Echoes of Emptiness: An Intimate Evening with Dorje Lopön Chandra Easton

Yoga Nest Venice

What happens when sound meets silence — when a chant rises and falls and leaves something luminous in its wake?

Join Chandra Easton for an intimate evening of devotional practice drawing from Buddhist and Hindu Tantric traditions. Chandra is a Buddhist teacher, author, and devotional chantress holding the title Dorje Lopön (Vajra Teacher) of Tara Mandala, and co-founder of the<a href="http://www.21tarascollective.org/" title="http://www.21tarascollective.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> 21 Taras Collective</a>. She is known for weaving chanting, meditation, and storytelling into embodied, accessible pathways into presence — emphasizing direct spiritual experience over conceptual understanding.The theme of the evening is echoes of emptiness — an exploration of the empty yet luminously appearing nature of sound, thought, and all phenomena, drawn from the heart of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhist philosophy. Far from being abstract or dry, emptiness here is something you feel: in the resonance between voices, in the space after a mantra, in the stillness that holds everything.Guest Musician Saheb Singh: Saheb Singh is a dynamic tabla player whose work bridges tradition and innovation. He began playing at age 8 and performed publicly by 9, showing an early sensitivity to rhythm and musical dialogue. Rooted in Indian percussion and open to global influences, Saheb approaches rhythm as communication, connection, and healing. His playing weaves intricate patterns that elevate the collective sound. He has collaborated with artists across cultures, creating a rhythmic foundation that connects performers and audiences alike. Across classical, devotional, fusion, and contemporary settings, his artistry reflects integrity, collaboration, and expressive storytelling through rhythm.

<h3>What the Evening Includes </h3>Call &amp; Response Kirtan — Chant traditional Sanskrit mantras together in the ancient practice of kirtan (melodic chanting) and japa (mantra repetition). These practices uplift the spirit, open the heart, and create a felt sense of inner peace that builds across the evening.Guided Meditation — Settle into the space where sound and silence meet. Rhythmic, repetitive chanting naturally guides the mind into deeper states of meditative absorption — accessible to complete beginners and longtime practitioners alike.Storytelling — Chandra weaves teaching stories throughout the evening, offering a doorway into the living wisdom behind the practices — not as doctrine, but as direct invitation.Community &amp; Connection — We sit in a circle, meditate, chant.  If the spirit moves you, dancing is welcome. The power of communal practice to dissolve the sense of separation is one of the oldest medicines we have.No experience needed. This is a participatory evening, not a performance. You're welcome to sing, listen, rest, or move as the practice unfolds. What matters is that you show up.

<h3>Fees</h3>Your fees help make this evening possible — covering venue rental, admin costs, snacks, tea, and donations to our musicians. We’re so grateful for your support in keeping the arts alive!Please choose the fee level that is suitable for your situation.<ul><li>$55 Standard</li><li>$99 Abundant Supporter</li><li>$33 Community</li></ul>Standard: Covers the full program and compensation for musicians, staff, and venue.Abundant Supporter: For those with financial abundance who can enable us to support community attendance at this event and sustain this work.Community: A reduced rate for those who need financial ease while still committing fully to the event container.This is a NOTAFLOF (No one turned away for lack of funds) event - please let us know if you would like to volunteer or request a reduced rate, please call/txt (408) 593-581 Utkarsh, pls fill in your contact.

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