Sacred Song Kirtan Gathering with The Sacred Center Musicians

Sacred Song Kirtan Gathering with The Sacred Center Musicians

Curious about the benefits of chanting? We invite open hearted, open minded, fun loving folks to come chant Sanskrit mantras with us!

By The Sacred Center

Date and time

Friday, July 12 · 6 - 8pm EDT

Location

CFP ARTS, WELLNESS, AND COMMUNITY CENTER

933 Anthony Road Portsmouth, RI 02871

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About this event

  • 2 hours

Are you interested in experiencing some ancient, simple, powerful Sanskrit mantras? Do you enjoy singing with others? Do you want to explore the comprehensive benefits of chanting? Do you need time and space to rest/heal/restore/explore/be in community? Through toning and chanting these time tested sonic vibrational sounds along with our collective energy of joy and loving kindness, we will "follow the OM" all the way home to our inner Sacred Center where there is true peace. We will lead some songs from Kirtan artists Krishna Das, Girish, Sam Garrett, Mollie Mendez and others as well as a few originals.

Suggested donation $10-$20, but all are welcome regardless of ability to pay.

Tea, Back jacks, bolsters, chairs will be available for you to choose from. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat, blanket, whatever makes you cozy. Come ready to sing and connect.

Doors open at 6:00 for tea and conversation, singing starts at 6:30 and we finish around 8 PM. If you would like to bring a refreshment to share, feel free to do so.

Last minute drop-ins are welcomed as well. There is always room for one more!

Q uestions? text Rev Shelley @ 860-965-9995

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to bring?

Not a thing, however many folks like to bring their own yoga mat and blanket to feel cozy. There will be a refreshment table so if you are so inclided, feel free to bring a contribution.

Do I need to register ahead of time?

No you do not. We encourage folks to register so we know how many to plan for but drop-ins are most welcomed. There will be a donation box on the sign in table for contributions.

Do I need to be a good singer?

Absolutely not! This is not like choir practice. This is a community sing-along. You can think of this as "yoga of the voice" where everyone engages at the level they are comfortable with. You can come and sing your heart out or come and just chill and listen.

How can I learn a little about chanting before I come?

Krishna Das is a great Kirtan artist, just look him up on Youtube or iTunes and you will get the idea. You can google "benefits of chanting" and you might be surprised at all the data on its positive effects!

Organized by

The Sacred Center

 Welcome to The Sacred Center

We are an inclusive, life affirming, interfaith, online and local community on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island devoted to helping people find their sacred center within. Our goal is to offer programming that is deeply nurturing for people of all ages, all genders, all abilities and from every spiritual orientation.

Indoor classes are held year round at the state of the art Common Fence Point Community Center in Portsmouth. Outdoor classes are held all Summer long on Third Beach and the Norman Bird Sanctuary, both in Middletown, RI.

We offer live streamed yoga classes, yoga on demand via our YouTube channel, spirituality book groups, as well as spiritual counseling and commUNITY prayer walks and gatherings. Wherever and however you connect with us, you will be welcomed into an atmosphere and experience of kindness, love, compassion and acceptance. We hope to offer you encouragement on your journey.

~Rev Shelley Dungan, Director of The Sacred Center

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