Kirtan Meditation & Plant-Based Potluck at Kenilworth Park (Beginner Friendly)

About this event

Come mellow out, meditate, make music and make friends at this fun and informal mantra meditation evening hosted by Peaceful Heart Kirtan. What it's all about: Kirtan is a call and response musical meditation from the yoga tradition, considered the most potent form of meditation in this day and age. Bathing in and singing these powerful transcendental sound vibrations cleanses the heart and the mind and brings peace to the soul. We open our meditation with a guided breathing practice and a resonant mantra circle that takes you deep into a meditative space. Then, sing along with ancient mantras in a call and response format. Come listen, soak up the vibes, sing along, and bring an instrument to jam along if you feel inspired! Beginners highly encouraged, all ages, voices and experiences welcome! Date & Time: Saturday, September 12th 6-8pm. Food from 6-6:30pm and chant starts at 6:30pm. Address: Kenilworth Park corner of SE 34th Ave and SE Holgate Blvd (look for the picnic tables) Parking: Look for street parking around the park. Public transport: Kenilworth Park is accessible from the 75 and 17 bus lines Accessibility: The venue is ADA accessible on the paved paths but some help might be needed closer to the picnic tables. Seating: Please bring pillows, blankets or chairs so that you are comfortable. Food: We’ll serve out dhal and rice with tea at the befinning of the evening. All our food is made and offered with love by our volunteer community. We’re serving dinner for our final summer chant because it’s a wonderful way to build community and because in the kirtan tradition sharing food that’s been offered with love (called prasadam) is a purifying, meditative activity. We cook plant-based, strictly vegetarian and usually vegan. We will always have vegan options. How to support: A $5-10 suggested donation helps us cover the costs of the food, as well as other ongoing costs, and is always deeply appreciated. If you’d like to pitch in with cooking, setup…