NEXT KIRTANS IN 2008: Saturday May 24, 7:00 - 8:30 PM; Saturday June 21, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Chanting is one of the major elements in what is called "bhakti yoga," or the yoga of the heart. Gatherings dedicated to chanting are called "kirtans" in the original Sanskrit. Chanting is wonderful for awakening the love, devotion, and concentration of the heart and mind that is needed for deep inner experience. Monthly kirtans take place in the Lansing Area. Dates and times vary. Most of the chants are short, very simple, and in English, we also do a few a few traditional Indian chants. Two periods of meditation are included. The kirtans are free and they are quite informal, that is, you can come and go whenever you want. There are chairs provided but you are welcome to bring a cushion or bench and sit on the floor.
Finally, here's a link for some excellent additional information on Kirtan: http://www.anandasacramento.org/Music/kirtans.htm It's posted by the Ananda Center in Sacramento, California.
