{"id":14728,"date":"2025-11-29T08:44:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T13:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/?post_type=ctc_event&#038;p=14728"},"modified":"2026-02-04T16:50:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T21:50:55","slug":"buddhist-kirtan-night-mantra-rhythm-sacred-silence-2","status":"publish","type":"ctc_event","link":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/events\/buddhist-kirtan-night-mantra-rhythm-sacred-silence-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Buddhist Kirtan Night: Mantra, Rhythm &amp; Sacred Silence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As summer light grows, let the rising and falling vibrations of mantra guide you into stillness, joy, and renewed presence.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Buddhist-style-Kirtan-in-CT-355x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14726\" style=\"width:96px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Buddhist-style-Kirtan-in-CT-355x1024.png 355w, https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Buddhist-style-Kirtan-in-CT-104x300.png 104w, https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Buddhist-style-Kirtan-in-CT.png 437w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Join us for an evening of <strong>Buddhist-style Kirtan<\/strong>, with Anjali Sound Circle &#8211; a unique and immersive experience of mantra, rhythm, and stillness designed to open the heart and calm the mind. This two-hour session blends the joyful energy of chanting with the quiet potency of silent sitting, creating a dynamic, felt experience that nourishes the body, mind, and spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each chant begins subtly, gradually building momentum, then softening over a round or two. Between every two or three chants, we pause for <strong>five minutes of silent sitting<\/strong>, allowing the vibration and energy of the sound to settle deeply into the body. Participants often find these silent intervals to be the most transformative moments of the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mantras you will experience include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Om Mani Padme Hum<\/strong> (Compassion)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Om Muni Muni Shakyamuni<\/strong> (Wisdom)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Om Amitabhaya Buddhaya Dharmaya Sanghaya<\/strong> (Light, refuge, awakening)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Om Tare Tutture Ture Soha<\/strong> (Protection and liberation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Om Amrita Teje Hara Hum<\/strong> (Purification and transformative energy)<br>\u2026and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The evening features a variety of traditional kirtan instruments, creating a rich and accessible experience. <strong>All are welcomed. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comfort &amp; Space<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Zen-garden-at-Buddhist-Faith-Fellowship-547x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14729\" style=\"width:152px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Zen-garden-at-Buddhist-Faith-Fellowship-547x1024.jpg 547w, https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Zen-garden-at-Buddhist-Faith-Fellowship-160x300.jpg 160w, https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Zen-garden-at-Buddhist-Faith-Fellowship.jpg 566w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Please bring a pillow or blanket if you wish to lie on the floor. Yoga mats and chairs will also be available. The meditation hall overlooks the inspirational <em>Sh\u00f4y\u00f4an Teien Japanese Garden<\/em>, providing a serene and uplifting backdrop for your Kirtan experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Suggested Donation<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A $30 donation at the door (cash, check, Venmo, PayPal, or Donorbox)<\/strong> is gratefully appreciated. All proceeds support the Buddhist Faith Fellowship\u2019s operational costs and community outreach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Come share in the heart-opening power of mantra, vibration, and sacred silence.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As summer light grows, let the rising and falling vibrations of mantra guide you into stillness, joy, and renewed presence. Join us for an evening of Buddhist-style Kirtan, with Anjali Sound Circle &#8211; a unique and immersive experience of mantra, rhythm, and stillness designed to open the heart and calm the mind. 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