What we’re about
All of us share an interest in sacred chant known as "kirtan," a devotional practice of singing, drumming, and participating in group energy for the purpose of elevating the spirit, building community, and realizing interconnectedness. The practice originated in India millennia ago, but has been popularized in the West by singers such as Krishna Das, Jai Uttal, Wah!, Dave Stringer, Deva Premal, Bhagavan Das, David Newman (Durga Das), etc. This list will be a place to share information about local kirtan events and other sacred/vibrational singing, music, and/or drumming in the Metro DC area.
Upcoming events
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House Kirtan Concert in Silver Spring MD
9516 Pin Oak Dr, Silver Spring, MD, USNamaste and Blessings!
We welcome you to join us for a House Kirtan Concert on Sunday, Dec 28 in Silver Spring MD (address below) ***4:00 - 6:00 pm. (***mask optional)
We chant the Hanuman Chalisa at 4 pm – after which there is a break and regular chanting begins at 4:30 pm
~~Doors open at 3:45 pm - come early to get settled ~~
Please note: This kirtan will be live-streamed using Facebook Live on this page:
Bhakti Chant Kirtan (from 4 to 6 pm)
So about kirtan in Silver Spring - this is a private residence - open to the public - all are welcome - bring a friend, the family, the kids, the parents, the spouse - comfortable setting.
If you want to sit on the floor, it might be wise to bring something to sit on - Zafu or pillow or the like.
This is chanting with meditation - we chant in Sanskrit and English, mantras and bhajans, honoring the many aspects of the Divine.
Feel free to bring a percussion instrument, if you are moved to do so. (This will be percussion by committee!)
Donation: Suggested $10-20 (no one turned away)
On Paypal: paypal.me/RufusJuskus
On Venmo: Rufus-Juskus
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Snacks afterwards!
Many thanks -- peace and blessings to all!
-Rufus Juskus
Address:
9516 Pin Oak Drive
Silver Spring MD 20910
The event page for this event on Facebook is here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/14RJgZD5ZB6/3 attendees
Finding Your Voice & Vibration Workshop
Bhakti Spirit, 10921 Lincoln Avenue, Hagerstown, MD, USThis is my most beloved and requested workshop—one that has changed my life and the lives of many participants! Through Sanskrit, I have found my own unique voice, with my singing and devotional practice flourishing in ways I never imagined. Inspired by a similar class from my teacher Pierre Couvillion, I witnessed transformation overnight, and again and again, I’ve heard this same awakening from those who join this workshop.
One story that is especially close to my heart involves a 17-year-old with severe autism. For a year, we chanted together, and while he mimicked my voice, he never used his own. Everything changed when I introduced him to the Sanskrit alphabet. For the first time, a booming, authentic voice emerged! The rest of our chanting that day and many meetings together, his booming voice emerged as we chanted.
Stories like his, and many others, are testaments to the deep impact of Sanskrit and mantra, and I will share them with you during our time together. There is something truly remarkable about the vibrations of this ancient language—something that can unlock voices, connection, and healing.
You don’t need any prior experience with Sanskrit or chanting to attend—just bring your open heart and mind! In this workshop, you will:
-Begin to explore the transformative power of mantra and vibration.
-Learn how to access and create authentic sound vibrations from deep within yourself.
-Chant the Sanskrit alphabet, experiencing the five different mouth positions that shape these powerful sounds. (Many participants return again and again—I've taken this workshop at least 10 times myself!)
-Discover ways to find and confidently use your true voice.
-Discuss how mantra can enrich your personal practice and everyday life.
-Learn about the Matricas and their application in sound healing, as taught by Swami Gurusharanananda.
Sign Up HERE
$45 sign up online
Additional Details: Yoga teachers can earn 2.5 Yoga Alliance CEUs.
Come join us for a transformative experience, and discover the profound connection that Sanskrit and mantra can bring to your life!3 attendees
Past events
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