Opening the Heart with Bhakti Yoga: Kirtan + A Wisdom Talk with a Monk

Opening the Heart with Bhakti Yoga: Kirtan + A Wisdom Talk with a Monk

Join us for a journey into heart-centered bliss and divine conscious exploration at OmCulture at 2210 Pacific St in Seattle, WA on Aug 3 2024 from 6:30-9:30pm.

Immerse yourself in the ecstatic and immersive soul medicine of Kirtan - a timeless practice coming from the East, of collective improv mantra chanting, drumming, song and dance. Open your heart, sing like no one's listening, dance from the soul, and let in the sacred vibrations of transcendental sound enter your ears and come into your heart, letting it overflow in transcendental, prayerful song in a celebration of Spirit.

Then immerse yourself in the captivating presence of Swami Bhaktivedanta Vana Maharaja, an author, speaker, master teacher, monk since childhood, and worldwide Guru who has been traveling with world for the past 27+ years. He has traveled to many communities of bhakti yogis and yoginis around the world- particularly in Brazil and across Central and South America, Europe, Russia, China and India. He possesses an electric energy that keeps him full of fervor as he travels from city to city every 1-7 days, singing kirtan and speaking for hours each day, sharing the wisdom teachings of Krishna Bhakti-Yoga to all souls with a desire to listen. He known for his sweetness, humility, endearing humor, deep wisdom, scholarly expertise on Vedic philosophy, and for emitting pure love and compassion for all living beings.

Srila BV Vana Maharaja's wisdom talks are stream of consciousness explorations of ancient Indian wisdom as evidenced by ancient mystic scriptures of India like the Bhagavad Gita, Puranas and Upanishads. They transmit powerful, potent knowledge and realization into the heart of the listener through "sabda brahma", transcendental sound. These lectures will help unlock deeper parts of your true nature and provide a mirror that allows you to move through any and all blockages or obstacles to true Divine Love. Unlock the secrets to a deeply fulfilling and purposeful life by that will give insight to your life in a simple yet profound way. Common topics from Srila Vana Maharaja's teachings include self-realization, transcendence, karma, reincarnation, and our relationship to the Divine and others.

The night will conclude with vegan & vegetarian refreshments, and community connection in sangha where you can connect with like-minded individuals in a welcoming spiritual community.

Whether you are a seeker, yogi, dancer, consciousness explorer, soul journeyer, wanderer, spiritualist or scholar, this event will give you an immersive experience of love, light and divine awakening. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your heart, your inner self, and embrace the divine with the practice of bhakti yoga and kirtan!

Mark your calendar and come and be a part of this once in a lifetime, unforgettable event with Srila Vana Maharaja.

You can get a taste for what the kirtan will be like by listening here:

This event is free to register, and pay what you can at the door. Donations are an help with community support towards costs to rent the space and prepare food. We appreciate donations of any amount and the suggestion is $10-20, but no amount should be a barrier. Payments at the door are accepted via cash, Venmo, Zelle, Paypal, and credit/debit card.

There are also unlimited service opportunities and ways to get involved! Please inquire directly at (206)557-2864.

On Srila Vana Maharaja:

Born in West Bengal, India, Srila Vana Maharaja grew up in a family that was deeply steeped in the practice of Vaisnavism, a particular line of Hinduism. At age 23, after graduating from the University of Calcutta, he joined the Devananda Gaudiya Math temple and dedicated the next 19 years to study and service there as a brahmachari (student monk) to his Guru. In 2000, he took sannyas (full renunciation into monkhood) and began traveling the world to give what he learned. For the last 23 years he has traveled from place to place, spreading the beautiful spiritual teachings of bhakti yoga to many communities, speaking everywhere from yoga studios and cultural centers, to ashrams and temples, to universities and government embassies in all corners of the globe.

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