The Listening Circle - Poetry • Storytelling • Song • Silence
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Summer 2026 Themes - Lost & Found, Loss, Recovery, Healing, Transitions, Love & Acceptance.
https://banyen.com/events/5554620260618
The Listening Circle, founded in 2023, is an intentional gathering of local and international artists devoted to deep listening through poetry, story telling, song, acoustic music and silence. After more than 45 successful circles over the last three years, holding space for a multitude of diverse voices, Summer 2026 is guided by the overarching themes of lost and found, loss, recovery, healing, transitions, transience of all things, love and acceptance.
Each gathering is held as a safe sacred container, with an understanding of what it feels like to heal in the relational field. This is a conscious practice space rooted in listening without interpretation or projection.
TLC Codes & Agreements
To ensure the integrity and sanctity of the container and community, the following codes are the pillars of the Listening Circle:
1. No discriminatory, hateful or harmful speech towards a specific person, gender, gender identity, group or organization.
2. No abusive, profane or swear language.
3. We listen without unsolicited advice, instruction or feedback during or after a sharing.
4. This is a listening space for the voice of the soul, and not a forum for political debate, teaching or belief-sharing.
5. Photography and brief video recordings may take place to document the Listening Circle and its living essence for its social media and website. By attending, participants acknowledge that selected media may be used by The Listening Circle for archival and promotional purposes.
Additional Note: To honor the integrity of the space, facilitator accountability includes to gently uphold these codes and principles and intervening when needed.
Sign up starts at 4:30 pm and readings/ performances at 5:00 to 6:30pm. Spots are limited. Pre registration is required.
The Listening Circle - Summer 2026 Dates
June 18, 2026 I 5:00-6:30PM
July 2, 2026 I 5:00-6:30PM
July 16, 2026 I 5:00-6:30PM
July 30, 2026 I 5:00-6:30PM
Aug 13, 2026 I 5:00-6:30PM
Participants speak:
"What Syra is creating through The Listening Circle feels rare and deeply helpful to me. This space has helped me reconnect with my true nature and remember what I am here on the planet for. I leave feeling more inspired and connected to myself."~ Hildegard
"The Listening Circle is a beautiful, powerful and deeply healing space. Syra’s facilitation and poetry carry a quiet strength that creates real ripple effects. I felt welcomed, and genuinely moved by the care and the heART that is woven into the circle. Thank you!"~ Nita B
"My experience with the Listening Circle has been quite an expansive process. Syra as a facilitator is just amazing with her sense of being while holding space for the group. She made it such a safe environment for me to explore and access parts of me that I didn’t think I could. My performance have become better and this experience of beauty and grace, I will take with me in my growth journey." ~ Valery D
"The Listening Circle by Banyen Books led by Syra had been absolutely life changing. The space is incredibly welcoming, unconditionally accepting and utterly up-lifting. It has been a privilege to attend and participate in the circle and meet all the wonderful humans who have attended. I have grown immensely as a person and as an artist." ~ Stefania R
Syra Ra. Khan is the founder and facilitator of The Listening Circle. Her path has shaped her into a devoted space-holder and a ceremony artist weaving Qigong movement, poetry, songs and ancient Taoist meditations. She bridges the spirit world, ancient ancestors and people together creating sacred healing spaces that honor truth, sovereignty, clarity and authenticity. Her poetry and guided meditations are available on the free meditation app Insight Timer.
https://banyen.com/events/5554620260618
The Listening Circle, founded in 2023, is an intentional gathering of local and international artists devoted to deep listening through poetry, story telling, song, acoustic music and silence. After more than 45 successful circles over the last three years, holding space for a multitude of diverse voices, Summer 2026 is guided by the overarching themes of lost and found, loss, recovery, healing, transitions, transience of all things, love and acceptance.
Each gathering is held as a safe sacred container, with an understanding of what it feels like to heal in the relational field. This is a conscious practice space rooted in listening without interpretation or projection.
TLC Codes & Agreements
To ensure the integrity and sanctity of the container and community, the following codes are the pillars of the Listening Circle:
1. No discriminatory, hateful or harmful speech towards a specific person, gender, gender identity, group or organization.
2. No abusive, profane or swear language.
3. We listen without unsolicited advice, instruction or feedback during or after a sharing.
4. This is a listening space for the voice of the soul, and not a forum for political debate, teaching or belief-sharing.
5. Photography and brief video recordings may take place to document the Listening Circle and its living essence for its social media and website. By attending, participants acknowledge that selected media may be used by The Listening Circle for archival and promotional purposes.
Additional Note: To honor the integrity of the space, facilitator accountability includes to gently uphold these codes and principles and intervening when needed.
Sign up starts at 4:30 pm and readings/ performances at 5:00 to 6:30pm. Spots are limited. Pre registration is required.
The Listening Circle - Summer 2026 Dates
June 18, 2026 I 5:00-6:30PM
July 2, 2026 I 5:00-6:30PM
July 16, 2026 I 5:00-6:30PM
July 30, 2026 I 5:00-6:30PM
Aug 13, 2026 I 5:00-6:30PM
Participants speak:
"What Syra is creating through The Listening Circle feels rare and deeply helpful to me. This space has helped me reconnect with my true nature and remember what I am here on the planet for. I leave feeling more inspired and connected to myself."~ Hildegard
"The Listening Circle is a beautiful, powerful and deeply healing space. Syra’s facilitation and poetry carry a quiet strength that creates real ripple effects. I felt welcomed, and genuinely moved by the care and the heART that is woven into the circle. Thank you!"~ Nita B
"My experience with the Listening Circle has been quite an expansive process. Syra as a facilitator is just amazing with her sense of being while holding space for the group. She made it such a safe environment for me to explore and access parts of me that I didn’t think I could. My performance have become better and this experience of beauty and grace, I will take with me in my growth journey." ~ Valery D
"The Listening Circle by Banyen Books led by Syra had been absolutely life changing. The space is incredibly welcoming, unconditionally accepting and utterly up-lifting. It has been a privilege to attend and participate in the circle and meet all the wonderful humans who have attended. I have grown immensely as a person and as an artist." ~ Stefania R
Syra Ra. Khan is the founder and facilitator of The Listening Circle. Her path has shaped her into a devoted space-holder and a ceremony artist weaving Qigong movement, poetry, songs and ancient Taoist meditations. She bridges the spirit world, ancient ancestors and people together creating sacred healing spaces that honor truth, sovereignty, clarity and authenticity. Her poetry and guided meditations are available on the free meditation app Insight Timer.
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Banyen Books & Sound, 3608 West 4th Avenue ,Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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