From a press release:
Friday night Bhakti in August & September
Rooted in the tradition of Kirtan, Friday night Bhakti is a weekly gathering around music, poetry and fellowship. Featuring local musicians and kirtan artists, this is a by-donation community event in downtown Asheville at Studio Zahiya. Bhakti as a yoga philosophy suggests that the expression of art is a profound spiritual practice that gives intimate voice to the human heart and directly connects us with our noblest aspirations and our sense of belonging in the universe. Kirtan is Bhakti in its musical form–addressing the most essential human need for Love through singing heart-moving songs as a collective spiritual practice. Friday Night Bhakti weaves sanskrit mantra with soulful hymns from diverse world spiritual traditions as well as popular music from the Beatles to Bob Dylan; a dash of poetry from our world mystics, Rumi to Whitman; and opportunities for group silence and co-creativity. Weekly opportunity for healing and celebrating and being together. www.facebook.com/fridaynightbhakti (directions at www.studiozahiya.com). 7:30-9pm
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