An Evening of Bhajans (Kirtan Chanting)

Join Scarritt Bennett Center on the Bennett Hall porch for an evening of Bhajans!

Sound Minister Caroline Sledge, a devotee of AMMA, joins Rhythm Bird (Chrissy Kirkwood) and friends to lead us in sacred, ancient chants from India for world compassion. Singing and chanting Kirtan or Bhajans is part of the devotional practice of Bhakti yoga, which has its origins in India. The goal of this practice is to bring the chanter into balance with their own highest state of being or vibration. Singing with intention merges the chanter with the ultimate supreme, unconditional, compassionate source of love.

This event will take place Monday, October 18, at 7:00pm on the porch in front of Bennett Hall, facing 19th Avenue South (campus map). Attendees are invited to bring their own food/drink for a picnic-style gathering (note: Scarritt Bennett Center is an alcohol-free venue). This event is free and open to the public.

Come chant, sing, and dance for compassion and love for the world!

EVENT DETAILS
Date/time: Monday, October 18, 7pm
Location: porch in front of Bennett Hall, facing 19th Avenue South (campus map)
Cost: free and open to the public
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Scarritt Bennett Center asks that all event attendees, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask while on campus.

About the Event Leaders

Caroline Sledge has been leading Bhajans and Cacao ceremonies internationally for nearly a decade. Sledge had the opportunity to meet and become a devotee (student) of Mātā Amritānandamayī Devī.

Chrissy Kirkwood—a.k.a. “Rhythm Bird”—is a student and teacher of rhythm and meditation circles in the Nashville community. Rhythm Bird has been performing Kirtan music with local Nashville artists and is a composer of her own original music. You can find her on Spotify as Rhythm Bird.

For more information, contact Rev. Dr. Donna Patterson at [email protected].