Guardians of the Sacred Chanting Circle
This chanting circle, inspired by the Buddha’s teachings, combines sacred chants, protective mantras, and meditative prayers to uplift and protect our spirits and as an offering to uplift our world.
Series Description
Hatreds never cease through hatred in this world; through love (non-hatred) alone they cease. This is an eternal law (truth).
– The Buddha, from the Dhammapada, Translation by Narada Thera
Inspired by the Buddha, who taught his disciples protection chants to be used, in particular, in times of peril, strife, and difficulty, we offer this practice.
This offering will take place every weekday. You are invited to drop-in as you are able. During these sessions, we alternate between traditional chants, mantras, and a shortened 30-minute version of the Kuan Yin Compassion Ceremony.
Offering Facilitator(s)
This series of offerings will be facilitated by Kittisaro and Thanissara, Sacred Mountain Sangha co-founders.
Kittisaro (he/him) is a Princeton graduate and Rhodes Scholar who ordained with Ajahn Chah in Thailand in 1976. A monk for 15 years, he helped establish Chithurst Monastery and Devon Vihara, taught extensively, and served as a prison chaplain. After disrobing in 1991, he co-founded Dharmagiri Sacred Mountain Retreat and supported HIV/AIDS projects in South Africa. With 35 years of study in Chan and Pure Land, he co-authored Listening to the Heart with Thanissara.
Thanissara (she/her) is Anglo-Irish from London. She is a Dharma teacher, author, poet, and activist. She trained for 12 years as a monastic in the Thai Forest School of Ajahn Chah and has taught retreats internationally for 30 years. She co-founded Dharmagiri Sacred Mountain Retreat Center in South Africa and currently lives in California.
*In addition to Kittisaro and Thanissara sangha members will sometimes hold this space.
Key Information
Meets on weekdays for 2 weeks beginning on Monday, January 13th from 7:00-7:30 a.m. PST (UTC-8).
All offering dates include: January 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, & 24th.
This is a drop in offering. Registration for this event will remain open.
This offering is shared on a suggested donation scale of $1-$15 per drop-in session. No one will be turned away due to financial need.
This offering is practice based and will not be recorded.