CHRISTMAS CHANTING SATSANG LUNCH – SUNDAY, 21 DECEMBER, from 12.30pm

Dear Lovers of Truth,

We welcome you for a special Christmas Gathering on Sunday, 21 December, from 12.30pm.

We will celebrate this special month by coming together and share in meditation, singing and sharing lunch together (please bring a plate of yummies to share).

This will be our Christmas Chanting Gathering which means that we'll have our usual Chanting Satsang and have lunch together. We will start by having lunch which means you can come any time and you'll be on time :-)

from 12.30pm - Lunch
later (around 2.30pm) - Chanting

Remember, this is Deva's definition of Chanting Satsang:
'Satsang, translated from Sanskrit means “Meeting (Sangha) in truth (Sat)” and it can be enjoyed in so many ways. We have found that a one hour silent meditation which includes music and chanting is a blissful door into our own inner sanctuary. The music and chanting help to deepen the silence, no effort is needed, and Satsang happens by itself.'

Do not worry if you think you cannot sing - you're welcome to enjoy the music by listening, if you prefer!

So for this time please bring your cushion and a plate of yummies.

Please confirm your attendance by phone on 9982 2893 or 0405 701 707 and email me if you need any more information: info@reachforthesky.com.au

Namaste, TARA (Nathalie) and Chris

Chanting Satsang, Sunday, 12 October 2008 - 5pm (please arrive 4.45pm)

We would like to offer Chanting Satsang again at our home on SUNDAY, 12 October, 5pm. For those of you who I've previously said it's going to be next Sunday I've decided against it because if the long weekend and many people being away.

Please come at 4.45pm so we start on time with meditation. If for whatever reason you cannot make it for 5pm please do let us know by calling beforehand.
Please note that this time it's on a SUNDAY and the time is back at 5pm, instead of 4pm. Do let us know if you're coming or not or if you change your mind on the day.

Please bring a cushion to sit on and musical instruments, we'll provide everything else.

Please be advised that the chanting session is on Dana base (Dana is a sanskrit word meaning 'generosity' or 'giving') which means you are welcome to donate whatever amount you feel right. Your donation is simply an energy exchange and we'll use it for flowers, candles, tea, biscuits etc.

Please feel free to share this blog with any other interested people :-)

Namaste, Tara & Chris

Chanting Satsang, Sunday, 31 August 2008 - 5pm (please arrive 4.45pm)

We would like to offer Chanting Satsang again at our home on SUNDAY, 31 August, 5pm.

Please come at 4.45pm so we start on time with meditation.
Please note that this time it's on a SUNDAY and the time is back at 5pm, instead of 4pm. Do let us know if you're coming or not or if you change your mind on the day.

Please bring a cushion to sit on and musical instruments, we'll provide everything else.

Please be advised that the chanting session is on Dana base (Dana is a sanskrit word meaning 'generosity' or 'giving') which means you are welcome to donate whatever amount you feel right. Your donation is simply an energy exchange and we'll use it for flowers, candles, tea, biscuits etc.

Please feel free to share this blog with any other interested people :-)

Namaste, Tara & Chris

Chanting Mailing List

I recently 'lost' my chanting mailing list and re-created it from a previous mail that I've sent out. In case you do not receive those invitations and would like to invite them do let me know by sending me an email: info@reachforthesky.com.au with 'please add me to the chanting email' in the subject line.
In case you've forwarded those emails to your friend please do so again as they might have disappeared from my list for some reason...

If you no longer wish to receive those emails please do also send me an email with 'unsubscribe chanting email' in the subject line. It's my intent to keep you free of unwanted email messages we will however include you in the chanting vibe :-)

All love, Tara

PS. If you are a new chanter and you are looking for the address: we are in Dee Why, Sydney's Northern Beaches. Click here for a map. For more details please send me an email: info@reachforthesky.com.au

Chanting Satsang, Sunday, 10 August 2008

We would like to offer Chanting Satsang again at our home on SUNDAY, 10 August, 4pm.

Please come at 3.45pm so we start on time with meditation.
Please note that this time it's on a SUNDAY and the time is 4pm, instead of 5pm. Do let us know if you're coming or not or if you change your mind on the day.

Please bring a cushion to sit on and musical instruments, we'll provide everything else.

Please be advised that the chanting session is on Dana base (Dana is a sanskrit word meaning 'generosity' or 'giving') which means you are welcome to donate whatever amount you feel right. Your donation is simply an energy exchange and we'll use it for flowers, candles, tea, biscuits etc.

Please feel free to share this blog with any other interested people :-)

Namaste, Tara & Chris

Chanting Satsang Sunday 6 July, 4pm

We would like to offer Chanting Satsang again at our home on SUNDAY, 6 July, 4pm. Please come at 3.45pm so we start on time.
Please note that this time it's on a SUNDAY and the time is 4pm, instead of 5pm.

Please let us know if you're coming or not.
We appreciate you being on time so we can all start together with meditation.

Please bring a cushion to sit on and musical instruments, we'll provide everything else.

Please be advised that the chanting session is on Dana base (Dana is a sanskrit word meaning 'generosity' or 'giving') which means you are welcome to donate whatever amount you feel right. Your donation is simply an energy exchange and we'll use it for flowers, candles, tea, biscuits etc.

Please feel free to share this blog with any other interested people :-)

Namaste, Tara & Chris

Chanting Satsang, Sunday, 1 June, 4pm

As you might have read in an earlier blog we've got Jarek offering Chanting in Sydney this coming weekend.

We would like to offer Chanting Satsang again at our home on SUNDAY, 1 June, 4pm.
Please note that this time it's on a SUNDAY and the time is 4pm, instead of 5pm.

Please let us know if you're coming or not.
We appreciate you being on time so we can all start together with meditation.

Please bring a cushion to sit on and musical instruments, we'll provide everything else.

Please be advised that the chanting session is on Dana base (Dana is a sanskrit word meaning 'generosity' or 'giving') which means you are welcome to donate whatever amount you feel right. Your donation is simply an energy exchange and we'll use it for flowers, candles, tea, biscuits etc.

Please feel free to share this blog with any other interested people :-)

Namaste, Tara & Chris

Sacred Earth Concert

It was a beautiful concert last Saturday in Glebe. Here is a picture from Prem and Jethro:


Thank you so much,
All Love, Tara

Sacred Earth in Concert tomorrow, Saturday, 3 May 2008

Dear Chanting Friends,

I'd like to share the upcoming concert of Sacred Earth with you as we truly love their music:

3 May 2008 Sydney Concert

The Church Cafe - 37 St Johns Rd (cnr Colbourne Ave), Glebe, Sydney

for tickets and info www.chrishooper.com.au

See you there :-)
Tara & Chris

Chanting Satsang with Jarek Czechowicz

Dear Chanting Friends,

I recently received a phone call from Jarek, a musician from Melbourne (?), who was looking for a venue for his Chanting Satsang. Here are the details of his upcoming Chanting Satsang in Sydney and Byron Bay.

chanting satsang in sydney and byron bay
jarek czechowicz—modern chanting meditations

please see the attached poster or an online copy of the poster or the text below...

SYDNEY
Sat 24 May, 7:30pm-9:30pm, Upper Hall, Friend’s House, 119 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills

Sun 25 May, 7:30pm-9:30pm, The Chapel, Chapel Hill Retreat, 36 Berambing Crescent, Berambing

BYRON BAY
Tue 27 May, 7:30-9:30pm, Sangsurya Retreat, 95 Old Bangalow Rd, Byron Bay (car pool please)

All programs $25 cash at the door, BYO cushion or blanket

enquiries: 0411 639 081 web: www.jarekc.com
hear mp3 samples at www.jarekc.com/wpblog

Comments from participants:
...a beautiful evening and an unforgettable experience…the energy in the room was awesome...quite extraordinary…an incredible evening…a great experience...I felt transformed to a much more peaceful state…absolutely beautiful…very uplifting...an enlightening experience...blissful music…a wonderful feeling...a place of primal peace and love…my friends and I had a wonderful time…the next event can’t come quick enough…

Coke or Water?

I know some of you are very interested in nutrition and health. I've recently receive an email from a friend with some interesting facts on drinking water or coke.
Are you interested? Click here to read the whole article.
ATTENTION! You might never want to drink Coke after reading this article :-)

Chanting Satsang: This Saturday, 26 April, 5pm

Come and chant with us:
This Saturday, 26 April, 5pm (come around 4.44pm)
Please bring a cushion to sit on and musical instruments if you have them.

Please be advised that the chanting session is on Dana base (Dana is a sanskrit word meaning 'generosity' or 'giving') which means you are welcome to donate whatever amount you feel right. Your donation is simply an energy exchange and we'll use it for flowers, candles, tea, biscuits etc.

Read more about Dana in the article below.

Namaste, Tara (Nathalie)

Who is this 'Dana' person?

I've been asked: "What is Dana?" and so I remember a friend of mine offering regular meditation practice in his house. He always had a box on the table labeled 'Dana' with a slot where people put their donation for the night. One day a newcomer said: "I'd like to know who this 'Dana' person is before I give any of my money."
So if you've been wondering who this 'Dana' person is....

Wikipedia defines Dana as:

Dāna (Sanskrit: दान dāna) is a Sanskrit and Pali term meaning "generosity" or "giving". In Buddhism, it also refers to the practice of cultivating generosity. Ultimately, the practice culminates in one of the Perfections (paramitas): the Perfection of Giving (dana-paramita). This can be characterized by unattached and unconditional generosity, giving and letting go.

Giving leads to being reborn in happy states and material wealth. Alternatively, lack of giving leads to unhappy states and poverty.

The exquisite paradox in Buddhism is that the more we give - and the more we give without seeking something in return - the wealthier (in the broadest sense of the word) we will become. By giving we destroy those acquisitive impulses that ultimately lead to further suffering.

The Chanting Satsang we offer is about being together in the 'Buddha field' as Deva says. It is not about making money or receiving something in return. We love you to come and sing with us. The Dana you give is used to make those gatherings what they are - a meeting in Truth, chanting and sharing a cup of tea and some biscuits. All Dana is used for is for the 'ingredients of this meeting' :-)

NEXT CHANTING SATSANG: Saturday, 26 April, 5pm

Dear Lovers of Truth,

We had a beautiful gathering on Easter Sunday with a lunch on the sunny balcony. It was beautiful to see known (rather than old) and new faces joining us - welcome!

Our next Chanting Satsang will be on Saturday, 26 April, 5pm. Please arrive around 4.45pm.
Please bring your musical instruments and a cushion as we will be sitting on the floor!

Please be advised that the chanting session is on Dana base (Dana is a sanskrit word meaning 'generosity' or 'giving') which means you are welcome to donate whatever amount you feel right. Your donation is simply an energy exchange and we'll use it for flowers, candles, tea, biscuits etc.

You're welcome to share this invitation with your friends and other lovers of truth or chanting. Please pass the blog address on.

Please let us know if you're coming so we can prepare the space accordingly. You can email me on info@reachforthesky.com.au

Namaste, Tara (Nathalie)

Deva Premal and Miten - Community

Dear Lovers of the music of Deva Premal and Miten,

I've created a community on Ning (upon request from Deva and Miten) for everyone who likes to join. This is a great way to stay connected to the community of link-minded people, to share Chanting, Satsang or related events with your community. No matter where you live - this is your way to open up opportunities to join in the 'Buddha field' as Deva says.

Please visit: http://devapremalmiten.ning.com/ and join - it's easy, just add your name and a photo and then start using the network. Feel free to join any of the groups or even start your own group, for example in your area.

Feel free to spread the word - everyone is welcome!

All Love, Taralina xox

EASTER SUNDAY CHANTING

Dear Lovers of Truth,

We welcome you for a special Easter Sunday Gathering on Sunday, 23 March, 11 am (please arrive around 10.45am).

We will celebrate this Easter by coming together and share in meditation, singing and sharing a meal together afterwards (please bring a plate of yummies to share).

Do not worry if you think you cannot sing - you're welcome to enjoy the music by listening, if you prefer!

So for this time please bring your cushion and a plate of yummies.

Please confirm your attendance by phone on 9982 2893 or 0405 701 707 and email me if you need any more information: info@reachforthesky.com.au

Namaste, TARA (Nathalie)

WELCOME BACK IN 2008

It's been a while... and we're still chanting.
A couple of weeks ago we had the pleasure to re-connect with Deva & Miten on their concert in Sydney - what a beautiful occasion and the athmosphere in the auditorium was beautiful!

Have a look at their photo blog for pictures of the Sydney Concert!