Kirtan Bern

Presence in the voice. Mantra chanting is a conscious practice of the interplay between silence, breath and sound. We explore inner and outer spaces of resonance and experience our own body as an instrument that calls us back into presence. We practice with the beginner‘s mind. No previous knowledge or spiritual beliefs are necessary. You don't even have to be able to sing.

  • Kirtan By The Fire

    Kirtan By The Fire

    We chant mantras by the fire in the open sky in the Steinhölzli forest in Bern. When it rains we meet indoors. Monthly on a Friday evening. Registration is not required.

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  • Mantra Choir Bern

    Mantra Choir Bern

    We meet monthly on a Thursday evening in Bern. We work with simple exercises for the body, breath, voice and rhythm and learn mantras in multiple harmonies.

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Next Events

Agenda
Mantra Choir Bern: Open Practice Session
Aug. 21
Mantra Choir Bern: Open Practice Session

The practice sessionl of the Mantra Choir Bern is open to all. Come along for a non-binding practice session and get an experience of our choir. Participation in the practice session is free of charge. Registration is not necessary.

Kirtan By The Fire
Aug. 22
Kirtan By The Fire

In dry weather, we sing mantras outside by the fire in the Steinhölzliwald forest in Bern. No previous knowledge or spiritual beliefs are necessary. You don't even have to be able to sing. Registration is not required. Guest musician: Bettina Klopfstein (percussion and vocals).

The Four Anchors of Chanting (Workshop)
Oct. 18
The Four Anchors of Chanting (Workshop)

What do we actually do when chanting mantras? This workshop gives an introduction to the basics of the practice. No previous knowledge is required. You do not need to be able to sing to practice with mantras.

Yoga and Mantra: Bodhicitta
Dec. 14
Yoga and Mantra: Bodhicitta

We do not practise yoga and mantras for our own benefit, but "for the benefit of all beings". What exactly does this mean and how can we strengthen our inner attitude with "bodhicitta" and align our outer actions with it? On this Sunday afternoon just before Christmas, we will experience the flow of bodhicitta in the combination of yoga asanas and mantras.