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Journey To Awaken has hosted or partnered
in bringing a variety of programs to the area over the years.  

 Journey To Awaken Kirtan and Music programs 
seek to work with a variety of venues 
with the finest musicians and musical talent.

Please check our site regularly to see what we are up to.


Here are some upcoming events along with images from previous programs.


 
 
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PREVIOUS LIVE IN PERSON KIRTANS   
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WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE 
WE ARE BACK PLAYING
 
LIVE KIRTAN 
THE 3RD SATURDAY EACH MONTH 
STARTING SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH, 2024 

6:30-8:00PM AT:
 
THE BEAUTIFUL
LIONS ROAR DHARMA CENTER
3240 B ST., 
SACRAMENTO, CA. 

DOORS OPEN AT 6:15

SUGGESTED DONATION $10.00
NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR 
LACK OF FUNDS

ALL ARE WELCOME

STAY TUNED 
FOR MORE DATES AND LOCATIONS
BEING ADDED
 

WISHING EVERYONE 
HEALTH AND WELL BEING  


 
 
 
 
 
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SATURDAY, JULY 20th, AUGUST 17 - 2019
7:00 - 8:30PM

LIONS ROAR DHARMA CENTER 
3240 B St.
Sacramento, CA. 95816


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 - 2019
7:00PM - 8:30PM
SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER
2201 Park Towne Circle
Sacramento, Ca 95825

PLEASE JOIN US      ALL ARE WELCOME
www.lionsroardharmacenter.org


 
 
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS 
  WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE WE ARE PLAYING MONTHLY AT THE BEAUTIFUL NEW 
BUDDHIST FACILITY FOR:

LIONS ROAR DHARMA CENTER
3240 B ST.
SACRAMENTO CA. 95816 

"A moment with the Beloved and the river changes course."

THIRD SATURDAY EACH MONTH 
SOME 2017 DATES:
JUNE 17,  JULY 15, AUGUST 19, SEPTEMBER 16 etc...
7 - 9:00PM

PLEASE CHECK YOUR CALENDARS
for the 3rd Saturday dates
AND JOIN US 
FOR AN INSPIRING, UPLIFTING AND FUN 
EVENING OF KIRTAN CHANTING 
AND SOULFUL MUSIC PROGRAMS

"There are more things in Heaven and Earth 
than are dreamt of in your philosophy."
                                                     William Shakespeare

ALL ARE WELCOME         NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

SUPPORTED ONLY THROUGH YOUR GENEROSITY
SUGGESTED DONATION IS $10.00

NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS

AUM AH HUNG
SERVING THE COMMUNITY
www.lionsroardharmacenter.org


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PAST EVENTS

 LIONS ROAR DHARMA CENTER  

 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

AND

HEALING ARTS FESTIVAL 

 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24,2016


PROGRAM 1

SPECIAL EVENING 

LIONS ROAR DHARMA CENTER

Saturday, September 17th

SPECIAL AND RARE 3rd SATURDAY PROGRAM

 SACRED HEALING SAND MANDALA

with JOURNEY TO AWAKEN KIRTAN EXPERIENCE


The MEDICINE BUDDHA MANDALA offers us a great way to attune ourselves to healing energy.... not just for ourselves but to all sentient beings and all parts of the world. Come send healing energy to anyone you feel may be in need of it. 

   

Join us for this very special and rare evening to experience, sing, chant and meditate in the presence of a Sacred Medicine Buddha Sand Mandala by Sera Jey Monks in true monastic form. It is rare in the west to have an opportunity to sit and experience a mandala in true temple style and practice healing dharma. This sacred and rare evening will be in Lions Roar Do Nga Dargey Temple and open to everyone. No experience in dharma or singing needed. 


MUSIC, CHANTING AND MEDITATION EVENING

I prostrate to Medicine Buddha,

Great Physician, King of Physicians, radiating lapis lazuli light.” 

7:00 - 9:00 PM 

3240 B ST. 

SACRAMENTO, CA. 95816

www.journeytoawaken.net

www.lionsroardharmacenter.org


 Tayata om Bhekandze Bhekandze Maha Bhekandze

Randza Samungate Soha

Experience ancient cosmic chants, Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Jewish.etc, played in traditional eastern Kirtan style music with Indian instruments. In the mix there will be a sprinkling of western contemporary, soul and gospel songs as well as blending these sounds with some of the ancient chants. This unique blending of eastern and western music styles with inspiring stories is sure to touch the heart and soul. We hope you will join us for a joy filled and uplifting program. No music or singing experience needed.

NO SINGING OR MUSIC EXPERIENCE NEEDED

ALL ARE WELCOME     BRING A DATE      INVITE FRIENDS

SHARE THIS EMAIL WITH OTHERS 


TASHI DELEK    NAMASTE     HARE KRISHNA     JAI GURU    SHALOAM     OM SHANTI


HIP HIP HOORAY      JOY AND BLESSINGS

NO CHARGE     SUPPORTED ONLY BY YOUR 

GENEROSITY OR DONATIONS


NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS 

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PROGRAM 2

Saturday, September 24th  

Journey To Awaken Kirtan Experience

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Healing Arts Festival

Scottish Rite Temple

6151 H St.
Sacramento, CA  95819


Festival Hours

Saturday, September 24th 10:00am - 6:00pm 
Sunday, September 25th 10:00am - 5:00pm

 


 
Meet the group. Sattva Guna Kirtan, the most talented group of musicians I have ever had the opportunity and joy to work with.
 
Click on images below for 
previous programs and former musicians

Ananda Sangha Sacramento
Ananda Sangha Sacramento
Terri and Ken
Prem and Michael
 

APRIL, MAY, JUNE, JULY - 2015 PROGRAMS


SAC YOGA CENTER

Sierra 2 Center

2791 24th Street #6

Sacramento, CA. 95818

.....

Saturday, April 18th Cancelled

 

Next and Last program for awhile at Sac Yoga

 Saturday, May 16th

7:00 – 9:00PM

COME SUPPORT OUR LAST PROGRAM 

AT SAC YOGA FOR AWHILE AS WE TAKE A BREAK 

TO PLAY OTHER VENUES

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SACRAMENTO INSIGHT MEDITATION

A Buddhist Vipassana Sangha

 Friends Meeting House

890 57th Street

Sacramento, CA. 95819

 

Main Event Program - Thursday, April 30th

7:00 – 8:30PM

 

Monthly Evening Chanting program  

Tuesday, May 12th

7:00 – 8:30PM

 

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ANANDA SANGHA

10450 Coloma Road

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Friday, June 5th

7:00 – 9:00PM

 

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HEALING ARTS FAIR

Saturday, July 11th

Stay tuned more information to come


 

MARCH PROGRAMS

SPECIAL GUEST EVENING WITH JOURNEY TO AWAKEN

East Meets West Musically

Saturday, March 21, 2015

7:00 – 9:00PM
 

Join us for a unique and special evening of inspiring music and meditation

as special musical guests Sean Mee and Jeff Viducich join Michael Halfhill

as the Sattvaguna Soul Band.

This fun, upbeat and  Unique program will present

ancient eastern mystical style Kirtan music with modern day western

contemporary songs and music with soul and gospel blends.

 

George Harrison, Blind Faith, Eric Clapton, The Beatles, Steely Dan…etc

Are some of the music styles presented and honored

through out the evening’s program along with traditional Kirtan style music. 

 Sacramento Yoga Center

Sierra 2 Center

2791 24th St. #6

Sacramento, Ca. 95818

 

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AN EVENING OF INSPIRING MUSIC AND MEDITATION

WITH JOURNEY TO AWAKEN AT

ANANDA SANGHA

Saturday, March 28, 2014

7:00 – 8:30PM

 

ANANDA TEMPLE

10450 Coloma Road,

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

(916) 361-0891

www.anandasacramento.org

All are welcome so invite your friends.

No previous music, singing or chanting experience necessary.

Events are no charge supported only through your generosity.

 

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SPECIAL PROGRAM - THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015

SACRAMENTO INSIGHT MEDITATION

Friends Meeting House

890 57th Street

Sacramento, Ca 95819

7:00PM – 8:30PM


 
FEBRUARY KIRTAN PROGRAMS


February 10, 2015

Sacramento Insight Meditation

890 57th Street (Between H and Jst.)

Sacramento, Ca.

7:00PM - 8:30PM

Exploring the relationship between music, chanting and meditative awareness from dharma and yoga insight.

      WWW.SACTOINSIGHT.ORG       


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February 14th,2015

Sunlight of the Spirit

2314 J st.

Sacramento, Ca

6:00PM - 9:00PM

An evening of fun and inspiring music.....perhaps a few love songs are in order to celebrate St. Valentine 

WWW.SUNLIGHTOFTHESPIRITBOOKS.COM



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February 20th, 2015

Ananda Sangha Sacramento

10450 Coloma Rd.

Rancho Cordova. CA

An evening of Shivaratri

Chanting and Stories honoring Lord Shiva

6:00PM - 12:00PM

www.anandasacramento.org




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FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Sacramento Yoga Center

Sierra 2 Center

2791 24th st. #6

Sacramento, CA

7:00PM - 9:00PM

www.sacramentoyogacenter.com

890 57th Street (Between H




SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2014
Celebrating the upcoming Holiday Season

Sacramento Yoga Center
7:00 - 9:00PM

An uplifting and relaxing evening 
of Christmas caroling and inspiring music attuning
 ourselves to the upcoming Holiday season.

Have fun singing well known songs of 
the holiday season along with some group favorites in English honoring the Christ Consciousness.

No Charge but 
must come with a desire to have fun.




 

NOVEMBER 2014 CHANTING PROGRAMS 

All programs are no charge supported only by Dana

the Sanskrit/Pali word for generosity.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1

SACRAMENTO YOGA CENTER 

Sierra 2 Center

2791 24th Street #6

Sacramento, CA. 95818

7:00 – 9:00PM

www.sacramentoyogacenter.com

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

SACRAMENTO INSIGHT MEDITATION

(Vipassana Buddhist Center)

Friends Meeting House

890 57th Street

Sacramento, CA. 95819

7:00 - 8:30PM

www.sactoinsight.org

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22

ANANDA SANGHA SACRAMENTO

10450 Coloma Rd.

Rancho Cordova, CA. 95670

7:00-9:00PM

www.anandasacramento.org


 
UPCOMING DATES AT SAC YOGA FOR 2014
(Programs are 7:00 - 9:00PM)

Saturday, APRIL 5
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Saturday, MAY 3
(Special evening with Access Sacramento)
Come be part of the audience for a live taping of music to share with the Greater Sacramento Area
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Saturday, JUNE 7 

More dates to come so please check back.



ENERGY BASED CHANTING AND INSPIRING MUSIC
To Awaken the Soul on the Journey Home

Whether we call it our Buddha Nature,
the Christ Consciousness or "the still small voice within",
music and chanting are powerful methods top open our hearts, quiet the mind, uplift our spirits and attune ourselves to a deeper part of our being. 

Join Journey To Awaken Kirtan for an evening of joy,
satsang, devotion and attunement through
 inspiring music and chanting.

 
As always there is no charge. 
Programs are supported only through Dana...the Sanskrit word for generosity.

Tashi Delek, Hare Om, Namaste

sacramentoyogacenter.com

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Saturday, March 8, 2014
6:00 - 8:00pm
.
SUNLIGHT OF THE SPIRIT
2314 J STREET
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
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Energy Based Chanting and Inspiring Music
to Awaken the Soul on the Journey Home.
(See below for more info)
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Saturday, December 7th, 2013
6:00 - 9:00PM
 
 
Join us for a
Fun Evening of
Chanting, Caroling and Holiday Festivities
to Awaken the Holiday Spirit
 
 
No Charge
All Dana donated to Phillipine Relief Funds 
 
 
 
Sacramento Yoga Center
 
Sierra 2 Center
2791 24th Street #6
Sacramento, Ca. 95818
 
sacramentoyogacenter.com
 
 
 
Music to Awaken the holiday spirit
7:00 - 8:30pm
 
 
Plenty of time to socialize,
mingle, meet new friends and yoga teachers and
share in food and drink before and after.
 
 
 
 
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OCTOBER 5TH RESCHEDULED PLEASE NOTE RESCHEDULED NEW DATE
  
Saturday, October 19, 2013       7:00 - 9:00pm
 
 

An Evening of

Chanting and Satsang to Support
 

The Buddhist Global Relief Fund and

Walk to Feed the Hungry

  

All Donations Go To BGR

 

Please pass the word on about

this event and BGR’s work to help feed the hungry.

 

New Date:
Saturday, October 19th, 2013 
 
 

 LOCATION:

SACRAMENTO YOGA CENTER

Come chant and raise your sonsciousness
to support and help feed the hungry.
 
 
Sierra II Center 
2791 24th St. #6 

Sacramento, CA. 95818

(916) 572-9139
 
 
7:00 - 9:00PM

www.sacramentoyogacenter.com

 
 

BGR WALK TO FEED THE HUNGRY IN SACRAMENTO

On October 24, 2013

http://www.buddhistglobalrelief.org/

 

Please pass the word on about this event

and BGR’s work to help feed the hungry.
 
 
 
 
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Saturday, November 9, 2013     5:00 - 8:00pm
 
 
 
 
SUNLIGHT OF THE SPIRIT
 
  
Buddhist and Hindu Devotional
Kirtan Chanting
 
 
 
2314 J Street in Midtown
 Sacramento, CA 95816
916-440-1533
 
 
 
 
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Sunday, September 22, 2013    6:00 – 8:00PM
 
Buddhist and Hindu Devotional
Kirtan Chanting 

 

NEW SCHOOL AIKIDO
New Earth Healing Arts Expo

1010 W Freemont St.

Stockton, CA. 95203

 
 
http://www.newearthexpo.net/2013/09-22-13_stockton_speakers.php

 

 www.newschoolaikido.com

 

 

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 VERY SPECIAL EVENT
INDIAN RAGA AND CHANTING
 
 
 
Saturday, September 28, 2013       7:00 to 8:30 pm
 
Buddhist and Hindu Devotional
Kirtan Chanting and Indian Raga  
 
 
 
An evening of Indian Raga with world
reknowned special guest:
  
 

PANDIT BINAY PATHAK

Hindustani Classical Vocal

Vocal Support by Gareema Siar Haseq ~ Tabla


 

Journey To Awaken Kirtan will join with the Ananda Kirtan Group to open with chanting for this special evening of Indian Raga.

 

 

LOCATION: ANANDA SANGHA

10450 Coloma Rd., Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

$10.00 at the door

 

www.anandasacramento.org

 


 

Pt. Pathak will also be playing locally:

14 September - Three Stages, Harris Center, Folsom, California

INDO JAZZ FUSION Pt. Pathak, George Brooks, Matthew Montfort, Abbos Kosimov, Vishal Nagar

 

6th October - California State University, Sacramento ~ World Music Series

 

For more on Pt. Binay Pathak: www.sohinisangeet.org

 

 
 
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Saturday, November 9, 2013     5:00 - 8:00pm
 
 
 
 
SUNLIGHT OF THE SPIRIT
 
  
Buddhist and Hindu Devotional
Kirtan Chanting
 
 
 
2314 J Street in Midtown
 Sacramento, CA 95816
916-440-1533
 
 
 
 
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
 
6 - 9:00pm
 
Crocker Art Museum
Thursday Evening Art Mix
 
Experience an Evening of Buddhist and Hindu Devotional
 Chanting Celebrating the Culture of Nepal
 
In Support of Celestial Realms: The Art of Nepal Exhibit
 
216 O Street
Sacramento, CA. 95814
 
www.crockerartmuseum.org
 
 
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Thursday July 19, 2012
 
Sacramento Insight Meditation
 
An evening presentation on the practice of chanting.
No experience necessary, all are welcome.
 
7 - 9:15
 
Sacramento Friends Meetinghouse
890 57th St. Sacramento, Ca
(Between H and J Streets)
 
www.sactoinsight.org
 
 

 

 
 

Sunday August 12, 2012
 
Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group
 
An evening of Kirtan Chanting
No experience necessary, all are welcome.
 
7-9:00pm
 
3600 Riverside Blvd. Sacramento, Ca. 95818
 
wwww.sbmg.org
 
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We are pleased to be playing at the

Sacramento Buddhist Centennial Festival
2012 Vesak - Buddha Day


Celebrating the 2600th Anniversary of Buddhism

Kim Quang Temple
3119 Alta Arden Expressway
Sacramento, CA 95825
(Event parking available on side streets)


Saturday, June 8 - 7:00pm, Candlelight Prayer for Peace
Sunday, June 9 - 8:00am - 6:00pm, Vesak-Buddha Day



Learn about Buddha and his teachings,
meet local Buddhist teachers and organizations,
Cultural Performances, Chanting, Taiko Drums,
International Cuisine, Childrens Program, Wellness Center,
Shop the International Silk Road



For complete details go to:
www.buddhadaysacramento.org



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Kirtans

Come join in the joy of chanting.
Open to everyone. No experience required.


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The 2nd Sunday evening each month.

This months Lions Roar date is February 13th.



Hosted by:

 

Lions Roar Dharma Center

890 57th St. (Between H and J)
Sacramento, CA

7:00pm - 8:30pm


www.lionsroardharmacenter.org



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Saturday      January 15th     2011

KIRTAN
Sacramento Yoga Center
2791 24th Street (In the Sierra 2 Building, Room 6)
Sacramento, Ca. 95818


7-9PM

Suggested Donation $10.00

All are welcome.
No one turned away for lack of funds.


www.sacramentoyogacenter.com


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September 11, 2010

KIRTAN
Asha Yoga

1050 20th Street, Suite 110 (20th and J st.)

Sacramento, Ca. 95811
916-443-6535

7:00-9:00PM

Suggested Donation $10.00

www.ashayoga.com




Previous Events





Crocker Art Museum
Buddha Exhibit
January 31 -April 19, 2009
Sacramento, Ca.

Mass Meditation Ceremony

April 19, 2009 at 3:00pm led by Lama Jinpa of Lions Roar Dharma Center
and Michael Halfhill founding member of the Dalai Lama Foundation.

www.crockerartmuseum.org


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The Maitreya Project
Relics Tour
July 10-12, 2009
Davis, Ca.

Journey To Awaken is one of the host groups and committee members
bringing this Interfaith exhibit to the area.

www.maitreyaproject.org

 

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Special Event Announcement

It is with great joy we will be opening with Kirtan for the 

upcoming visit of Tibetan Master Choden Rinpoche hosted by
Lions Roar Dharma Center on July 24th, 2010.


Choden Rincpoche is a highly sought and respected Tibetan Teacher
and will be speaking on the Heart Sutra.

Courtyard Marriott Hotel
4422 Y Street
Sacramento, Ca. 95817


Kirtan
and Meditation
 
12:00-1:30

During this time together we will prepare our minds, our hearts and the room to receive the Heart Sutra teaching. We will cover a variety of Sanskrit
and Pali chants,
close chanting the Heart Sutra
together and end with a meditation.



Choden Rinpoche speaks on the Heart Sutra
2:00-5:00


For more about Choden Rinpoche please go to www.lionsroardharmacenter.org.

(Use the link in the box below)


Due to our scheduling the 2nd Sunday evening Kirtan
at Lions Roar will be canceled for July.




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