Satsangs

“It is the word which was the beginning of creation, and it is the word which opens the mystery of creation. The different centres of intuition, of inspiration, of evolution are touched by the sacred word.”
~ Hazrat Inayat Khan

The literal translation of the word satsang stems from the Sanskrit term “sat”, which means truth, and “sanga”, which means company. Hence, the intention in satsang is to dwell in the company of divine truth. The purpose of such gathering is to uplift the soul to a realm of higher state of consciousness through chanting, meditation and/or the study of spiritual text. When a group of people gathers to chant the name of sacred deities, divine grace showers and blesses each participant with the bliss of oneness. The constant repetition of these names accompanied by melody and musical instruments helps to clear the clutter of the mind. Chanting sacred words is a doorway to inner freedom, wholeness and well-being. Satsang also helps to build the roots of a strong spiritual community in which everyone is welcomed and honored!

Maryse and Pierre have been hosting satsangs for over a decade. The chanting is accompanied by different instruments, such as guitar, harp, oud, bouzouki and percussion… along with the sweet blanket of silence and meditation.

Testimonial

Resounding Joy – Satsang with Maryse and Pierre! Our community is truly blessed with the presence and dedication of this beautiful, multi-talented couple who warmly welcome you into their home and hearts. Their sincerity and enthusiasm for all yoga forms is a sacred quest that they celebrate with voice, music, motion and profound silence. Their Satsangs are not to be missed; I give them my highest recommendation. Whenever the opportunity to connect with Maryse and Pierre arises ‘seize the day’ - bring your joyful spirit and sing for inner peace.
~ James Traverse (Yoga teacher and author of Nidra Yoga; the Power of Deep Sleep)

Concerts with SuryaChandra

SuryaChandra (the Sun and the Moon) is a spiritual world music ensemble that explores sounds, visuals, lyrics and movements from various languages, cultures and spiritual traditions across the planet. SuryaChandra offers a colourful spiritual journey and a taste of the infinite ways of connecting with the Universal.
 
Artists-musicians:

Daniel McNeil: sitar, guitar, tabla, darbouka, voice.
Genie Bright: voice, dance, percussion.
Psylozen: soundscapes, voice.
Julie Hopkins / Corvid: visual projection.
Pierre Jutras: oud (Arabian Lute), guitar, Celtic bouzouki, voice.
Maryse Thuot: Paraguayan harp, voice, flute, percussion, dance.
 
Presentation coming up:
 
Saturday April 10 at 8PM and Sunday April 11 at 7:30pm
Danspace, 1531 Grafton Street, Halifax, N.S, Canada.