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SUMMARY:Virginia Location Chant\, Tantra Sound Exploration
DESCRIPTION:DC/VA/MD Chanting & Sounding\n\nThis is our VA location. Look o
 n site for dates in MD and DC each month.\n\nAddress/Instructions will be s
 ent a few days before event to those who RSVP YES.\n\n\nTantra has been sai
 d to be one of the most important Indian traditions\, representing the prac
 tical aspect of the Vedic tradition. The word "tantra" is derived from the 
 combination of two words "tattva" and "mantra". "Tattva" means the science 
 of cosmic principles\, while "mantra" refers to the science of mystic sound
  and vibrations. Tantra therefore is the application of cosmic sciences wit
 h a view to attain spiritual ascendancy. In another sense\, tantra also mea
 ns the scripture "by which the light of knowledge is spread."\n\nTantra its
 elf means "to weave\, to expand\, and to spread"\, and according to tantrik
  masters\, the fabric of life can provide true and ever-lasting fulfillment
  only when all the threads are woven according to the pattern designated by
  nature. When we are born\, life naturally forms itself around that pattern
 . But as we grow\, our ignorance\, desire\, attachment\, fear\, and false i
 mages of others and ourselves tangle and tear the threads\, disfiguring the
  fabric. Tantra "sadhana" or practice reweaves the fabric\, and restores th
 e original pattern. The profound science and practices pertaining to hatha 
 yoga\, pranayama\, mudras\, rituals\, kundalini yoga\, nada yoga\, mantra\,
  mandala\, visualization of dieties\, alchemy\, ayurveda\, astrology\, and 
 hundreds of esoteric practices for generating worldly and spiritual prosper
 ity blend perfectly in the tantrik disciplines. \nTantricism exists in Hind
 uism and Buddhism in Japan\, Tibet and South Asia among many other traditio
 ns\, religions and countries. \n\nWe'll be exploring sound through the filt
 er of the Tantric principle of manifesting spirit through the physical with
  ancient and traditional Tantric chants as well as toning the Shiva and Sha
 kti (the male and the female energy) that are both embodied within each of 
 us.\n\nJoin us on June 9th\, June 20th or June 28th\;   address and time li
 sted on site \nwww.energyhealers.meetup.com/214 \n\nSee you then! Happy Tho
 ughts\, Sheila\n\nFairfax\, VA  22033 - USA\n\nFriday\, June 20 at 7:30 PM\
 n\nPhoto: http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/6/b/e/event_356220
 6.jpeg\n\nAttending: 21\n\nFee: Meeting fee: USD 10.00 per person\n\nDetail
 s: http://energyhealers.meetup.com/214/calendar/8020816/
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