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SUMMARY:Maryland Location Chant\, Tantra Sound Exploration\, 
DESCRIPTION:DC/VA/MD Chanting & Sounding\n\nThis is our MD location\, see C
 alendar for other dates in DC and VA.\n\n\nTantra has been said to be one o
 f the most important Indian traditions\, representing the practical aspect 
 of the Vedic tradition. The word "tantra" is derived from the combination o
 f two words "tattva" and "mantra". "Tattva" means the science of cosmic pri
 nciples\, while "mantra" refers to the science of mystic sound and vibratio
 ns. Tantra therefore is the application of cosmic sciences with a view to a
 ttain spiritual ascendancy. In another sense\, tantra also means the script
 ure "by which the light of knowledge is spread."\n\nTantra itself means "to
  weave\, to expand\, and to spread"\, and according to tantrik masters\, th
 e fabric of life can provide true and ever-lasting fulfillment only when al
 l 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 g
 row\, our ignorance\, desire\, attachment\, fear\, and false images of othe
 rs and ourselves tangle and tear the threads\, disfiguring the fabric. Tant
 ra "sadhana" or practice reweaves the fabric\, and restores the original pa
 ttern. The profound science and practices pertaining to hatha yoga\, pranay
 ama\, mudras\, rituals\, kundalini yoga\, nada yoga\, mantra\, mandala\, vi
 sualization of dieties\, alchemy\, ayurveda\, astrology\, and hundreds of e
 soteric practices for generating worldly and spiritual prosperity blend per
 fectly in the tantrik disciplines. \nTantricism exists in Hinduism and Budd
 hism in Japan\, Tibet and South Asia among many other traditions\, religion
 s and countries. \n\nWe'll be exploring sound through the filter of the Tan
 tric principle of manifesting spirit through the physical with ancient and 
 traditional Tantric chants as well as toning the Shiva and Shakti (the male
  and the female energy) that are both embodied within each of us.\n\nJoin u
 s on June 9th\, June 20th or June 28th\; address and time listed on site \n
 www.energyhealers.meetup.com/214 \n\nSee you then! Happy Thoughts\, Sheila\
 n\nWashington\, DC  20012 - USA\n\nSaturday\, June 28 at 6:00 PM\n\nPhoto: 
 http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/6/b/e/event_3562206.jpeg\n\n
 Attending: 14\n\nFee: Meeting fee: USD 10.00 per person\n\nDetails: http://
 energyhealers.meetup.com/214/calendar/8020830/
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LOCATION:Seekers Church - 276 Carroll Street\, NW\, (Takoma Park) - Washing
 ton\, DC  20012 - USA
URL:http://energyhealers.meetup.com/214/calendar/8020830/
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