Our annual Christmas concert was a most exquisite treat for our soul and heart.
The choir sang old medieval pieces such as Gaudete, British and French Christmas carols from the 16th century, pieces from Mendelssohn, Bach, a new composer Sir John Taverner and, of course, Swami’s compositions.
There were many excellent solos, duets and quartets accompanied by the whole choir and beautifully performed trumpet, violin, guitar and piano solos. Listen here for recordings and video.Many visitors commented that they felt so much joy, warmth and appreciation for the music, the singers and musicians.
2. Members’ Christmas Parties at Chela Bhavan, 13th/14th December
For many members this is their favorite event!We all sat around a beautiful decorated Christmas tree with “Nayaswami-blue” Christmas lights, chatted, shared the food we brought and sang a wonderful list of old as well as modern Christmas carols.
We were all deeply touched by the sacredness of the Christmas songs and were filled with the spirit of love, warmth and friendship (more pictures here).
3. Master’s All-Day Christmas Meditation, 20th December
On Saturday we had our 8-hour Christmas Meditation which included beautiful music and talks from Swami and Master. The temple was packed with many people enjoying this sacred tradition.
4. Carol Singing in the Neighborhood, 21st December
With flashlights armed we followed Asha’s bicycle trail and sang one carol after another while walking arm in arm, chuckling and marveling at the Christmas light decorations of our neighbors. At every house our neighbors’ eyes and faces lightened up while they listened to the carols. Some neighbors joined us and some offered us some chocolate and biscuits. At the end of our carol singing tour we stood in front of one house where an old lady seemingly living alone, had just returned from hospital standing in her dressing gown in the doorway with tears running down while we were singing a couple of carols.
What a wonderful blessing that we had the opportunity to touch so many hearts including those who very much needed it.
wishing you all
Merry Christmas
Bon Natale
मैरी क्रिसमस
(Mairī krisamasa)
with Love & Joy in Master
Mirela
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I am the Pilgrim who took her Sacred Vows on December 31, 2014. All I can say is that each breath, each moment, every thought, day and night is filled with the expansive scintillating rays of Divine Shakti (Energy). I am so grateful and honored to have participated in this Holy Event.
MAHALO,
Yaelle Magdelana
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