Sunday Satsang

Step into a quiet, heart‑centred hour of meditation, soulful readings, mantra, song and sound meditation. Simple, sincere, and welcoming to all—an oasis of peace to begin your week with clarity and joy.

Satsang is primarily “being in the company of truth”, gathering for silence, contemplation, readings/teachings, and heartfelt sharing.

Why Come

• Settle your mind and soften your heart in a calm, friendly space.
• Experience guided meditation and nourishing silence.
• Enjoy short, uplifting poems and aphorisms.
• Leave feeling centred, refreshed, and quietly happy.

Key Details

When: Sundays, 1.30–2.30pm (doors open 1.20pm)
Where: 363 St Asaph Street, Christchurch
Cost: Free admission. All welcome.
Accessibility: Chair seating available. Gentle pacing. Quiet, low‑stimulus environment.

What to Expect (approximate flow)

• Welcome and quiet settling
• Heart‑centred meditation (guided, then silent)
• Short poems and aphorisms with a moment of silence for reflection
• Soulful song and mantra (no experience needed)
• Spacious sound meditation (bowls, harmonium, mantra, handpan, gongs, Koshi chimes, rainstick)—offered for inner experience, not as a performance
• Optional brief sharing
• Closing silence and blessing

The Atmosphere

• Simple, sincere, and non‑dogmatic
• Spacious pacing with restorative silence
• Vegetarian and natural‑health‑friendly environment
• Respectful of diverse backgrounds and traditions

Practical Notes

• Come as you are—no prior experience needed.
• You’re welcome to sit on a chair; cushions and tatami seats also available.
• Arriving a few minutes early helps us begin in quiet.

Optional Lunch or Refreshments

If you would like to have lunch or refreshments at The Lotus‑Heart beforehand, please make a reservation: https://thelotusheart.co.nz/reservations
The restaurant kitchen is open until 3.00pm, and the restaurant is open until 3.30pm for beverages if you would like to visit afterwards.

“Peace is not the absence of power. Peace is the presence of love.” — Sri Chinmoy