You're Invited to the GRAND OPENING of Wisdom River Meditation Center
Saturday, September 7
2 PM - 4 PM PDT
Join us in-person at 7110 Redwood Blvd, Suite B., Novato, CA or Online via Zoom
The celebration includes a welcome by the lamas, a guided meditation, music by world-renowned Sitar performer Arjun Verma, poetry selections by Roger Housden and classical Indian dance by Michelle Baird.
PROGRAM OF CELEBRATION
2:00 PM - Arrival of Guests
2:05 PM - Welcome from our Lamas
Lama Döndrup Drolma, Resident Lama and
Lama Palden Drolma, Senior Lama and Founder
2:10 PM - Meditation with Lama Palden
2:30 PM - Sitar & Tabla Performance by Arjun Verma
3:00 PM - Selected Poems shared by Roger Housden
3:15 PM - Bhangra (Punjabi) Folk Dance by Michelle Baird
3:30 PM - Refreshments, drinks and community time to visit!
ABOUT ARJUN VERMA
Arjun Verma is a master sitarist trained by the legendary Maestro Ali Akbar Khan, with over three decades of international performance experience, including collaborations with the London Symphony Orchestra and work on the soundtrack for Genshin Impact - Sumeru. He has received critical acclaim for his innovative cross-genre compositions and continues to teach North Indian Classical Music at the Ali Akbar College of Music.
ABOUT ROGER HOUSDEN
Roger Housden is the author of over 20+ books on poetry, art, and travel as pilgrimage. His work includes the best-selling Ten Poems to Change Your Life series. He uses writing as a teaching tool for personal exploration and reflection, and runs regular courses in the Bay Area. His work has been featured frequently in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and Oprah Magazine.
ABOUT MICHELLE BAIRD
Michelle is a student in the Shangpa Program at Sukhasiddhi Foundation and High School history teacher in her daily life. Outside of the classroom, she is a Principal Dancer in Dholrhythms, a professional bhangra troupe based in San Francisco that does bhangra or Punjabi folk dance.
PLEASE NOTE: For Those on Zoom
We request you be fully present with Zoom video on for classes and trainings. This is an opportunity for the lamas and teachers to connect with you. If this is not possible, please let the registrar or teacher know.
____________For Those in Person
Sukhasiddhi Foundation maintains a fragrance-free environment. Please do not use any scented lotions, colognes, aftershave, shampoo, etc. while attending Sukhasiddhi events. Thank you for your consideration.