Prema Rupa
Prema Rupa
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Experience devotional chanting from many spiritual traditions.
Prema Rupa – Form of Love draws upon soulful songs honoring the Divine Presence from the traditions of Hindi and Sikh kirtan, Sanskrit and Buddhist chanting.

THE PREMA RUPA KIRTAN EXPERIENCE

Prema Rupa does not perform, but rather facilitates the kirtan chanting experience for yoga practitioners, devotees of the Divine, and those who may want to integrate chanting as sadhana - daily devotional practice.

Kirtan is integral to most yogic paths. It is musical japa – repetition of the Sacred Name – with the group experience increasing the value of the practice for every participant.

The chant leaders render simple phrases, usually in Sanskrit or Hindi, allowing equal measure for the "mirror response" of the participants in the session, typically lasting 1–1/2 to 2 hours.

The purpose of the kirtan sangha (chanting group) is a shared experience of concentration in
the joy of sacred music.

PREMA RUPA MUSICIANS

Debbie Elman and Greg Davis are Prema Rupa. They are experienced chant leaders and musicians for Paramahansa Yogananda's Self-Realization Fellowship. They had a dream of sharing the joy of chanting with our local community. They believe that if we dive deeper into the devotional aspects of our spiritual practice, we can experience the peace and healing effects that come from opening our hearts to the Divine. They hold kirtan workshops, public performances and monthly informal chanting sessions. Debbie and Greg have performed kirtan together for 6 years. Around 2005, they formed Prema Rupa in order to deepen their experience of kirtan and bhajan, as well as to explore more traditional Indian music. The instruments that accompany the Prema Rupa musicians include harmonium, tamboura, tabla, cymbals and bells, keyboards, Tibetan bowls and other percussive instruments.

Please contact Prema Rupa for more information and bookings

Upcoming Gatherings

Outdoor kirtans at Self-Realization Fellowship Phoenix Temple
This will be a part of an Open House event at the Phoenix Temple of Self-Realization Fellowship, March 24th, 2012.
Kirtans will be at 10:00 and 11:00am.

Chant for Peace
This kirtan will be a part of an event to commemorate the end of the Season of Nonviolence. It will be held at the New Visions Center for Spiritual Living, April 7th, 2012.

Monthly Kirtan meetings
to be announced

Audio

  • NEW! Prema Rupa sessions on the web!

  • Ganesha Sharanam [hi-speed] [dial-up]

  • Radhe Shyam [hi-speed] [dial-up]

    Past Events Archive and Galleries

    Kirtan Retreat at Song of the Morning, Michigan, July 7 - 12th

    Kirtan in Sedona at 7 Centers Yoga, 4.19.08

    "Deeksha" - Center for Divine Awakening, 04.22.08

    "Deeksha" - New Vision Spiritual Growth Center, 12.07.07

    Prema Rupa kirtan & bhajan, Ramakrishna Ashram, Tempe, 12.30.07

    Prema Rupa Kirtan Ensemble's Diwali celebration at the Farm, 11.17.07

    Prema Rupa kirtan & bhajan, Ramakrishna Ashram, Tempe, 10.14.07

    Fourth Friday Kirtan at Embody Yoga, 02.23.07

    "Deeksha" - New Vision Spiritual Growth Center, 03.02.07

    Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Service: Franciscan Renewal Center, 01.30.07

    "Deeksha" - New Vision Spiritual Growth Center, 11.03.06

    Interfaith Conference in Phoenix, 09.23-24.06

    "Deeksha" - At One Yoga, Grayhawk Studio, Scottsdale, 08.05.06

    "Deeksha" - New Vision Spiritual Growth Center, 04.07.06

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