Here is a list of upcoming events featuring the OMBuds and some of our kirtan partners. Hope very much that you will join us sometime!
ONLINE VIA ZOOM:
No events scheduled at this time. Please check regularly for updates!
INDOOR YOGA/KIRTAN EVENTS:
OMBuds Community Kirtan
Location: The Origin Arts & Community Centre (57 Lyndale Avenue, Ottawa)
Friday 1 March 2024, 19.00 – 21.00 EST
Friday 5 April 2024, 19.00 – 21.00 EST
Tickets: By donation at the door ($15-20 suggested amount)
“Get together in large numbers and share the Way and mantras together!” ~ Sri Dharma Mittra
Come join us for an evening of singing songs of praise and love. Join us afterwards to socialise with great souls.
There is no need to be a “good” singer. This is about the collective energy of group singing from our hearts.
Song books will be provided. Bring something to sit on if you wish to sit on the floor. There will be chairs and spots on couches available. You are also welcome to bring hand drums or other percussive instruments to play along with us. 
The OMBuds will be guiding you through this practice called kirtan, a practice of the heart. There may also be other musicians and kirtan wallahs that we will invite to join us!
Our practice will be repeating mantras – repeated words of love, light and praise. By doing this, we have a way of meditating by concentrating on music, sound, and vibrations. This shall be a practice of the heart; all you need is receptiveness, a smile, and your beautiful presence.
Looking forward to chant with all of you beautiful souls and share great moments of devotion with the Ottawa kirtan community. Haribol!
OMBuds Kirtan & Potluck
Location: 1469 Portal Avenue (Alta Vista, Ottawa)
Saturday 9 March 2024, 16.00 – 18.00 EST (Optional Vegetarian Potluck to follow)
Tickets: By donation at the door ($15-20 suggested amount)
The OMBuds are delighted to be offering kirtan again at the home of the Ottawa Meditation Group! Please join us for an afternoon satsang and kirtan, held at the home of our beloved host, Chris Simmonds.
After the kirtan, we hope that you will stay for a vegetarian/vegan potluck dinner and bask in the company of kindred souls. All are welcome!
Ottawa Community Kirtan
Location: The Origin Arts & Community Centre (57 Lyndale Avenue, Ottawa)
Friday 15 March 2024, 19.00 – 21.00 EST
Friday 19 April 2024, 19.00 – 21.00 EST
Friday 17 May 2024, 19.00 – 21.00 EST
Come join us for an evening of singing songs of praise and love! Afterwards you can enjoy the company of beautiful, kindred souls.
There is no need to be a “good” singer. This is about the collective energy of group singing from our hearts.
Song sheets will be provided. Bring something to sit on if you wish to sit on the floor. There will be chairs and spots on couches available.
You are also welcome to bring hand drums or other percussive instruments to play along with us. 
Rebecca White Raven (voice and other instruments), Sraddha (voice and guitar), and Justine-Anjali (voice and harmonium) will be guiding you through this practice called kirtan, a practice of the heart.
There will also be other musicians that we invite to join us.
Our practice will be repeating mantras – repeated words of love, light and praise. By doing this, we have a way of meditating by concentrating on music, sound, and vibrations. This shall be a practice of the heart; all you need is receptiveness, a smile, and your beautiful presence.
This will happen the third Friday of each month. Tickets are 20$ each if you purchase them through Eventbrite here (safest option in case we sell out): [add Eventbrite link]
The cost is 25$ if you get them at the door, if there are tickets still available (event will be marked as sold out if all tickets sell).
** NOTE: No one will be turned away if they can’t pay the ticket. Please inquire at the door for community tickets. **
Looking forward to chant with all of you beautiful souls and share great moments of devotion with the Ottawa kirtan community. Haribol!
** NOTE: This is an event without alcohol or drugs such as marijuana, psychotropics or other mind altering substances (very important for us, thank you for your respect). Let’s practice together in mindfulness and higher-consciousness. **
Kirtan – Raise your Vibration!
Location: Mountaingoat Yoga Centre (Barrhaven, Nepean)
Saturday 23 March 2024, 14.00 – 16.00 EST
Registration URL Link: https://mountaingoatyoga.com/workshop/kirtan-raise-your-vibration/
“Clap your hands and sing together with great enthusiasm…soon you will start to feel the bliss!” ~ Sri Dharma Mittra
The OMBuds are excited and grateful to be coming back to Mountaingoat Yoga to raise high vibes and spread love, light and healing with the community!
Kirtan is a Bhakti Yoga practice that involves chanting powerful mantras and bhajans (spiritual songs), usually in a communal setting.
Through the vibrations produced and the emotions evoked, the mind becomes calm and the heart becomes pure. One may experience profound healing effects and a deeper sense of connection with the Divine. It is a practice that paves a direct path to the heart. Song books will be provided.
All are welcome, and no yoga experience is needed, so please bring your families and friends!
Cost is by donation, with all proceeds being directed to the Barrhaven Food Cupboard!