The Creative Life: Singing as Practice
Led By: Gary Baker, Fran Silverburg, and Karunamala
Monday, October 12th, 2026
6:30 - 8:15 pm EST
Online via Zoom
Event Description:
For the remaining Sangha Nights of 2026, we’ll continue to follow our theme of Ratnasambhava Buddha, with an emphasis on the forces of creativity.
On this Sangha Night, we will explore the role of song and creative voice in Dharma practice. Join us for an evening exploring song and mantra.
Sangha Nights are a special, once-a-month opportunity for the Triratna NY-NJ community to come together for an evening of Dharma programming and companionship. We gather on Zoom for meditation, Dharma talk and input, discussion groups, and reflections — all held within the context of spiritual friendship and community.
Agenda:
Gathering
Meditation
Teaching
Discussion
Closing meditation
About the Leaders:
Gary is a longtime member of the Triratna NY NJ Sangha. He plays an integral role in many Sangha activities, including organizational support for our retreats. Gary is a singer who is on the leadership team of New York City’s Peace of Heart Choir and co-founded New York Sings Along, which now includes the Sing Out NY Protest Choir. Gary leads mantras, chants and songs at many Triratna devotional events supporting our spiritual community.
Fran(cesca) has been a member of the Triratna NY NJ Sangha for six years. She is a member of New York City’s Peace of Heart Choir (POHC) since 2014. Fran also sings with The Heartbeats, an offshoot of POHC.
Karunamala is an Ordained Buddhist in the Triratna Buddhist Community. She has practiced with Triratna since 2008. In 2015, she asked to be ordained within the international movement, deepening her commitment by Going for Refuge to the Three Jewels (the Buddha, Dharma, Sangha). Karunamala describes her journey as "profoundly beautiful and life changing." She continues to go on retreats enriched with meditation, dharma study, and an ever-deepening connection with her beloved Buddhist community (Sangha).
Registration:
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Payment Info:
Registration is free!