About this Event
Krishna Das & Friends Thanksgiving Sunday Maui Satsang / Kirtan
Come join us at this annual "spirit filled Gathering" in the Aloha Pavilion at the Nāpili Kai Beach Resort for an afternoon where Aloha and Bhakti reside together as music, movement, meditation, chanting, prayer and community.
Krishna Das will be joined by his band:
Arjun - Tabla / Percussion
Nina Rao - Finger Cymbals , Response Vocal
David Nichtern - Rhythm Guitar
Genevieve Walker - Violin
Mark Gorman - Bass
Few figures in modern spirituality, particularly in the West, have impacted the hearts and minds of contemporary seekers as Krishna Das has.
A devotee of the North Indian Saint, Neem Karoli Baba (Maharajji), Krishna Das has played an enormous role in popularizing the traditional practice of kirtan in the West, and has evolved into an accessible teacher, although perhaps a reluctant one, and a spiritual friend to many along the way.
Layering traditional kirtan with instantly accessible melodies and modern instrumentation, Krishna Das has been called the “Chant Master of American Yoga” (NYTimes).
With a remarkably soulful voice that touches the deepest chord in even the most casual listener, Krishna Das, known to friends, family, and fans as simply, “KD,” has taken the call-and-response chanting out of yoga centers and temples and into concert halls, becoming a worldwide icon and the best-selling western chant artist of all time.
In a recording career spanning more than two decades, he has released 16 acclaimed full-length albums, his music serving as an easily approachable gateway to the devotional traditions of the East, and his voice serving as a conduit to the yearning that is the wellspring of all spiritual paths. His album ‘Live Ananda’ (released January 2012) was nominated for a Grammy in the Best New Age album category.
This year's gathering will continue to serve as a Food Drive for the Maui Food Bank , as it has since 2006 when Ram Dass initiated the Thanksgiving Sunday Maui Satsang / Kirtan program at the then Studio Maui (2006 -2011), then moved the program to the Historic Makawao Union Church (2012 - 2018) and finally the Maui Arts and Cultural Center's Castle Theater in 2019. The program resumed after the Pandemic in it's new home at the Napili Kai Beach Resort's Aloha Pavilion, 2021 to current 2024.
Participants are encouraged to bring their generous organic boxed or canned food donations that are collected in the Maui Food Bank Food Bins the next day.
Cold, refreshing Maui Kombucha served on tap in "bring your own mason jars" or provided cups for cash donations that go to the Maui Food Bank as well. The cups are "bottomless" and your generous donations to the Maui Food Bank are greatly appreciated.
Hanuman Maui and Dassi's Bhaktique will be on hand to share her latest Bhakti goods, Krishna Das published works and Be Here Now Wearables just in time for the gift giving Holiday Season. All sales from Dassi's Bhaktique go to support her and Hanuman Maui's mission of perpetuating Ram Dass' Maui Legacy and their community services.
ONLINE Advance Tix are $55 + Eventbrite Fees and will be available beginning Saturday June 22nd @ NoonEST
ONLINE Advance Tix will be made available until either sold out or until Noon Hawaii Time on Sunday December 1st
Any remaining Tix will be $70 CASH ONLY at the Door, but only if space is still available.
All Ticket Sales are Final
No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Transfers, No Exceptions
Seating is General Admission
There is no "saving seats". Please arrive with who you wish to sit with for the gathering.
Doors will Open at 3:30pm / Queue Line begins at 3:00pm Main Entrance to the Aloha Pavilion.
Parking is limited, carpooling encouraged and more details about Parking options to be sent to all Advance Ticket Holders the day before the event.
Given the limited number of seats and space, there is no Children Pricing.
All ticketed Children must be accompanied by a supervisory Parent.
No running around or loudly playing with other children inside the Aloha Pavilion (Sanctuary).
Parents and Children are directed / instructed to leave the Pavilion (Sanctuary) and go to the beach for a time out as they need some time out for a break or to play with their friends.
We thank you for your understanding and committment in making the Aloha Pavilion peaceful, safe, quiet (when necessary) Sanctuary for all attendees.
We wish to express our sincere gratitude and gratefulness to our Sponsor - Napili Kai Beach Resort and Supporters - The Maui Food Bank , Maui Kombucha and Hanuman Maui who have enabled this gathering to continue to flourish over the years.
For More information
www.napilikai.com
www.mauifoodbank.org
www.mauikombucha.com
www.hanumanmaui.org
www.krishnadas.com
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nāpili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, United States
USD 55.00
