Buddhist monk returns to Geneva Unitarian church for two sound healing sessions
The Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva welcomes the return of renowned Buddhist monk Bhante Rahula for two sessions of sound healing and meditation.
The community is invited to attend one or both sessions at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 5, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, in the church’s historic sanctuary at 110 S. Second St. in downtown Geneva.
Sound healing offers an opportunity to let go of stress and embrace change through the power of sound vibrations and mindfulness practice. Each 90-minute session will help participants find inner peace and acceptance in the midst of life’s challenges and transitions.
As a certified sound therapist, Bhante Rahula orchestrates therapeutic symphonies using crystal singing bowls, tapping into his profound understanding of the harmonious interplay between sound, healing, and meditation.
With a deep grasp of the impact of sound on the brain waves, he bridges the ancient teachings of Buddhism and the timeless practice of sound healing to create a seamless and restorative fusion.
“All are welcome to join us to connect with their true selves and cultivate ‘metta’ (loving-kindness) toward themselves and others,” Bhante Rahula said. “The Geneva Unitarian church’s sanctuary space provides an environment of peace, energy and extraordinary sound quality that promises an amazing and rewarding contemplative experience.”
The cost of each session is $45 per person; because Buddhist monks receive no salary, the basic needs required in their mission such as fuel for travel, materials, and other items are funded entirely by fees for their services and general donations.
Space is limited and preregistration is required. Learn more and purchase tickets at uusg.org/sound-healing.
About the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva
Founded in 1842, the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva is the oldest church in town, part of a centuries-old liberal religious tradition that values reason and free thought over dogma and creed. The church is a unique religious voice in the community, offering worship and religious education programs that draw on diverse spiritual traditions, as well as outreach initiatives that advance social justice causes locally and around the world. Learn more at www.uusg.org.