Staff Reporter || Buddhabarta:
AKASHA Handpan: The ‘AKASHA Handpan, Arts & Wellness Festival,’ a unique celebration of spiritual peace, art, and mindfulness, is currently underway in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The two-day festival, which commenced yesterday, July 10, is being held at the historic Applewood United Church and will conclude today, July 11.
The central attraction of this year’s festival is the internationally renowned meditation teacher, Ven. Bhante Saranapala, popularly known as “The Urban Buddhist Monk.” Over the course of the event, Bhante Saranapala has been guiding attendees through specialized mindfulness meditation sessions, focusing on how to alleviate stress and attain inner peace amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life.
According to the organizers, the festival—themed around ‘Akasha’ (ether or space)—features a rich lineup including live acoustic yoga, sound journeys, and immersive workshops on playing the ‘handpan’ instrument. The core objective of the event is to dissolve internal negativity through the harmonious blend of music and meditation.
The festival is being organized with the joint support of several local cultural and wellness organizations, including the Mississauga Arts Council (MAC), Sauga Arts HUB, BluPrint, and Sonic Pills. The event has drawn a diverse crowd from various cultural and religious backgrounds, transforming the venue into a vibrant hub of global harmony as it heads into its final sessions today.
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