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Dada Nabhaniilananda -- Four Events
in Athens the weekend of July 19 and 20: Book signing, Concert, Sunday
Service, and Meditation Workshop |
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Sat July 19 -- 2 p.m. -- Book Autographing session -- you can purchase a book or just
come by to meet the author! Body, Mind & Spirit Ministries,
1494 Prince Ave, Athens (Behind Petals on Prince) Sat July 19 -- 7 to 9 p.m. -- Concert at the Village Herb Shop, 1055 Gaines School Rd. (Food Lion /
Blockbuster Shopping Center). Donations
accepted and appreciated. Sun July 20 -- 11:00 a.m.
Dada will share his message and perform music at Unity Athens' Sunday Service, 1435 Oglethorpe Avenue, Athens,
30606 (The Carson Center). Sun July 20 -- 2 to 5 p.m. -- Meditation workshop at
Unity Athens, 1435 Oglethorpe Ave. Dada
will include some music, share spiritual meditation techniques, and offer keys
to a richer unfoldment of the self. Suggested donation, $10 to $15. No one will be turned away for lack of
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MORE ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Dada will give
an audio-visual presentation about the history of meditation & what it
is, and through some simple guided exercises, he will demonstrate how it
works. He will introduce the group to a universal technique of spiritual
meditation which you can practice at home. Originally
from New Zealand, Dada has been playing music all his life, and was ordained
as a monk of Ananda Marga
Yoga Society in 1979. Combining his spiritual training and knowledge of
the science of Mantra with his considerable musical skills, he has created an
uplifting presentation on a theme of love for the Creator and His Creation,
titled ‘Warriors of the Rainbow’. Although he is
a yogi, Dada’s music is western rather than Indian in style. He plays guitar
and sings devotional songs and chants, interwoven with humor, spiritual stories
and images of nature. Dada’s presentations are always a moving and spiritual
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What people say about Dada Nabhaniilananda’s music:
"Through
his message and beautiful music, Dada Nabhaniilananda inspired us to re-commit
to our meditation practice. He is so centered, and his presence is at once
calming and energizing. He is an articulate speaker and an accomplished
musician... I expected that, having listened to his CD. What surprised us both
was how closely the philosophy of the Tantric Yogi's
aligns with Unity teachings ... a beautiful example of how Unity weaves Eastern
and Western spirituality." - Rev. Catherine Padgett,
Unity Church, Greensboro NC
"Dada Nabhaniilananda offers an authentic and sincere sharing of heartfelt
song and guitar. His gentle demeanor, combined
with a loving and compassionate perspective and refreshing sense of humor,
provides his audience with a gratifying experience of original music and
soulful fellowship. We will certainly re-engage Dada for another presentation
at Unity in the near future." - David Richter, Director of Music, Unity
Center of Peace Church, Chapel Hill NC
"I highly recommend Dada Nabhaniilananda as an excellent musician and
meditation teacher. He is delightful and deep, in his music and his insights
about meditation and life itself. His course and concert are a superb
complement to any meditation class or program you may have going at your Unity
Centre. Enjoy his delightful spirit and his loving soul." -John Wingfield, Director, Unity Centre, Maidenhead, UK
Review: New Renaissance Magazine, UK
From
the softly strummed opening chords, the restrained and tasteful instrumentation
places the melody, the message and Dada's warm voice at the heart of every
track. You may not expect this kind accessibility from a mystical monk, but
Dada's songs grab your attention like a smile. These intimately honest
songs ache with the kind of pain that is inseparable from all love, including
alas! the love for God. Fans of Dada's special knack
for epic songwriting, that made "Warriors of the Rainbow"
shine with majesty and grandeur, will not be disappointed.... As the title
track's rousing chorus ends, I feel some of "the Magic" Dada sings
about linger in the air, and the future, in these days of war and conflict,
looks just a bit brighter. Truly uplifting music.
Review: Rio Times 1992 (translated from Portugese)
Concert at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit
Dada Nabhaniilananda gained a lot of new fans in Rio last night. Following John
Denver’s solo performance, the singer/songwriter from New Zealand, backed by a
group of hot Brazilian musicians, came on stage for an hour long set. No-one
knew quite what to expect from this smiling monk in orange robes but they
didn’t wonder for long. Within moments he had them on his side, his clear
melodic voice transcending any language gap. Brazilians know quality
musicianship when they hear it, and they showed their appreciation with
pin-drop silence, the crowd of 5000 plus listening as I’ve seldom seen them do.
If a special atmosphere prevailed, it should have, for this was the beginning
of a night long spiritual vigil incorporating diverse religious and spiritual
groups. Dada’s songs were perfect for the occasion. ...this was part the
“Earth Summit”, an international gathering of more than 30,000 people united by
a concern for social justice and a sustainable future for the world. When the
band performed “Warriors of the Rainbow”, the title track of Dadas’ last album, a kind of anthem for the environmental
movement, at the song's dramatic climax the audience went a little wild, which in
Brazil means very wild indeed! This was followed by spiritual love songs, tales
of struggle against oppression, songs of hope and compassion – moving stuff....
Part of the beauty of the whole experience was that although this was
undoubtedly music with a message, it was presented with such simple honesty and
obvious native talent that I only wanted to listen. It was over all too soon,
but I’ve got the album, so I can reminisce. The vigil continued all night with
chanting, dance, meditation, and at dawn the stage opened again. Just before
the Dalai Lama, the guest of honour, came on to speak, Dada was again on stage, accompanied by Paul Winter
in a spiritual chant in which the much larger crowd of more than 10,000 joined.
Magic!