Mantra Love and Lullaby — Jai Uttal with Manose

Imagine an evening where your voice becomes prayer, where ancient mantras meet the luminous sound of a master's flute, and where the boundary between singer and song dissolves. Mantra Love and Lullaby invites you into a sacred space of collective devotion and heart-opening at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. Led by Grammy®-nominated kirtan pioneer Jai Uttal and joined by Nepalese bansuri virtuoso Manose, this evening is a rare opportunity to experience transformative communal singing grounded in nearly six decades of Uttal's spiritual practice.

This is not a performance you watch from a distance—it is an invitation to sing, to breathe, and to feel the resonance of mantra in your own body and heart. Whether you arrive as a longtime devotee or a curious beginner, you'll be held in an atmosphere of profound peace and presence.

What to Expect

The evening unfolds as a journey inward through sacred sound. Jai Uttal leads the kirtan—participatory chanting of Sanskrit mantras and devotional melodies—drawing from traditions he has studied across decades of travel and spiritual practice. His multi-instrumental mastery creates a rich, layered soundscape, while Manose's bansuri (traditional bamboo flute) weaves an ethereal thread throughout, inviting deep calm and presence.

The program builds gently, creating space for your voice to join the collective chorus. As the evening progresses, the energy softens into a closing lullaby—a tender mantra meditation that leaves participants feeling seen, held, and nourished. Come prepared to sing, to be silent, and to let the vibration of mantra do its work.

About the Artists / Teachers

Jai Uttal is a pioneering kirtan artist and spiritual music teacher who has devoted nearly five decades to blending Indian classical music, jazz, and folk traditions into transformative communal singing experiences. A Grammy®-nominated multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Uttal has become a bridge-builder between ancient devotional practices and contemporary seekers, creating music rooted in the heart's longing for connection and awakening.

Manose is a globally recognized bansuri master born in Nepal into a family steeped in music and spirituality. His early exposure to traditional Nepali music and the natural landscape of his homeland profoundly shaped his artistry. Over more than two decades of touring, he has shared the essence of music, mantras, and Eastern philosophy with audiences worldwide, earning Grammy nomination and recognition for his gift of creating peace through sacred sound.

Venue & Logistics

Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, CA provides an ideal contemplative setting—the Great Hall is specifically designed for community gathering and resonates beautifully with group singing. The event takes place Friday, August 28, 2026. Wear comfortable clothing and arrive with an open heart; no prior kirtan experience is necessary. Please check Spirit Rock's website for parking, accessibility information, and any items to bring.