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The New Wild Moon Bhaktas Debut

By davidschmit | Published: January 17, 2023

We are back  with our unique blend of Indian devotional kirtan, chants in English and Sufi poetry after over two years of not performing due to Covid.  November 19, 2022 was our debut with three new band members.  It was a moving evening at Tula Yoga in St. Paul.  Here are some pics and the […]

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The New Wild Moon Bhaktas – An evening of chanting & kirtan, Saturday, Nov 19, 2022

By davidschmit | Published: November 2, 2022

Announcing the New Wild Moon Bhaktas debut chanting and kirtan concert Communal chanting, making music, singing to the Spirit, these turn our souls towards the original creative power.  One glance at that beauty……. Saturday, November 19, 2022, 7:30-9:30 pm.  At Tula Yoga, 99 Snelling Ave. North.  St. Paul, MN  55104    (tulayogawellness.com). This will be […]

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Farewell Christine Larson

By davidschmit | Published: June 27, 2022

Hello Friends, Christine Larson, the Wild Moon Bhaktas’ multi-talented vocalist and musician has decided to depart the band for other projects.  For those of you who attended one of our kirtan-chanting concerts, you already know what a gifted performer she is:  crystal-clear soprano vocals, moving violin and rock-steady harmonium.  One fan claimed she will miss […]

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Wild Moon Bhaktas Update July 2021

By davidschmit | Published: July 8, 2021

Hello all, I hope you are weathering Covid-19 and are finding some joy in the summer!  If you have lost a loved one during these trying times, I speak on behalf of the whole band in offering you our condolences. I write with news about the Wild Moon Bhaktas.  Gary Waryan has decided to retire […]

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Wild Moon Bhaktas News – November 2020

By davidschmit | Published: July 8, 2021

I hope this letter finds you happy and healthy!  -at the very least, Covid-surviving!  And if you are struggling, pray that you are finding the support you need. I write to touch base, to update you on some changes to the Wild Moon Bhaktas and to imagine a future when we can return to communal chanting and […]

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Great Mother Chant Facebook Live Chants May 9, 2020

By davidschmit | Published: May 9, 2020

May 9, 2020  7-8:30 pm     6th Annual Great Mother Chant- Facebook Live with the Wild Moon Bhaktas’  David Schmit     Chanting Program  Words-Lyrics    1.Opening Mantras & Invocation 2. Ya Devi Praise to the Goddess in the form of power, eternity, compassion and peace Ya Devi sarvabooteshu, (Shakti, Nitya, Dayaa, Shanti) roopena samstitha Namastasyai  Namastasyai  […]

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Words to Live Chanting Event on Facebook March 28-2020

By davidschmit | Published: March 28, 2020

March -28-2020  Facebook Live: Wild Moon Bhaktas’ David Schmit, chanting concert  7:30 -8:30 pm.   Chanting Program Opening Mantras & Invocations Shiva Hara  Shiva Hara Shiva Hara Shiva Hara Shiva Hara Samba Sada Shiva Hara Hara Hara Hara    (2X) Samba Sada Shiva Hara Hara Hara Hara  (4X)  Praise the Auspicious One, Destroyer of ignorance  and suffering […]

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3rd Annual Door of My Heart; The Sacred Chants of Yogananda

By davidschmit | Published: March 27, 2020

What is this life?   Flowing through my veins,  Could it be other than Divine?     Oh fountain of flame, Thy light is within me  About me, everywhere.   -Paramahansa Yogananda Yes, we did it again!  We held another evening of “nothing but Yogananda chants!”   On January 11, 2020, near the date of Yogananda’s birthday, and a […]

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Annual Rumi Celebration

By davidschmit | Published: March 27, 2020

  We held our 21st Annual Rumi Celebration on December 14, 2019 at Tula Yoga in St. Paul.  The following is excerpted from the program for the event, that will give you some context and history: About Rumi, his poetry & this event Jelaluddin Rumi was born September 30, 1207 in Balkh, Afghanistan.  In his […]

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Ten Year Anniversary Celebration

By davidschmit | Published: March 27, 2020

The Wild Moon Bhaktas’ blend of Indian devotional kirtan, chants in English and Sufi poetry has been transporting audiences into meditative states and joyful, energized spaces now for over a decade!  As of this date – November 9, 2019, we have played 161 chanting concerts.  Here is the flyer for the event.

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    • Saturday, September 20, 2025
      Wild Moon Bhaktas - an evening of communal chanting, kirtan & spiritual music
      7:30-9:15 pm
      Tula Yoga, 99 Snelling Ave. North
      St. Paul, MN 55104
      $15 cash please, at door
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      Wild Moon Bhaktas - an evening of communal chanting, kirtan, spiritual music & joy
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      Tula Yoga, 99 Snelling Ave. North
      St. Paul, MN 55104
      $15 cash please, at door