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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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Facebook Live Chanting July 25-2020 with David Schmit -Words to the Chants

By davidschmit | Published: July 24, 2020

1. Opening Mantras    2.  Jai Jai Shiva Omkara  Jai Jai Shiva Omkara Hara Hara Hara Omkara   Maheshvara  Maheshvara Jai Jai Jai   Maheshvara   Shivaya  Namah Om  Namah Shivaya Shivaya Namah Om  Namah Shivaya   Jai Jai Shiva Omkara    Hara Hara Hara Omkara   3. Don’t Go Back to Sleep  The breeze at dawn […]

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Facebook Live Saturday June 13, 2020 with David Schmit Lyrics-words to the chants

By davidschmit | Published: June 12, 2020

1. Opening Mantras & Invocation 2. Shiva Hara Praise the Auspicious One, Destroyer of ignorance  and suffering and who is eternally full of happiness Shiva Hara Shiva Hara Shiva Hara Shiva Hara Samba Sada Shiva Hara Hara Hara Hara    (2X) Samba Sada Shiva Hara Hara Hara Hara  (4X)   3. Jai Ma Jai Ma  Kali […]

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Facebook Live Chanting May 30-2020 Lyrics-words with the Wild Moon Bhaktas’ David Schmit

By davidschmit | Published: May 29, 2020

Opening Mantras & Invocations 1. Jai Jai Shiva Omkara Jai Jai Shiva Omkara Hara Hara Hara Omkara   Maheshvara  Maheshvara Jai Jai Jai   Maheshvara   Shivaya  Namah Om  Namah Shivaya Shivaya Namah Om  Namah Shivaya   2. Durga Ma Ambika Praise to the Great Mother Power; We invoke the Fierce. Protectoress, the Compassionate Beloved Mother […]

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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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