The Hindu Council of Australia will bring chanting, mental health awareness and Reiki sessions together at a free community program in Brisbane next month, as part of its Hindu Spiritual Care activities.
The event, titled Chanting for Mental Health – Vishnu Sahasranamam, will be held at Coopers Plains Library on Sunday, September 13, with organisers opening the program to people from all backgrounds and levels of experience.
The morning will begin at 8.45am, followed by an hour-long recitation of the Vishnu Sahasranamam from 9.15am. The Sanskrit hymn, which recites the thousand names of Lord Vishnu, is widely used in Hindu devotional practice.
A mental health awareness and Reiki session will follow from 10.15am to 11am.
“The Hindu Council of Australia would like to invite everyone for Vishnu Sahasranama chanting, followed by a Mental Health Awareness and Reiki sessions program,” the Council said.
The event forms part of the Council’s Hindu Spiritual Care program, which brings spiritual practices into community settings alongside discussions about mental wellbeing.
Organisers say no previous experience with chanting or meditation is required, and there is no entry fee.
The program will be held at Coopers Plains Library, 107 Orange Grove Road, Coopers Plains, with refreshments provided after the session. Parking will be available at the rear of the library.
Registration closes on September 6 and can be completed through the link or QR code provided on the event poster. Enquiries can be made by text or WhatsApp on 0468 778 772.
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