photograph: Sorcha Bridge
CANDLELIT GONG BATH
We are so thrilled to be bringing the healing & transformational sounds of the Gong to the world famous Music Room at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton at this special time of Diwali, Festival of light.
We will be filling the room with candles at this incredible time of light - overcoming the darkness, a gong prayer for Peace in our evolving world.
Here is how we are offering opportunities to be with us for this beautiful event. Hopefully it allows us all to be present in the ways we can and offers opportunity for all to share in this moment.
EARLY BIRD: available until October 9th - an early bird price of £50
SUPPORTER: invites folks with comfortable financial means to contribute more. Your generosity covers the cost for us to offer reduced rates.
STANDARD: the actual cost for us to offer this event and sustain what we do. If you are able to be with us at this rate, we encourage you to do so.
WELCOME: inviting those with limited means but enquiring hearts to be present with us. Application only - email us at us@brightonsounc.co.uk. Limited numbers.
BOOKING GUIDANCE
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THE GONG - WELL-BEING - CONSCIOUSNESS
“The gong is arguably the ultimate Sound Healing tool, as it has the broadest range of tones of any instrument. This vast vast range of sound vibration literally bathes the human form and re-tunes us on every level - bringing us back into harmony.” Sheila Whittacker
It is suggested that the existence of the Gong dates back to the Bronze Age, though many believe the gong has been used therapeutically for tens of thousands of years. Since the time of the Buddha in 66BC all sacred Chinese gongs have been inscibed with the two Mandarin Chinese characters “Tai Loi”. which means ‘happiness has arrived’. The gong in ancient times was used as an initiation tool for enlightenment , etheric projection and exorcism. It has also been used by Tibetan monks for centuries as an aid to meditation.
Nowadays the Gong is used in an immersive sense, usually laying down on their back people experience the gong like a lasting massage, tuning their physical and subtle energy bodies to the resonance of wellness. The vibration moves through the nervous system, opening, clearing and re-charging the whole mind, body and spirit, triggering a meditative state in which we have the opportunity to relinquish control of the mind. Negativity and chaos are suspended, resistance cleared and the whole body system moved into a stae of harmony and alignment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
We bring the sounds of the Gong to the Pavilion just twice a year on important moments in the spiritual year. Being together at Diwali, on Samhain, will be a unique opportunity, a time to come into ceremony together & to spend time in the Royal Pavillion. The Pavilion will be candlelit to immerse in the Festival of light.
On arrival you will be invited to make your bed in the space & have time to get prepared in one of the Pavillions reception rooms. Then when we are all gathered together we will make our way down the long central corridor of the pavillion to the Music Room.
The Gong Bath will last for around 90 minutes giving you time after in the silence of the Pavillion to process the vibrations and bring yourself round.
BRIGHTON PAVILLION & MUSIC
Music and dancing were a key part of life at the Royal Pavilion. Here, Chinese-inspired decoration meets acoustic perfection under a glorious domed ceiling.
Music was one of George’s passions. The King maintained a private band and is said to have known all of its members by name. Visitors to the Royal Pavilion enjoyed grand concerts and George was often involved, singing, playing the piano and sometimes conducting the band. In December 1823, they played in honour of celebrated Italian composer Rossini, who was a guest at the palace.
The Music Room was designed with acoustic perfection in mind – its proportions, domed ceiling, convex coving and hand-knotted carpet enhanced the quality of every performance.