Friday, March 29
6:30pm - 8:30pm EST
In person
Join us for a unique opportunity to practice self kindness and self compassion by immersing yourself in a guided meditation, soundbath and live performance experience with meditation teacher and musician Ofosu Jones-Quartey (also known as Born I) and renowned harpist Kim Sator.
No prior experience necessary, You Are Enough.
Born I traveled with the Plum Village monastic band on their U.S. tour in 2023, is a student of Thich Nhat Hanh, and a hip hop artist weaving mindfulness themes into his lyrics. His poetry is based on the Buddhist teachings and is uplifting and deep.
About Born I
Ofosu Jones-Quartey is a meditation teacher, hip-hop artist and author from the Washington DC area. Performing under the name Born I, his music and meditation experiences are a fusion of guided meditation, soundbath and lyricism. He has offered them globally from Plum Village France to the Kennedy Center. Ofosu is a teacher with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW) and regularly leads retreats around the country. His new album “AMIDA” is a spiritual hip-hop album exploring themes of life, death, and Buddhist philosophy, inspired by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and Born I’s experiences at Plum Village Monastery and in his daily life.
About Kim Sator
Harpist Kim Sator is a lifelong contributor to the DC Metropolitan Area’s artist community. This native Washingtonian got her musical foundation in the DCPS and DC Youth Orchestra Program. A graduate of Howard University School of Fine Arts, her artistry transcends the confines of genre weaving her musical ideas into jazz, gospel, alt-rock, and contemporary music. Solo or with an ensemble, she finds joy in creating.
Fees
Attend for $10 - $50 (sliding scale). Click below for payment options.
**No one will be turned away for financial reasons. If you require 100% financial assistance, please contact info@openingheartmindfulness.org
Refund policy: no refunds for registrations after March 1.