1 hour
The Commonwealth Club
Starting at USD 24
Wed, 06 Aug, 2025 at 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm (GMT-07:00)
The Commonwealth Club
110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, United States
Join us for an unforgettable evening of insight, rhythm and discussion. Hip-Hop Meditative Mindfulness blends two worlds that would seem to be at odds—the stillness of meditation and the vitality of hip-hop. Together, they invite you into a fascinating new space for powerful spiritual practice. Coupled with a discussion of how these practices can reach people immersed in popular culture and help them find the wisdom of mindfulness and Buddhism, this will be a memorable event.
Led by Born I—a renowned meditation teacher on the Balance app, an author praised by Alice Walker, and a hip-hop artist with more than 20 million streams—our event will open with a grounding guided meditation and crystal singing bowl sound bath, followed by a discussion of healing, impermanence and street culture, drawing from Born I's experiences as a Buddhist, a father, a musician, and an author.
Born I will also discuss his new book, Lyrical Dharma: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness, and his journey from the street to spirituality.
"hell is behind uspresence and kindnessended my blindness" — Born I
Although available on live stream, this event will be best in-person. So come to the Club for this experiential event, meet Born I and your peers, and maybe even have dinner afterward at a nearby restaurant!
About the Speaker
Born I (Ofosu Jones-Quartey) is a Ghanaian-American based in Washington, D.C. He is the male voice on the popular Balance meditation app and creator of the new book Lyrical Dharma: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness (Parallax Press) and companion album Komorebi.
5 p.m. doors open, check-in & reception5:30–6:30 p.m program6:30 p.m. discussion & book signing(all times Pacific Time)
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Tickets for Hip-Hop Meditation: An Intriguing Evening of Music and Mindfulness can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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General Admission, Nonmember | 24 USD |