# Event Details - **Event Name**: Gongs in the Garden - Equinox Sound Bath - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 08:15 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: An indoor–outdoor evening of sound & stillness at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.About this EventOn the evening of September 22nd, the year quietly tips. The autumn equinox arrives in the late afternoon and the season turns toward the darker months.We'll gather in the stillness of the Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden to mark it by lying down and letting go.Take a pause at the exact point of balance, before the busyness of fall begins.--------------------------------The Garden, to YourselfThe Garden closes to the public at 4 PM. From 6 PM, it's open only to attendees of this event. Arrive any time from 6 PM onwards to wander the garden paths, courtyards, and still spaces at your own pace before settling into the Hall of One Hundred Rivers for an immersive gong sound bath.The $16 garden admission is included with your ticket.What to ExpectThis is a deeply restorative, lying-down experience. No effort, movement, or prior meditation experience is required. The session unfolds gently and progressively:Arrival & grounding to help you settle into the spaceIntention setting to consciously arrive and let the day goGuided breathwork to down-regulate the nervous systemA full gong sound bath for deep rest and inner stillnessQuiet closing to integrate before re-entering the eveningThe session features large gongs, including two 38-inch Sun Gongs. Their layered resonance creates a surrounding "sound envelope" that many people experience as timeless, floating, or spacious — allowing the mind to quiet and the body to rest deeply.Each sound journey is unique and unfolds organically in the moment.Who This Is ForAnyone feeling busy, overstimulated, or tenseThose looking for a non-effortful way to rest deeplyExperienced meditators seeking deeper rest and integrationFirst-timers curious about sound journeysWhat to BringYoga matPillow / blanketWaterEye maskEvent DetailsWhen: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026Garden access: Starting from 6:00 PMSound bath: 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM (75 minutes)Where: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden,578 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2ClimateThe Hall of One Hundred Rivers can be heated or air-conditioned, so the indoor portion stays comfortable regardless of the weather outside. The garden walk is outdoors, so please dress for the evening conditions.Cancellation PolicyRefunds available with 48 hours' notice before the event.Detailed arrival and preparation instructions will be emailed to you before the event.Your GuideAravind Vanchesan (Theta Space) is a meditation teacher and sound practitioner with over 25 years of daily practice. His work focuses on using sound as a gateway into deep rest, nervous-system regulation, and meditative stillness. Aravind has led group meditations and gong sound baths for thousands of participants across Vancouver in the last 5 years.The VenueDr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese GardenDr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is a registered museum and one of Vancouver's most distinctive cultural sites. Opened in 1986, it was the first Ming Dynasty–style classical garden built outside of China, and remains one of the few of its kind in the world.The Instruments Traveling with Me to the GardenGongs38-inch Pure Titanium Sun Dance Gong from Colorado38-inch Paiste Planetary Sun Gong from Switzerland36-inch Blue Moon Chau Gong from Australia32-inch Spiral Sufi Ammonite Gong from IranSound Instruments33-string Monochord from SpainTriple-Layer Ocean Drum from ItalySpiral Rainstick with Blue Micro-beads from PennsylvaniaCrystal Quartzophone from QuebecKailani Sound Sculpture from BrazilMoon Chimes from Vancouver IslandKoshi Chimes from France https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3ecbdc70-a8e9-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w687-h740-dc283848-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3ed8d4c0-a8e9-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3ee90160-a8e9-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w731-h740-dc081838-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3ef5ab90-a8e9-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w613-h740-dca8d8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3f075ed0-a8e9-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1108-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3f1ae6d0-a8e9-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w891-h740-dc080848-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3f28a270-a8e9-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w987-h740-dc080828-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3f36d340-a8e9-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w555-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3f46d8d0-a8e9-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w740-h740-dce8d8d8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3f749f90-a8e9-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w493-h740-dc481838-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3f940e70-a8e9-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h714-dc180828-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/gongs-in-the-garden-equinox-sound-bath/100001999456207340 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, yoga - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 44.06, max: 49.4, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - **lat**: 49.2797853 - **long**: -123.1040923 - **full address**: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall Street, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Gongs in the Garden - Equinox Sound Bath - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/09cf28fae6a645fd96368a4c328d16dce3efc9e09cc7a7dd5650d5fbc2298b0e-rimg-w1200-h617-dc280808-gmir.jpg?v=1788585523 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Gongs in the Garden - Equinox Sound Bath being held? - **A:** Gongs in the Garden - Equinox Sound Bath takes place on Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 08:15 pm at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall Street, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Gongs in the Garden - Equinox Sound Bath? - **A:** Gongs in the Garden - Equinox Sound Bath is organized by Theta Space. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Gongs in the Garden - Equinox Sound Bath is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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