# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Listening Circle - Poetry. Story. Song. Silence - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm - **Event Description**: Summer 2026About this EventThe Listening CircleSummer 2026 Themes: Lost & Found, Loss, Recovery, Healing, Transitions, Love & Acceptance.The Listening Circle, founded in 2023, is an intentional gathering of local and international artists devoted to deep listening through poetry, story telling, song, acoustic music and silence. After more than 45 successful circles over the last three years, holding space for a multitude of diverse voices, Summer 2026 is guided by the overarching themes of lost and found, loss, recovery, healing, transitions, transience of all things, love and acceptance.Each gathering is held as a safe sacred container, with an understanding of what it feels like to heal in the relational field. This is a conscious practice space rooted in listening without interpretation or projection.~*~Participants Speak:"What Syra is creating through The Listening Circle feels rare and deeply helpful to me. This space has helped me reconnect with my true nature and remember what I am here on the planet for. I leave feeling more inspired and connected to myself."~ Hildegard“The Listening Circle is a beautiful, powerful and deeply healing space. Syra’s facilitation and poetry carry a quiet strength that creates real ripple effects. I felt welcomed, and genuinely moved by the care and the heART that is woven into the circle. Thank you!“~ Nita B.“My experience with the Listening Circle has been quite an expansive process. Syra as a facilitator is just amazing with her sense of being while holding space for the group. She made it such a safe environment for me to explore and access parts of me that I didn't think I could. This experience of beauty and grace, I will take with me in my growth journey.~ Valery D.“The Listening Circle led by Syra had been absolutely life-changing. The space is incredibly welcoming, unconditionally accepting and up lifting. It has been a privilege to participate in the circle and meet all the wonderful humans who have attended. I have grown immensely, both as a person and as an artist. "~ Stefania R.~*~TLC Codes & AgreementsTo ensure the integrity and sanctity of the container and community, the following codes are the pillars of the Listening Circle:1. No discriminatory, hateful or harmful speech towards a specific person, gender, gender identity, group or organization.2. No abusive or profane language.3. We listen without unsolicited advice, instruction or feedback during or after a sharing4. This is a listening space for the voice of the soul, and for personal aches and joys. It is not a forum for political debate, agenda-driven teaching or belief persuasion.5. Photography and brief video recordings may take place to document the Listening Circle and its living essence for its social media and website. By attending, participants acknowledge that selected media may be used by The Listening Circle for archival and promotional purposes.~*~Additional Note: To honor the integrity of the space, facilitator accountability includes to gently uphold these codes and principles and intervening when needed. Get in touch with Syra via listeningcircle@banyen.com~*~Syra Ra. Khan is the founder and facilitator of The Listening Circle. Her path has shaped her into a devoted space-holder and a ceremony artist weaving Qigong movement, poetry, songs and ancient Taoist meditations. She bridges the spirit world, ancient ancestors and new together creating sacred healing spaces that honor truth, sovereignty, clarity and authenticity. Her poetry and guided meditations are available on the free meditation app Insight Timer. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/the-listening-circle-poetry-story-song-silence/100001990338950379 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness, meditation, business, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 13+ - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Banyen Books & Sound - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Banyen Books & Sound - **lat**: 49.2684139 - **long**: -123.1839472 - **full address**: Banyen Books & Sound, 3608 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Listening Circle - Poetry. Story. Song. Silence - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/803a7d8926b5d1376e6b4dd514c1ca727a8d46583e896f1094b287a58243c17c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc3960a5-gmir.jpg?v=1779891114 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Listening Circle - Poetry. Story. Song. Silence being held? - **A:** The Listening Circle - Poetry. Story. Song. Silence takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Banyen Books & Sound, 3608 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for The Listening Circle - Poetry. Story. Song. Silence? - **A:** The Listening Circle - Poetry. Story. Song. Silence is strictly for guests aged 13 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 13 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Listening Circle - Poetry. Story. Song. Silence? - **A:** The Listening Circle - Poetry. Story. Song. Silence is organized by Banyan Books & Sound. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Listening Circle - Poetry. Story. Song. Silence is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. 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. If The Listening Circle - Poetry. Story. Song. Silence sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The Listening Circle - Poetry. Story. Song. 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