# Event Details - **Event Name**: GONGTOPIA at Blue Lotus Temple! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 19 Dec, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Join Michael Bettine for his wonderful and sensory experience using a variety of gong and percussion instruments.About this EventPURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gongtopia-at-blue-lotus-temple-tickets-240431165087Imagine floating in an ocean of sound, where you can let go of all your stress and worries. Gongs, Singing Bowls, Bells, and other instruments ring out, creating waves of vibrations that wash over you. Your mind, body, and energy systems are able to realign and recharge, helping to clear out blockages, while leaving you refreshed and reawakened. In our over stressed world, these primordial sounds can help us reach a space of calm and healing within ourselves.He is also able to speak about the instruments, putting them into a historical and cultural context; as well as demonstrating both the sounds and techniques he uses in a meditation session or concert.Michael a professional percussionist, based in Milwaukee, WI, with over 40 years of experience playing all types of music. He bought my first Gong in 1975 and was hooked. Since then, he’s researched and studied the affects sound can have on our minds and bodies. For the past 18 years, he has been working mostly with Gongs, Singing Bowls, Bells, and other resonant metal instruments under the name GONGTOPIA, presenting Gong Meditation sessions and solo percussion concerts. He has released over 40 recordings under his name. His long running blogs, The Way of the Gong™, Art As A Spiritual Practice, and, Percussion Deconstruction™, have been embraced by both the meditation/sound therapy, and percussion communities. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/woodstock/gongtopia-at-blue-lotus-temple/100001203761034659 - **Event Categories**: meditation, health-wellness, concerts, music, entertainment, art, spiritual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 21 hours - Location: Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple Woodstock - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 32.49, max: 32.49, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Woodstock - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple Woodstock - **lat**: 42.312997 - **long**: -88.447301 - **full address**: Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple Woodstock, 221 Dean Street, Woodstock, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: GONGTOPIA at Blue Lotus Temple! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a21d84b5b8dbbfc22611063aa3c1133026f516a8bd99155d7d03d53d9d21a389-rimg-w640-h494-dc15141d-gmir.jpg?v=1766556319 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is GONGTOPIA at Blue Lotus Temple! being held? - **A:** GONGTOPIA at Blue Lotus Temple! takes place on Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 19 Dec, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple Woodstock, 221 Dean Street, Woodstock, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for GONGTOPIA at Blue Lotus Temple!? - **A:** Tickets for GONGTOPIA at Blue Lotus Temple! are priced at USD 32 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 32 + USD 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing GONGTOPIA at Blue Lotus Temple!? - **A:** GONGTOPIA at Blue Lotus Temple! is organized by Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** GONGTOPIA at Blue Lotus Temple! 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 Woodstock, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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