6 min
Music
Sanctuary, Live at Bhakti Fest
The title song of her album, performed on the main stage at Bhakti Fest.
About the artist
Donna De Lory
Donna De Lory, born in 1964, toured the world for many years as a backing singer and dancer for Madonna before turning to yoga and devotional music. She sings mantras and kirtan, often in call and response, on albums such as "The Lover and the Beloved", "Sanctuary" and "The Unchanging", and performs at kirtan gatherings and concerts. Her recent recordings include a version of "Om Namah Shivaya" with Krishna Das.
Upcoming events
Meet Donna De Lory in person.
Talks, day programmes and retreats currently listed in the Paths Are Many calendar.
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Talks & videos
Watch before you attend.
Short introductions and longer conversations, to hear this artist in their own words.
5 min
Music
Gayatri Mantra
The Gayatri in her own setting, sung in English and Sanskrit.
7 min
Music
He Ma Durga
A chant to Durga, from the album Sanctuary.
Path
The wider context.
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Love as the direct path
Bhakti
The path of loving devotion: surrender, chanting and remembrance as ways to dissolve the sense of separation from the divine.
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