Residing in Boulder County bestows upon its inhabitants many benefits, whether socially, culturally, or educationally. However, religious diversity is not a decidedly strong attribute in our relatively homogeneous religious landscape. I say relatively, because certainly Abrahamic traditions are well represented, and a smattering of major Eastern traditions can also be discovered along our thriving Front Range. However, deciding on what type of research topic turned out to be more difficult than I expected. Partly because I wanted an interesting and challenging project and partly because I was trying to explore something unusual and completely outside my comfort zone. Accordingly, the anthropological field study I will aspire to unveil is “Kirtan and the Bhakti Mandala” at The StarHouse. The accompanying ethnographic attempt to carefully analyze the intentions of anthropological field study participants may contain unintentional inaccuracies due to my divergence from a mainstream religious tradition. This can be attributed to the lack of long-term field studies (this research was conducted over the course of several hours in a single day) as well as the relative lack of research experience most likely demonstrated by this particular student.IntroductionThe StarHouse All Seasons Chalice is "a non-profit church, dedicated to the celebration of the sacred" (StarHouse), located approximately 3 miles west of Boulder, Colorado, along Sunshine Canyon Road. In addition to hosting a variety of ongoing events and programs that StarHouse administrators call "trans-denominational" (StarHouse), the grounds and associated facilities are also available for an assortment of eclectic ceremonies and rituals. On November 3, at… middle of paper… the chants began with a relaxed musical time signature, often building to an unhurried crescendo, leaving the room filled with an almost palpable vibration of energy. . At the end of each Kirtan, the participants emerged from their experience, re-centered themselves and, after a short silence, the chant leader began again. The involvement of the crowd, unlike other religious traditions I have participated in, was a fundamental piece of this experience; connecting everyone in the room equally while allowing each individual the freedom to focus on their intention. Finally, as the last light of the day began to fade, the Kirtan and Bhakti Mandala concluded with “Jai Ganesha”, a popular Kirtan. As the participants gathered their shoes and quietly dispersed into the approaching evening, the heat of the previous three hours lingered.