“Minyan of One and Many”
Performance piece by composer and sound artist Charlie Lyttle that investigates the somatic manifestation of grief through sound.
August 11, 2026
Campbell Hall, NY
Photo by Elijah Stone Edwards
@edwards_eli
Inspired by the teachings of Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, the project serves to honor a close friend who passed away. For 97 consecutive days, Charlie is recording his daily meditations using a process of tape degradation and sonic facsimile, capturing his breath, heartbeat, and ambient sounds.
The 97th and final performance will take place on Tuesday August 11, 2026 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM at the SHEA Tree Center in Campbell Hall, NY
Charlie invites the community to join him for this recorded collective meditation.
Suggested donation of $20. Location details provided at time of registration.
Learn more about Charlie Lyttle and his “Minyan of One and Many” project.
“After the death of a close friend, Charlie, a daily meditator, adopted a new mantra for his practice. “Breathing in, I know there is grief inside me,” he repeats silently, lying down, eyes closed. “Breathing out, I am holding it with love.” Long entranced by the sound of human breath, Charlie has set out to record these once daily meditations for 97 consecutive days to honor his friend (who died two months shy of her 97th birthday).”
Space is limited so reserve your spot early!