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A LETTER FROM MUIZ ABOUT THE SANTA
ROSA DANCE CIRCLE AND CLASS    read it here

Sufi Zikr Circle led by Pir Shabda Oct 22nd    flyer here

Pir Shabda writes about his recent journey to Israel   Read letter

PIR SHABDA AUDIO DOWNLOADS

Public Event: Introduction to Rumi and Classical
Sufism with Imam Bilal Hyde    GO


More Events with Imam Bilal    GO
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Aamil Targow

Hadrat Zikr Circle led by Aamil Targow Oct 14th

In Sebastopol, 8 PM    info here


Fall Quarterly Dance Retreat Oct 17-19


Tui Wischinsky

Neshama's SF Dance Circle with special guest: Sheikh Tui Wischinsky, Oct 19th
New time. 2:30 pm

3rd Sunday Each Month: Cultural Integration Fellowship, 2650 Fulton St at 3rd Av in San Francisco, 2:30 - 4:30 pm. Interfaith Dances, Spiritual Walks and Teachings From Many Traditions info here

Gatha classes with Murshid Wali Ali in SF: Oct 28th, Nov 25th

Study of the esoteric papers of Hazrat Inayat Khan and Murshid SAM's commentaries. Open to all mureeds. Pot-luck precedes.     Read more.

Dharma Nights with Wali Ali at the Mentorgarden

Dharma Night was originally offered by Murshid Sam. He gave teachings and practices from the Dharmic traditions: the Hindu and Buddhist paths. With his return to the Mentorgardem Wali Ali has been inspired to reinstitute these evening classes. October 21, November 18, December 9
WALI ALI'S AUDIO DOWNLOADS

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BIRTHING SELF, DISCOVERING SELF, DISCOVERING HOME: A SOULWORK RETREAT
Led by Murshids Mariam Baker and Saadi Klotz, near Ashland, Oregon Oct 12th - 17th
SOULWORK, as developed by Pir Moineddin Jablonski is a way of freeing the body, heart and soul into greater presence and embodied spirituality. It is not a way of imagination, rather a way of experience. It follows the Sufi principle that each human being is here with the ultimate and primal impulse of the fulfillment of the Soul's purpose on the earth in the now. It is both an approach to spiritual practice, applicable to many paths, as well as a method of psycho-spiritual counseling. During counseling, from a place of deep relaxed breath and grounding, there is access to inner guidance and the wisdom that lives within each human being. On the group level, meditation, walking, art, movement, dance, breath, writing and poetry all become expressive components of this work. This retreat is designed for those who wish to use Soulwork as a spiritual practice, and for those who wish to become certified Sufi Soulwork providers. Welcome to initiates and by permission. Cost: $675. (includes workshop fee, shared room and meals) To register send: $375. made out to Sufi Heart Community with your initiator’s name, your name and contact info, including email to: 9820 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, OR 97540 Deposit is refundable up to Sept. 12th Contact: Yahya at: zahira1@earthlink.net or 541-535-3338

The Inner Journey   (Note change of date, starts Nov 1st)
a series of one day retreats with Mahdiah Esther Jacobs Kahn

Mahdiah is a retreat guide and senior teacher in the Sufi Order International and a teacher of the Diamond Logos work. This series of one day retreats will allow participants to go deeply within themselves to heal, discover their True Being and find a sense of renewal. The retreats will utilize practices with presence, inquiry, meditation, breath, mantra (wazifa), zikr and dream work. After the first retreat, November 1st 2008, a commitment to the entire series will be necessary so the group can support a deepening of the journey. Early Bird discount til Oct 20th.

For further information see the flyer, contact Mahdiah at (415 )383-3548 or email Mahdiah@comcast.net


The Sufi Conference, Oct 16-19 at Asilomar   go

Featuring Lewelleyn Vaughan-Lee, Pir Zia, Pir Shabda, Imam Bilal, Peter Kingsley and more

"This energy of divine love cannot be brought into life by any single Sufi order or teacher, but only when different orders and lovers of God are gathered together for the sake of the One, for the sake of the whole."    -- Lewelleyn Vaughan-Lee
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2009 Mexico Sufi Camp with Asha Greer and Atum O'Kane is Jan 3rd-10th.

Come join us for a wonderful retreat on a beautiful beach where the jungle meets the sea. Mexico Camp provides a rare opportunity to dive deeply into spiritual practice within a supportive community while enjoying the natural beauty and serenity of the surrounding environment. Deluxe accommodations at an oceanfront retreat, located in a fishing village an hour and a half north of Puerto Vallarta. Register now ...    GO
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Event Dates to save -- early registration advised

  • Introduction to Rumi and Classical Sufism with Imam Bilal Hyde Nov 11, 18, & Dec 2 & 9
    also Half-day Intensives Sat & Sun, Nov 22-23. For info click here and scroll down.
  • Sufi Sesshin 2009 January 2nd - 11th: a ten day retreat
    with meditation, dances and zikr to start the New Year! FLYER    ONLINE REGISTRATION
  • Join Pir Shabda Kahn & Denise Kaufman in Bali - Jan 25th to Jan 31st, 2009  GO
  • Feast for the Senses Morocco Tour, including the Sacred Music Festival in Fez; w/ Hamida Dides, 5/23-6/04/09
More out-of-town camps, retreats etc on the Pilgrim's Calendar
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Sufism in the News

  • 'The other Islam: Sufism and Global Harmony' author interview: a broad view of Sufi influence in today's Islamic world.
  • Report on ELIYAHU MCLEAN's interfaith Peace work in Jerusalem here.
  • Iran festival in Cupertino, Oct 12th: article.
  • "Heart of brightness"    Senegalese Muslims sometimes walk straight from Friday prayer to their local nightclub. Worship, music and dance coexist easily in Africa's westernmost country, home to a number of Sufi, or Islamic mystic, orders. (Toronto Star) article
  • DVD Review: Sufi Soul -- The Mystic Music Of Islam: Blogcritics.org article.
  • New Sufi Music/Video Channel! Hear it
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	The great Indian teacher Nisargadatta Maharaj once said,
	 "Wisdom tells me I am nothing.
	 Love tells me I am everything.
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