Mysticism and Spirituality Circle
A site to share inspirational poetry, readings, and practices to support our sangha of spiritual seekers on their paths.
After careful consideration, Wakil and Zarifah will joyfully be holding the Dances this evening at Keystone Church. Please drive carefully and make your own good decisions about traveling the roads where you live. We will close promptly at 9 pm, in keeping with the new schedule. Join us if you are able!
All are welcome. Fragrance free please.
Dear friends,
At this point, we are holding hope that we will be able to dance together
this Wednesday night at Keystone Congregational Church beginning at 7:30 pm
*Please check in again Wednesday morning as we will send out a final go – no go,
once we determine if the roads will be safe to travel.*
We hope you will be able to join Zarifah and myself, Wakil as we move into a
gentle, quiet, resting place together during these deep winter days. We
will have a healing dance, so also let us know if you have anyone whom you
would like us to name during that dance.
All are welcome – fragrance free please.
Blessings,
Wakil and Zarifah
Please join Lesley, Hayra and Zarifah, AND CHECK BACK IN CASE OF SNOW
CANCELLATION.
Will confirm or cancel on
*February 8th, 2019, 7:30-9:30pm*
*And All 2nd Fridays*
**Namaste Yoga Studio*
*The Evergreen Building 18021 15th Ave. NE, Suite 101 Shoreline, WA 98155 *
Beloveds, Everyone is welcome to this gathering of HEART in community
with friends and experienced travelers of the path guided by
Akbar, Hamid, Sheikh Mansur, Wakil, Zarifah and myself.
Pianist Daneshmand will accompany the Zikr.
In addition to our practice, throughout 2019 we will prepare to host the Ruhaniat Jamiat Khas,
the annual meeting of representatives of our lineage from throughout the world.
Over 120 guests are expected; we anticipate an open-to-all evening program in Seattle.
Love & MORE LOVE, Murshida Khadija
Sufi Ruhaniat Int’l Sufi Saturday & Zikr Saturday February 2, 2019
”Traveling the Path of Love, in Love, to Love…”
2:30–6 pm • SUFI PRACTICE
Practice • Dances of Universal Peace • Meditation
Teachings • Sohbet • Healing Service
6 pm • POTLUCK 7 pm • ZIKR & TURNING
Lake City, WA • INFORMATION (206) 850-2111 • halway@comcast.net
2844 NE 117th Street, Seattle, WA 98115 • Park on street, walk down
Ruhaniat SUFI SATURDAYS are usually offered on first Saturdays:
More 2019: March 2 • April 6 • May 4 • June 1 • July 6 • August 3
September 7 • October 5 • November 9(2nd Saturday) • December 7
From our dear brother Murad Phil:
This coming Sunday, January 20, 7 pm, I will be offering an evening
focused on the first lines of the Aramaic Lord’s Prayer in a format similar
to what has been described as a “Sufi Sesshin”. That is, we will alternate
between dance and meditation and other practices focused on the opening
lines of Yeshua’s (or Jesus’) great prayer in Aramaic, his own native
tongue.
I’ve been finding strength, peace and a reminder of my true nature
in this prayer that has been a source of solace and refreshment in the face
of the divisive social and political developments in which we are living.
Perhaps you also will find nourishment for your soul and Being by steeping
in the opening lines of Yeshua’s prayer and by invoking the presence of
Christ consciousness.
Please join me in launching the first Woodinville dance evening of 2019!
Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church
19020 NE Woodinville Duvall Rd, Woodinville, WA 98077
From our Sister Hayra:
Beloveds,
Tuesday is the 48th anniversary of Murshid Sam’s passing.*
On Wednesday, we will have the enlivening opportunity to share a small sampling from the original body of Dances of Universal Peace, along with dances radiating light.
Let’s invite that blessing stream together!
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
7:30 – 9 PM
Keystone Congregational Church
5019 Keystone Place North
Seattle, WA 98103
Bismillah!
Murad and Hayra
PS Thanks to Jahnavi for drumming for us on this special occasion.
*In Sufi tradition the death of a master is called “Urs”, which translates “wedding day”. A realized being may be more completely reunited with the great Oneness when giving up the body. This is cause for celebration!
Whidbey Island Zikr Circle
Sunday January 13th
Unity of Whidbey
5671 Crawford Rd
Langley Wa
Community Potluck 6:00
Circle of Remembrance 7:30
more information 425 788 1617
From our Brother Hassan:
Beloveds,
Please join us for our monthly circle of remembrance. On this evening we’ll be especially remembering the many contributions Laurie Julian made to our circle. She passed this week after a brief but intense struggle with brain cancer. Remembrances of and for Laurie are on her Caring Bridge site.
Below is excerpted from her long time partner Corinne. It captures her essence beautifully.
Much Love
Hassan
A Dance with Life
Journal entry by Corrine Bayley — Jan 7, 2019
Laurie Julian had a joyful dance with life — and a brief dance with brain cancer. She has left us peacefully, turning fully into the Light. Her 60th birthday would have been August 16, 2019. Her mother Elizabeth always said that Laurie was born with one foot in another plane; part of her was always with the angels. She was and is surely one of their tribe. She told me during her illness that her greatest joy was the privilege of opening a portal to see the divine essence in people — and to let them see it in themselves. As a friend said on this site: You shine your light so brightly on those you meet that it makes everyone feel seen and deeply cherished. We have all felt that, and I am beyond grateful for having felt it for 30 years. We will miss her generous sharing of music, joy, compassion, love, zest for life, and deep spirituality. Each of us carries something of what we loved in her, and we each have our own gifts. Let’s help each other share them even more brightly than before. The world can’t afford to lose any amount of light or love.
From our Sister Hayra:
Dear Dancing Ones,
This Friday at Shoreline Dance, we will be acknowledging the 48th anniversary of the passing of the originator of The Dances of Universal Peace.
Come alone or bring a friend… who is seasoned or unfamiliar with the
Baraka that Murshid Samuel Lewis set in motion in 1968.
NAMASTE is a beautiful space with a sprung wooden floor, ADA accessibility,
and plenty of free parking.
May we meet in the Sacred Glance,
Hayra Fatah and Zarifah
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.. . January 11th, 2019, 7:30-9:30pm
.. . . . . . And All 2nd Fridays
.. . . . . Namaste Yoga Studio
.. . . . .The Evergreen Building
.. . 18021 15th Ave. NE, Suite 101
.. . . . . Shoreline, WA 98155
MAP:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/18021+15th+Ave+NE/@47.7601398,-122.3161608,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x54901050fc652081:0x88c552ef219dcda9!4b1!8m2!3d47.7601398!4d-122.3139721
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`From I-5, Exit #176 and head east on N 175th St for 0.7 miles
Turn left on 15th Ave NE
Just past NE 180th St and the gas station (and just before traffic winds
downhill) turn Left at the sign “The Evergreen Building”.
Namaste is through front entrance and immediately on the right
For Newcomers:
Welcome!
These Dances use simple circle movements to live music, inspired by wisdom traditions from around the globe. Each Dance is taught, no need to bring a partner, no experience necessary.
Come as you are or dress elegantly. A water bottle can be handy.
More info:
hayrafatah@gmail.com 206 546-6092
zarifahsings@outlook.com / 541 337-4604
edequine@gmail.com / 206 842-5181
http://seattledancesofuniversalpeace.org/shoreline.htm
BISMILLAH! We begin in God’s Holy Name
Saturday, January 5, 2019
Puget Sound SUFI RUHANIAT INT’L
SUFI SATURDAY: SUFI SESSHIN & ZIKR
Spiritual Ideals Becoming Living Realities
2:30–6 pm SUFI SESSHIN
Practice • Dances of Universal Peace • Sitting Meditation • Healing Service
6 pm POTLUCK7 pm ZIKR & TURNING
2844 NE 117th Street, Seattle/LAKE CITY, WA
INFORMATION (206) 850-2111
NOTE CHANGES: Date, Time, and Location
Hamid Daniel and Hayra Fatah invite you once again, to a long depth-filled evening that hails in the New Year. In Puget Sound, we are usually one of the last Circles to add to this healing wave that has passed around the Earth. This year we will be on the leading edge of the wave… gathering on December 30th. This hopefully will result in safer roads on your way home. And we will end by 11, to allow those who need to catch a ferry a good option.
Generously, Unity of Whidbey Island and Gaea van Breda are hosting us on Whidbey Dances of Universal Peace Community’s usual last Sunday of the month.
For the 28th year… Global Peace Dance… a Meaningful Drug- and Alcohol-free Gathering
Sunday, December 30th, 2018
– – – – – – – – 7-11pm – – – – – – – –
– – – UNITY of WHIDBEY – – –
At SR 525 and Crawford Road
5671 Crawford Road
Langley, WA 98260
$10 per person
Healthy snacks to share welcomed
Return ferries to Mukilteo depart Clinton at
New and veteran Dancers are ushered into a multi-culturally-inspired holding of life. Acoustic music, simple song, and movement… ride on the resonant power of sacred phrases from around the world.
Come alone or bring a friend.