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NEW VENUE and schedule for Santa Rosa Dance Circle and Sufi Class starting Jan 5th, 7:30 pm

First Monday of each month, with Muiz and friends (but no more cowboy decor!)
Earle Baum Center for the Blind, 4539 Occidental Rd, 2/3 mi W of Fulton (MAP HERE).

2009 Urs Celebrations of and for our local Sufi Community

In the Sufi traditions, the anniversary of the day an enlightened Pir leaves the planet, to be reunited with the one and only Beloved, is honored annually. A large and joyous gathering is held, bringing together old timers and newcomers alike to celebrate that particular Master's earthly life, legacy and living presence with dance, music and treasured stories.

  ♥ This year's Urs of Murshid SAM will be held Thursday, January 15, 2009 from 7-10 pm at the Marin Art & Garden Center in Ross, at 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd just west of the College of Marin. Urs flyer (PDF) is here.

  ♥ The Urs of Hazrat Inayat Khan will be at Community Congregational Church, up on the hill in Belvedere, February 5th 7:00 - 9:30 pm    (Directions)

  ♥  The Urs of Pir Moineddin Jablonski: 7:30 pm at the Mentorgarden, 410 Precita Ave, San Francisco


POETRY WORKSHOPS with Tamam Kahn in San Rafael: 8 sessions Monday evenings

Starts Jan 19th, ends March 16th. Craft talk and writing exercises; share your writing with a class group founded on trust and respect. $200 for the series. Flyer here. Call Tamam at 415-499-1778 or tamam@qaswa.com.
Read more on Tamam's Web Site

Muiz Brinkerhoff will co-lead

Winter Northern California Quarterly Dance Retreat in Geyserville
"The Boundless Treasure of Heart"

Jan 23rd - 25th. Led by Muiz Brinkerhoff and Ayat Kindschi. Flyer here

Also, SOUTHERN CALIF QUARTERLY JAN 17th-19th, FEATURING TUI, TASNIM AND YARROW. Flyer here


SRI symbol 2008

Jamiat Ahm Gathering of the
Sufi Ruhaniat International
Prescott Arizona, April 16-19

Contact: Majid Barbara Swain, 928-778-2543 or at jamiatahm2009@mindspring.com or go here.
Murshid Wali Ali Meyer

Mureeds Class in Cotati with Murshid Wali Ali
   "Zikr and Concentration", starts Feb 12th

Classes will be held monthly on the second Thursday evenings,
at 8:00 to 10:00 PM at Temple Ner Shalom Cotati, CA       Class flyer here

Contact: Samia Bloch (510-548-5010 - voice mail, leave time to return call) or send E-mail to Samia

Photo of Pir Zia Visit Pir Zia Inayat-Khan's new blog at www.sevenpillarshouse.org, featuring current entries related to Barack Obama's election and 'Id al- Adha. Pir Zia will also offer a live webcast on Sunday, December 14th, at 10:30 a.m. PST. The theme of the webcast is In the Footsteps of the Prophets. Building on the theme of planetary prophetology introduced in previous webcasts, Pir Zia will speak about the nature of prophetically inspired action in today's world.
Just released, a new web resource publishing the poetry of Pirani Ameena Begum Ora Ray Baker, wife of Hazrat Inayat Khan and mother of Pir Vilayat, Pir Hidayat, and the heroic Noor Inayat-Khan. See it here.
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Dharma Night with Wali Ali at the Mentorgarden Jan 13th

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. November 18th, December 9th
WALI ALI'S CLASS RECORDINGS ONLINE: AUDIO DOWNLOADS

Sufi Zikr Circles led by Pir Shabda -- In Fairfax at the Semahane, once a month, 8 PM
Jan 14th    flyer here

RECORDED TALKS BY PIR SHABDA, AUDIO DOWNLOADS

NEW DVD OFFERING: Murshid As I Remember Him, as told by Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan.
The story of Hazrat Inayat Khan told with both love and reverence by his son. He narrates the family's history, replete with fascinating stories of the dervishes, and sadhhus as well as the mighty and famous in Murshid's life. Pir Vilayat is a great story teller and this is a story he relishes. He infuses these tales with both humor and enthusiasm. Through him and over a hundred photographs and pictures we are able to see and experience the great master's presence. GO

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*** Recordings available from Faisal Muqaddam's presentations at CIIS, Oct 08 info here.


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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More coming events

  • INDIVIDUAL RETREATS with Mahdiah Esther Jacobs Kahn, 3 to 7 days starting January 2nd.
  • 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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"The Vaishnavas say that when Krishna
loves you He will give you what you ask for;
but if He really loves you,
He’ll take everything away."




(Vaishnava is a major Hindu tradition)



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