Path of the Dervish with Shakina Reinhertz

May 25, 2013 – May 27, 2013

A three day Training at the Abode of the Message, during Memorial weekend, Saturday through Monday, with Shakina Reinhertz, Representative in the Sufi Order International, Vice Postneshin in the Mevlevi Order of America, and author of ” Women called to the Path of Rumi”.

Through turning, zikr, ritual, and sohbet, we will share the dervish path, a dynamic process for joining heart to heart, in union with the Beloved.  Shakina will be offering her thirty-three years of experience with the Dervish Whirling Ceremony, and teachings from the unpublished Mevlevi Training Manual, created by her, at the request of Makam Postneshin Jelaluddin Loras from Konya Turkey.  Limited to 22. The second of a series. The third will be offered in the Fall.
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The Dynamics of Healing Series: Magnetism

June 1, 2013, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

This evolving series explores the elements of healing as taught by Sufi Masters Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan, Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan and Pir Zia Inayat-Khan. The first one-day seminar starts with magnetism, the ability to attract and maintain energy in our various systems, maintain our own health and use in healing and helping others. These traditional teachings are supplemented by the findings of modern psychology and other related fields. This seminar is highly experiential and interactive, appropriate for all who are interested in sharing spiritual healing from different perspectives.
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2013 Silent Retreat - Leaders Training/SOI Camp

July 3, 2013 – July 11, 2013

The Summer Gathering of the Sufi Order International (SOI) offers an introduction to universal Sufism. We honor all religions and welcome all as one single family.

The camp offers three programs designed to meet the needs of both seasoned leaders and seekers without previous experience. Morning meditations, body centered practices and opportunities to connect to nature are integrated throughout all programs.
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