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Reaffirming a Sacred Ecology in the Post-modern World (Part One)
Humanity is at the most significant crossroad we have ever faced as a species. The fate of all of planetary life hangs in the balance. For quite some time, the road we have been on appears to promise our extinction; in fact, it has already extinguished up to 90,000 other species. But is there another road and is there still time to traverse it in a manner that will care for us as well as for the rest of life?
Celebrate the Urs of Pir-O-Murshid Hazrat Inayat Khan
In this retreat, we will share memories of the Sufi Mystic Hazrat Inayat Khan, and through practices of meditation, contemplation, breath, remembrance (zikr), healing, silence, sound, music and song, trace him in ourselves. This retreat is a part of the weekend celebration for the day of passing (Urs) of Pir-O-Murshid Hazrat Inayat Khan.
Winter at The Abode
A Winter Meditation by Fazilee Buechel
Winter approaches cautiously this year, touching us with cold fingertips, then retreating with the advance of the sun. It is a sweet game of hide-and-seek. The solitude of winter allows us to play this game of hide-and-seek with the Beloved within.
Join our Mountain Crew!
Much has happened to the Abode infrastructure in 2011: A new septic system, a new roof for Alim and a new kitchen on the mountain. Now winter has settled in and we are planning 2012.
Mark your Calendar
A Preview of the 2012 Internal Events at the Abode
February 5th: Murshid Hazrat Inayat Khan’s Urs - On Sunday, join us for a special Universal Worship celebrating Hazrat Inayat Khan, a brunch and an afternoon celebration. Other events for February 3rd and 4th will be announced later
March 6 to 11/May 29 to June 3/September 11to 16/December 4 to 9: Suluk Shama - a two year spiritual training program offered by the Sufi Order International (SOI). The Shama class started in September of 2011.
April 6 to 8: Easter retreat with Yaqin Aubert followed by our annual Passover celebration
April 24-29: Federation meeting - This year, the international meeting of all the Hazrati Sufi Orders (Sufi Movement, Ruhanyat, Sufi Way, Sufi Contact, Fraternity of Light, Sufi Order International) is taking place in North America.
Have Your Wedding at The Abode!
From June 1st until September 30th, every year, the Abode Mountain Center hosts weddings. Exchanging vows on our mountain is the perfect place for those who wish to be surrounded by the magic and power of nature.
New Year Wishes
Dear Friends,
I am sitting next to our faithful wood stove, with our cat curled up in my lap and a mug of hot tea nearby. Fluffy white snowflakes drift lazily outside my window. I am listening to my favorite classical music station (WQXR). Haydar ‘Ali (Rick) is in a Sufi Graduate Studies class in the Meditation Hall here at the Abode and Ben (now 11 and almost as tall as me!) is at his new school (BCD) in West Stockbridge. Life is good….
The Freedom Within
A new year is coming. This is a time of transition in which it is good to take a retreat and reflect on our choices. What gives us the freedom to be ourselves in this world? What makes us question the constraints and attachments of our daily life and its pressures? Do we need to make time to face our true being? Have we given our mind a chance to enjoy a moment of intense clarity? Are we aware of our personal entrapments? Our usual, narrow ways of thinking, our limited perspectives, our fears of thinking differently, the demands of our work, our planning tendencies, our non-stop talking, our attachments and constant need for interaction?
An Emerald Earth
AN EMERALD EARTH
by Sharifa Norton and Muinuddin Smith
When the eyes and ears are open the leaves of the trees become as holy
scripture. Hazrat Inayat Khan
Is it possible to cultivate a spirituality that affirms the sacredness
of the Earth, of Nature and Her elements? Instead of discounting the
world around us, can we realize that it is imbued with profound beauty
and intelligence, and is literally a seedbed of All-Possibility? Can
we realize, within our own life, the awakening of a Divine Artist, an
unfolding and evolution that is millions upon millions of years in the making?
‘Hands To Work’ Program
The Abode is lucky to have the energy and commitment of Darrow students in Hands To Work, a program based on Shaker principles and on community service. Darrow students have given service to the Abode for many years. Here is an update on our progress.
Returning to the Abode - Interview with Pir Zia.
Pir Zia Inayat-Khan and his family recently returned to his home at The Abode. They spent a year abroad in Suresnes, France at Fazal Manzil. Fazal Manzil was Pir Zia’s grandfather’s, Hazrat Inayat-Khan’s, home. The Abode interviewed Pir Zia to share his experience abroad and upon his return, and to welcome him back to the Abode.
The Abode Messenger
This is the inaugural June 2011 issue of the Abode Messenger, which will be sent to all who become members of the worldwide Abode Community. This inside view of the Abode is for those who want to keep up with what is a rapidly evolving community of Love, Harmony and Beauty.
The Abode was created to materialize the message of Love, Harmony and Beauty brought to the West by Hazrat Inayat Khan, a Sufi master. This section gives information about...Read more
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