Sacred Whirling, Sufism & Advaita, a 5-part Series

Monday, July 3rd, 2017

“… So the divine level is the one mind, the one consciousness, which is also the same thing as who you are …” ~ Philip Jacobs

This Overview introduces a 5-part interview between Paula Marvelly and Philip Jacobs, resident Sheikh of the London-based Study Society, discussing Advaita, Sufism and the turning ceremony of the whirling dervishes, and in particular the way in which sacred dance can be a direct means for accessing, and becoming one with the Divine. Paula Marvelly is the creator and editor of The Culturium, a magnificent site about Art and Consciousness. Paula was also a former editor of Stillness Speaks.

Munajat: Sama by Pir Elias Amidon

Wednesday, June 21st, 2017

Munajat: “… a “whispered prayer” … is On its way to endlessness it has no need for hurry.  ~ Pir Elias Amidon

Munajat is a book of forty prayers, by Pir Elias Amidon. These prayers “… were originally inspired by the Munajat — “whispered prayers.” Enjoy Sama, another of Elias’ intimate conversations with God!

Pir Elias: The Mysticism of Music

Monday, June 19th, 2017

“If we listen closely to the coming-into-and-passing-out-of-being of each sound we can recognize that here is the very creation and renewal of the cosmos.” ~ Pir Elias

Pir Elias Amidon explores the mystery of music, What happens when music touches us?  What is it that enchants us in the mingling of sounds? What is happening that moves us so? Amidon’s aim is to suggest another way of experiencing what is behind the questions.

Rumi: Like This

Friday, June 9th, 2017

When someone mentions the gracefulness
of the nightsky, climb up on the roof
and dance and say,

                                       Like this.

If anyone wants to know what “spirit” is,
or what “God’s fragrance” means,
lean your head toward him or her.
Keep your face there close.

                                       Like this.

Continue reading to enjoy Rumi’s full post…

Rumi: Gnats Speaking with Solomon

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

“O Solomon, you are the champion of the oppressed.
You give justice to the little guys, and they don’t get
any littler than us! We are tiny metaphors
for frailty. Can you defend us?”

Continue reading to enjoy Rumi’s full poem …

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