July, 2011 - The Threshold Society

The Bird’s Wise Counsels

Story of the captive bird which gave the following injunctions: do not feel sorrow for what is past, think about taking precaution for the present need, and do not spend time in repenting.

In mid-June of 2011, I was a guest of Camille at the Snowmass Inter-Spiritual Dialog, held in the lovely setting of St. Benedict’s Monastery in Snowmass, Colorado. The Dialog is an on-going process with more than a 25 year history in seeking to promote communication and exchange among many of the world’s spiritual or contemplative traditions and to identify “points of agreement” among them. Each of the core members or “mentors” of the group, of which Camille is the current Islamic/Sufi representative, invited several guests.

Al Fatiha

Al Fatiha recited by Erika & Lisa Bismillaah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem Al hamdu lillaahi rabbil 'alameen Ar-Rahman ar-Raheem Maaliki yaumid Deen Iyyaaka na'abudu wa iyyaaka nasta'een Ihdinas siraatal mustaqeem Siraatal ladheena an 'amta' alaihim Ghairil maghduubi' alaihim waladaaleen Aameen In the name of God, the infinitely Compassionate and Merciful. Praise be to God, Lord [...]

12 Essential Practices of Mevlevi Spirituality for 2003-6

January: Continually renew the intention to make the Divine Truth the center of your life February: Trust enough to accept every life situation as a teaching March: As much as possible, think and communicate the positive April: Make worship the rhythm and tone of your life May: Practice awareness of the heart by noticing the [...]

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