From In the House of Remembering, by Kabir Helminski I was talking to somebody recently who, with a good heart, said, “I have no need for religion. I know what is right and what is wrong.” I didn’t comment or argue, but, actually, this brings up some very important subjects. Do we need God? [...]
Kabir Dede recently received the following message from Faruk Hemdem Çelebi, which we share with our community.
Salaams and greetings of heart dear friends, We are happy to share with you the announcement that, upon the recommendation of Kabir Dede, dear Mahmoud Mostafa has been bestowed a destar-i-sharif and recognized as a post-nishin (shaikh) of the Mevlevi Order, by the current head of the Order, Faruk Hemden Çelebi Efendi, on Mevlana’s birthday, September 30th in Konya.
The Fatiha, from Salaat, published by Threshold Society.
An offering heart to heart from Camille, in support of the soul journey during these challenging times.
Proportion, Beauty, and the Divine: Kabir Helminski in Conversation with Peter Gould on Design as Spiritual Practice
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January: A dervish is someone who makes a practice of humility, service, friendship, loyalty, and patience. ~from In The House of Remembering February: Remember, and resonate with the highest truth. March: Strive for God, with all the striving that is due to Him. ~Quran, Surah Hajj, 22:78. April: The most helpful thing for reforming the ego [...]
This album is a heartfelt offering from the Threshold Sufi Music Ensemble, recorded in Istanbul under the guidance of Kabir Dede and a circle of devoted musicians. It brings together fifteen ilahis—traditional Sufi songs—from the living Mevlevi tekke tradition, arranged across five classical maqams. The pieces are intended to be listened to in sequence, evoking [...]