Suleyman Dede (1904-January 19, 1985)
"The one in whom poverty is complete is the one in whom God appears" ~Shams of Tabriz
Think and Speak the Positive (Source Quotes)
"O Prophet, indeed We have sent you as a witness (Shahid) and a bringer of good tidings (Basheer) and a warner (Nazeer). And one who invites to Allah (Daee) , by His permission, and an illuminating lamp (Sirajan Munira)" [Al-Ahzab 33:45-46]. “Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day must either speak good or remain silent” (al-Bukhari, Muslim) [...]
The Mysterion School
Join us for Year 3 of The Mysterion School
The Idea of Spiritual Training
From The Knowing Heart The role of a Sufi teacher in modern culture is analagous to an athletic coach who would like to train people to develop their abilities to an Olympic level. He would have been educated for this and have the appropriate degree. Without necessarily being the greatest athlete himself, he would be [...]
The Court of Truth, A State Beyond States [Rumi’s Urs VIDEO]
Shaikh Kabir's selections from Rumi's Urs celebration held Dec 15th, includes video
The Green Palm: Hazrati Maryam and the Surrender of Love
Camille Helminski reflects on the example of Hazrati Maryam in keeping God as our companion in every state
Rumi on Entering Spiritual Reality
Translations from the Mathnawi, by Kabir Helminski, shared in today's sohbet (6 October, 2024). Includes a video recording of the session.
Sunday Meditation
Monthly online meditation with Shaikh Kabir, Camille, and other members of the Threshold community
The Radiance of the Soul
Reflections from Camille Helminski from the San Damiano Feb 2024 retreat on the Radiance of the Soul.
Preserving Our Souls in The Face of Soullessness
Shaikh Kabir's complete background notes for speeches given at Princeton’s Commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights and at the R20 International Summit of Religious Authorities (ISORA)