This Virtual Sufi Lodge is a Place for Spiritual Companionship (Sohbet)
Zikr as a Way of Life
Shaikh Kabir Helminski talks about Sufi Zikr (remembrance) as a way of life, a recording from a One Through Love webcast earlier this year.
A Conversation with Mevlevi Teacher, Nur Artiran
In October 2011, the following conversation took place between Shaikh Kabir and Nur Artiran, Sefik Can Efendi's successor, and one of Turkey's most beloved teachers.
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On Hadith, Sohbet, Feb 5th
This sohbet is a study of some hadith to gain an appreciation of who Mohammed was, the message he embodied and the historic and potential effect of the message on humanity.
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Reflections on Sincerity and Resentment, Sohbet, Jan 27th
Recording of weekly sohbet with Shaikh Kabir and Camille Helminski.
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2 Poems by Hussein Ibn Mansur Al Hallaj
“The expressions of his intimate moments with the Beloved are like a powerful thunderstorm that sweeps the heart with terrifying power and yet brings serenity, life-giving water, freshness, and renewal to the heart, and occasionally a rainbow upon the horizon.” […]
The Inner Abolution, Sohbet, Jan 21st
Recording of weekly sohbet with Shaikh Kabir and Camille Helminski.
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Resentment, Sohbet, January 14th, Part 1 of 2
On the importance of clearing every trace of resentment from our hearts in order to attain communion with the Divine in meditation.
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Resentment, Sohbet, January 14th Part 2 of 2
On the importance of clearing every trace of resentment from our hearts in order to attain communion with the Divine in meditation.
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Sincerity, Sohbet, January 7th
A discussion of the importance of "Sincerity" with Shaikh Kabir.
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Rumi, Shams, and Life of the Heart
Trees are metaphysical witnesses, prophets from all the traditions as well as suppliers of refuge and gifts for all of creation. Rumi and Shams address surrender, satisfaction, remembrance, real Friendship, and contentment.
To be in Paradise, stop complaining; greet whatever comes as if it’s our greatest happiness. Say, “It's just like that,” and keep going.
The Friend is generous and wise, removing obstacles even if we don’t know it, providing our daily portion from His granaries in the mysterious world of the beyond. We are not given too much all at once so we don't become rebellious and wayward.
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