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This Virtual Sufi Lodge is a Place for Spiritual Companionship (Sohbet)

The Donkey Needs a Rider

A group reflection led by Kabir and Camille Helminski on 4 readings taken from ‘Rumi’s Sun: The Teachings of Shams of Tabriz’. Various themes are touched upon including: Connecting to silence; Training to be a source which radiates blessing not negativity; One should always go deeper behind the apparent meaning of actions and words; the longing for true and sincere words over those that are simply sweet diplomacy.

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The Living Tradition of the Mevlevi Path

It has been a privilege and an honor to be associated with this Mevlevi tradition. It has shaped our thoughts, values, perceptions, and prayers. We draw upon the inspiration of Hazrati Mevlana and we are also grateful for the centuries of wisdom and beauty that true Mevlevis have left as a legacy. We have been following the Mevlevi Path since we took hand with Suleyman Dede in 1980 and he gave us permission to teach and lead zhikrs. In 1990 the honorable Celaletttin Celebi gave us permission to wear the Mevlevi Destar and specifically to “teach the mystic path of the Mevlevis.” Our journey on this path continued with the kind support of the noble and generous Celebi family, and along the way was strengthened by many friendships with beautiful Mevlevis, including the faithful and humble Sefik Can Efendi.

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Personal Reflections from Turkey

Konya! Mevlana! Ashk! For the past thirty years or more a current has run through my life, our lives, sometimes as a subtle guidance, sometimes as a sense of meaningful coherence, and sometimes as an upwelling force that makes the eyes glisten, if not overflow with tears.

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