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What is the Criteria for Real Spirituality? Sohbet, May 5th

A conversation with Kabir Dede on the theme for May: Be an objective witness; see Hu everywhere.

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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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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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The Seeker Will Appear In The Sought

We often attempt to deepen in a Reality that may seem fragile, distant or not there at all. Experiences of devotion come easily within certain external frameworks, like holy places in Turkey, the Mevlevi Tradition’s homeland. The challenge is to sustain some of that orientation every day.