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Sufism Symposium Scotland 2006. Presenters: The
International Association of Sufism, IAS, Symposium brochure in PDF format Symposium press release and full speakers list Details and registration form. Wednesday 13 September 2006 only, 8.30pm. Pre-Symposium Film at the Filmhouse Cinema Al-Ghazali:
The Alchemist of Happiness. This film explores the life and impact of the greatest spiritual and legal philosopher in Islamic history. Examining his existential crisis of faith that arose from his rejection of formal book based learning in favour of direct experience, it reveals profound parallels with our own times. Ghazali became known as the Proof of Islam, and his path of love and spiritual excellence overcame the pitfalls of the religious fanaticism of his day. As a result of his efforts, Sufism was integrated into the wider body of Islamic teachings. But as early 20th century Muslim reformers largely abandoned his path, this gave rise to the more literalist and less tolerant schools of thought. The film will be introduced by Dr Neil Douglas-Klotz, internationally-known scholar of religious studies and psychology, and a senior teacher of the Sufi Ruhaniat International through which he has led spiritually rooted peace-seeking journeys to Russia, Eastern Europe, Syria, Jordan, and Israel.
Thursday 14 September 2006: World Sufi Concert: An
Evening of Sufi Music, Poetry and Shared Chanting (Zikr). Date/Time:
Thursday 14 September 2006, 7pm-9.30pm. Doors open 6.30pm. Event Description: A public evening gathering celebrating Sufism through music, poetry, and shared chanting (zikr), including Taneen Sufi Music Ensemble, Saadi Neil Douglas-Klotz accompanied by Taneen, TAMIR, and the International Sufi School of Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba, among contributions from participants at the International Sufism Symposium. See: http://www.ias.org, and http://www.taneen.org/, www.rumi-wayoftheheart.com 1. Taneen
Sufi Music Ensemble's unique and original music -- arising
through prayer, meditation, and spiritual practice and rooted in
the Sufi musical tradition in its intent and inspiration -- is
a celebration of the heart's longing to unite with the Beloved.
Taneen, translated from the Persian as Divine Melody, transports
their audience to a state of inner peace while they interweave
ecstatic chant with the love poetry of both ancient and contemporary
Sufi masters, sung in English and recited in the original and 2.
Saadi Shakur Chishti accompanied by Taneen: Muhammad
Abdullah Kalama: invocation to Prophet Muhammad. The Zikr of
the First Human Being: song of remembrance drawn from Sura 7 Interval. 3.
The Way of the Heart‚: Ecstatic poetry
and colourful teaching stories of RUMI, performed by professional
actress TAMIR with music. Art draws us to our spiritual core.
May Rumi's exquisite words draw you a step closer to your light
self.‚ TAMIR inspires with her passionate interpretations. See:
www.rumi-wayoftheheart.com TAMIR,
actress has four one-woman shows performed in NYC and on tour.
Roles: Maria Callas, Medea, Bernarda Alba, Princess/Nightingale,
Conference of Birds.‚ Poetry on Prayer‚ CD - interfaith devotional
celebration of unifying universal theme of prayer. She's recorded
25 books. TAMIR's voice 4. Sufi Chants from the International Sufi School of Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba. Khidmatul Khadim, The International Sufi School of Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba is a School of Peace and Service established worldwide. In July 2005, the School held an International Exhibition in London entitled Nonviolence: A Choice‚. The exhibition was the product of deep research on the lives of men of peace from different eras, different countries, different cultures and religions. The research showed that beyond all differences, the common element remains the human being. Indeed peace starts within the human being himself, deep in his heart.One of the essential practices of our School is Zikrullah, for it is through the remembrance of God that the heart finds peace and tranquility.The School has hence produced three CDs of Zikrullah to illustrate the different stages which the heart goes through in its way towards the attainment of peace. The three CDs are thus entitled The Liberated Heart, The Appeased Heart‚ and The Ecstatic Heart. On the beat of the djembe, the International Sufi School will perform Zikrullah on the exhilarating West African mystical melodies. Verily, the remembrance of the Lord liberates and appeases the heart until it is led into ecstasy.
International Association of Sufism Symposium. St
George's West Church, 58 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh. Event Description: An international gathering of Sufis with representatives of schools, orders and tariqas worldwide demonstrating the diversity within this mystical school of the Islamic traditions. Art, music, poetry, lectures, spiritual practice and discussion amongst world leaders in the Sufi tradition. Topics for the conference will include: Ancient Wisdom and Everyday Life, Wisdom of the Past and the Present, Sufi Approaches to World Peace, Sufism and Multicultural Societies, Meditation and Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life. Sessions are open to all. Web link: http://www.ias.org/
Sufi
Conference Cost: £30/£20 (concessions)
per day, £50/£30 for both days. Friday,
September 15, 2006 Saturday September 16, 2006
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