Edinburgh Festival of
Middle Eastern Spirituality
and Peace
SPECIAL EVENTS 2006 |
Coming: The International Association of Sufism Symposium September 14-16, 2006
Event
Title: Sufism Symposium Scotland 2006. Presenters: The
International Association of Sufism, IAS, For full information and registration forms, see 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. Cost: £8,
on the door on the night.
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
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/
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