Breitenbush March 25-8
The Dances of Universal Peace
March 25 - 28, 2004
Spring Renewal Retreat
Breitenbush Hotsprings, OR
Call of the Divine
Awakening the Listening Heart
O nature sublime, speak to me through silence, for I am awaiting in silence, like you, the call of God.
- Hazrat Inayat Khan, Nature Meditations
Sheikh Mansur Rodney Kreps, Zakira Beverly Sensiba
The Dances of Universal Peace weave sacred phrases, scripture, spiritual practice, body prayer, and circle dances into a deep wellspring of joy, discovery, and transcendence. With joyful music and prayerful dance we will explore the Universal Heart, looking with the eyes and listening with the ears of Love. Here dwells the Beloved, the Only Being. Sacred Retreat is the seed of love planted in the still heart, yielding a bountiful fragrance even when shaken by the world’s disturbing aspects. Come, dance with us and renew the seed of love in your heart. The facilitators bring together many years of Dance, Dance leadership, and serving the development of aspiring dance leaders. All represent Western Sufi lineages which are rooted in the wisdom traditions of all times and places.
Space is limited; please register early. All are welcome regardless of Dance experience. There is no children’s program but children who can participate and/or respect the contemplative atmosphere are welcome.
Cost includes delicious vegetarian meals (please specify wheat/egg/dairy free diets if necessary) prepared by the Breitenbush staff, lodging (please specify m/f and roommate preference if applicable), and full use of the rejuvenating hot spring pools, sauna, and forest trails.
Deposit: $175 to reserve space; full cost $275 for registrations/deposits postmarked by 2/15; $325 thereafter. No refunds after 3/15.
1109 NW 87th Street
Seattle, WA 98117.
Information: Zakira Beverly Sensiba 206.706.4639 mailto:ZakiraBev @aol.com
Universel Mar 12-14, w Shabda Kahn
Daily Life as Sacred Life
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WEEKEND SEMINAR THE UNIVERSEL BOTHELL, WA | MARCH 12-14, 2004 FRIDAY EVENING 7-9:30 PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9:30-4:00 |
Great
Heart
Sufi Pir Shabda Kahn
SUFI RUHANIAT INTERNATIONAL
SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR
Sufi Mysticism offers many keys to developing deep human-ness in the context of daily life. In relationship, in career, in study, and in spiritual unfoldment the Sufi seeks the Divine Presence through the instrument of the human heart. This weekend is an opportunity to explore devotion, sacred phrases, spiritual dance, walking meditation, singing, and contemplation as tools for balanced, compassionate living. Pir Shabda is the head of the Sufi Ruhaniat International, the Mentor Teachers Guild and the International Network for the Dances of Universal Peace. He brings delight, mastery, wisdom, humor, and a spirit of abiding friendship to the well-established Sufi teaching lineage of Pir-o-Murshid Hazrat Inayat Khan and Murshid Samuel Lewis. In addition to traditional and contemporary Sufi practice, Pir Shabda is a renowned teacher of India’s classical vocal music tradition as well as a 30 year student Tibetan Buddhist practice.
INFORMATION: KHADIJA 206-850-2111
(Very Limited) HOUSING OFFERS & REQUESTS: ANTARAJNANI 425-788-1617 * paul1aj @ aol . com
BOTHELL MOTELS: Sierra Suites 425-482-2900 * Comfort Inn 800-221-2222
REGISTRATION: ZAKIRA 206.706.4639 * zakirabev @ aol.com
Space is limited; please register early. All are welcome regardless of experience or affiliation. Cost: $108 postmarked by 3/2; $125 thereafter; no refunds after 3/2. Bento Box lunches $10; specify Saturday and/or Sunday; Thai Chicken or Tofu. Tea will be provided. Checks to Beverly Sensiba * 1109 NW 87 th Street * Seattle, WA 98117. Registrations confirmed by email 3/8. The Universel: 24105 19th Avenue SE * Bothell, WA (about 35 miles north of airport) * I-5 N. past downtown to 405 * I-405 S. to Bothell Exit * South on Bothell/Evergreen Highway * Left/East on 228th at 1st light * 2 blocks to 2nd light * Right/South on 19th Avenue SE * Travel 1.5 miles * 2-story brick & cedar building on left w/metal gate & cable. (MAP)
Led by Pir Shabda and community, visiting Guest Teachers & Musicians
Universel * Preregistration Only * SPACE IS LIMITED * $10 * CALL 206-850-2111
Marsh House February 13-15
The Dances of Universal Peace
February 13-15, 2004
Marsh House(map) - Whidbey Island, WA
Dance of the Dervish
Many Paths - One Journey
Using sacred phrases as keys we will explore the Doorway of the Heart, the gateway UNITING heaven and earth, which OFFERS THE POSSIBILITY OF BECOMING FULLY HUMAN. The dances of universal peace are inclusive of all spiritual traditions; those of all paths and those of no particular path are welcome.
The retreat facilitators are all mentor DANCE teachers who Dance, lead Dance, and support Dance teacher development locally, regionally, & internationally.
Quan Yin Lynne Williams (Spokane, WA) serves as a Sufi teacher and psychiatrist who has been dancing since the mid-1970’s. Her intention is to Dance so that every moment becomes simultaneously more human and more Divine. She is a mother, grandmother, author, and renowned community speaker who has served as a trustee of the Sufi Ruhaniat International and as a Northwest Sufi Camp board member.
Khadija Julia Goforth (Seattle, WA) serves as a senior Sufi teacher and interfaith minister who has led the Dances and Walks for 27 years. In 1994 she served as semazenbashi (dance master) at the tomb of Jelaluddin Rumi in Konya, Turkey. She is also a wife, mother, astrologer, and Sufi healing conductor who has served as a Sufi Ruhaniat International trustee and as one of Northwest Sufi Camp’s founders.
Munir Peter Reynolds (Missoula, MT) is a gifted musician and Sufi initiator who has devoted recent years to developing numerous dance camps, retreats, and caravans. His leadership and service includes terms on the Sufi Ruhaniat International. Peaceworks Center for the Dances of Universal Peace, and Oneness Project boards. Married life and his healing/massage/bodywork practice are also major interests.
Registration: Serafina Strickland: 360.221.8036
$165 Includes all meals
Some accommodations available, Please register early
Saturday Night (2/14) Valentines ZIKR
by Advance Purchase Ticket Only
Space is limited
