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\n\u201cIt\u2019s best to call Sufism a way of experiencing reality as love itself.\u201d ~ Neil Douglas-Klotz<\/p>\n

\u201cIslam and Sufism are one. Teaching that to understand Islam one must be a lover, how can one understand Islam when the heart is empty of love?\u201d ~ Zarina Bibi<\/p>\n

\u201cSufism is about connecting with the intuitive parts of ourselves so that we can attune to the highest vibration in the universe, which is pure love. It’s about joining together in the mystical heart.\u201d ~ Charlotte Karl<\/p>\n

“Sufism is experience, and hence not to be defined …” ~ Idries Shah<\/p>\n

What is this mystical Islamic religion, which has produced great seers such as Rumi and Hafiz? What do Sufis believe about God? What does it mean to totally empty yourself? Join us for “Introduction to Sufi Thought” and discover the heart of the Sufi by experiencing it directly, within yourself.<\/p>\n

The primary objectives of this class are<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0 The participant will become familiar with the mystical path of Islam known as Sufism.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0 The participant will practice inner devotion and observe its effects.<\/p>\n

Specific Information<\/strong>:
\nThis class is 5 weeks long.<\/em>
\nThis class is offered on:
\nTuesday, November 12 – December 17, 2019
\nFrom 2:00-4:00pm Eastern Time, 11:00am-1:00pm Pacific.
\nHomework begins November 5.
\nFacilitator: Rev. Doreen Bonnet
\nCost is $100.
\nTextbook needed is The Sufi Book of Life: 99 Pathways of the Heart for the Modern Dervish<\/em>, by Neil Douglas-Klotz.<\/p>\n

Class is offered in Zoom. Familiarity with Zoom is helpful.
\nRegistration closes on November 3, 2019.<\/p>\n

For more information on this class, <\/span>click here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Click to register<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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