“It’s best to call Sufism a way of experiencing reality as love itself.” ~ Neil Douglas-Klotz
“Islam 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?” ~ Zarina Bibi
“Sufism 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.” ~ Charlotte Karl
“Sufism is experience, and hence not to be defined …” ~ Idries Shah
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.
In this class you will:
- Become familiar with the mystical path of Islam known as Sufism.
- Practice inner devotion and observe its effects.
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to introduce participants to the inner devotional practice of spirituality through Sufism.
Course Duration: 5 weeks
Course Section Times & Starting Dates: Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET beginning November 8 (Facilitator: George Maddox) OR Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. ET, beginning November 9 (Facilitator: Rev. Kelly Barber). WEDNESDAY SECTION CLOSED. SPOTS AVAILABLE IN TUESDAY SECTION.
Homework Begins: Tuesday Class; Nov. 1 OR Wednesday Class; Nov. 2. WEDNESDAY SECTION CLOSED. SPOTS AVAILABLE IN TUESDAY SECTION.
Last Day of Course: Tuesday Class; Dec. 13 OR Wednesday Class; Dec. 14. WEDNESDAY SECTION CLOSED. SPOTS AVAILABLE IN TUESDAY SECTION.
Facilitators: Revs. George Maddox OR Kelly Barber
Individual Homework Time Commitment: 30-60 minutes per day, 6 days per week.
Structure of Course: Five weekly 2-hour sessions.
Textbook needed: The Sufi Book of Life: 99 Pathways of the Heart for the Modern Dervish, by Neil Douglas-Klotz — If you make your book purchase through Amazon Smile and select Awakening Together as your designated charity, a small portion of your purchase will be donated to Awakening Together.
Format: Classes will be held live on a Zoom Link weekly.
Holiday Breaks: No class the week of Nov. 20, 2022 (Thanksgiving Holiday observed in U.S.)
Cost: $150
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