Awakening to the Invocation
with Yaqin Aubert and Naima Brown
Tuesdays, Mar. 26th, Apr. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EST (New York)
Toward the One,
the Perfection of Love, Harmony, and Beauty,
the Only Being,
United with all the Illuminated Souls
Who form the embodiment of the Messenger, the Spirit of Guidance
Join Naima Brown and Yaqin Aubert for a deep exploration of the Invocation which came through the inspiration of Hazrat Inayat Khan.
Each of the five phrases of the Invocation is a note, orienting us to complementary perspectives which together unite the heavenly and earthly poles of our being. Engaging our heart and clear mind with each phrase opens a portal of connection to deep dimensions of understanding and awakening. The Invocation has the power to transform situations and nourish our progress toward realization. ... Show more about this class
Practices will include breath, contemplation, divine names and zikr.
All are welcome! Ashiqs, Murids, experienced and new travelers on the path ...
Where: Zoom online meeting. After registration the zoom link will be sent to the email used to register.
Recordings: Audio Recordings will be made available a few days after each class to all who have registered.
Classes Cost: by donation when registering; there is a minimum donation of $5 plus ticketing fees. We appreciate your generosity!
Registration: https://awakening-to-the-invocation.eventbee.com
Yaqin Aubert is a senior teacher of the Inayatiyya Movement in North America, a mystical and ecumenical fellowship. He has been a teacher in the Suluk Academy. He was initiated into Sufism by Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan. Yaqin has been studying Sufism for more than 40 years. He is a Cherag (minister) in the Universal Worship and guides individual and group retreats.
Naima Brown is the emerita VP of the Inner School of the Inayatiyya. Initiated more than 40 years ago by Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan, she attended many of his retreats. Naima mentored in many of the Suluk classes with Pir Zia, including the inaugural class. She teaches and guides retreats internationally and serves as a Cheraga in the Universal Worship.
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The Gathas
with Rahmana Santorelli
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 7:00 PM Eastern Time (North America)
Jan. 10th through June 26th, 2024
“There is One Path, the annihilation of the false ego in the real, which raises the mortal to immortality, and in which resides all perfection.” -- the Tenth Sufi Thought
We are about to begin a new series in the Gatha papers by Murshid titled Suluk, Morals. The first two sets of papers in this series look closely at The Development of the Personality and deal directly with the nafs. Murshid discusses what the ego is, the effect it has on one’s self and others, and how we can tame and train it in order that the covering over the inner light may be revealed.
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Contact Rahmana Santorelli|rrsantorelli#gmailc with your interest to attend, and for the link to class.
Rahmana Santorelli serves as a healing conductor, guide, representative, and center leader of the Inayatiyya of the Pioneer Valley in western Massachusetts. She is a long-time murid, a
graduate of the Suluk Naubahar class and participant in Suluk Divine Art. She looks forward to
sharing Murshid’s teachings with others and embarking on a journey that helps us navigate
through this precious life.
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The Githas
with Aqil Brown
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 7 - 8 PM Eastern Time (North America)
Jan. 3rd - May 15th, 2024
The Githa papers are a course of study given by Hazrat Inayat Khan for the murid who is ready to prepare for the realization of the soul. The murid, having awakened, now journeys into that vision of a new world of spirit. The task before the murid is to develop an intuitive and natural awareness of the expansive levels on which the soul experiences life. The mind and emotions are attuned to allow the finer vibrations to be felt. The cause and effect of impressions and intentions are watched. The inner and outer life are brought into harmony. One's motivation is sought out at its roots. One's purpose is found in the re-homing of the soul in this life and in preparing it for the next.
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We will contemplate the words of the Githa papers in this course, supported with practices that:
- seek to nourish the soul with the waters of life, of Spirit
- give the soul repose by accepting the enfolding embrace of the One Being
- stimulate the desire of the soul to witness and illuminate beauty, exercise nobility, excellence and mercy, and glorify the harmony of heaven and its echoes on earth
- allow the pure happiness of the soul in remembering its intimacy with the One
If time allows there may be sohbet (attuned sharing and listening).
This course is open to murids of the Inner School of the Inayatiyya who have been given the 4th or later initiations, or have the recommendation of their guide. A few years of experience with practices given by the Inner School is assumed.
Contact Aqil Brown|aqil for the zoom link.
Aqil Brown is a Representative in the Inayatiyya Inner School and one of the Inayatiyya of Greater Boston center leaders for the last few decades. Other activities of the Inayatiyya he has taken part in are Inner School Retreat Guide, Inner School leaders training advisor and mentor, Suluk Gulzar class, Ziraat Farmer and Cherag. Attending together in the moment, and the inspiration and magic that comes from that, is one of his favorite things.
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