Sufism and the Religion of Love
Mar
11
to Mar 13

Sufism and the Religion of Love

Program Description:

Can love and relationship be used as a tool for transforming consciousness? This Weekend Wisdom Intensive will explore the intersection of love and spirituality, particularly as understood in the Sufi tradition’s infamous mazhab-i ‘eshq or “school of love.”

Guided by Naropa faculty and head of the Inayati-Maimuni lineage of Sufism, Pir Netanel Miles- Yépez, participants will gain a rich understanding of secular and non-secular teachings, practices, and stories that invite us to deepen our connection to self, other, and the metaphysical.

Event Details & Schedule:

This three-day intensive will be held online via Zoom, and consists of a Friday Evening Talk, and a two-day Weekend Intensive. Participants may register for the full Weekend Intensive, or just the Friday Evening Talk.

The Friday Evening Talk will be held on March 11th, 2022, 7:00-9:00pm MST, and the registration cost is $10.

The full Weekend Intensive, including the Friday Evening Talk, has a registration cost of 63$, and will include the following sessions: Saturday, March 12th, 9:00-12:00pm & 2:00-6:00pm MST, & Sunday, March 13th, 9:00-12:00pm & 1:30-4:30pm MST.

To register, please visit the event page.

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"John of the Cross and the Song of Songs: Mysticism, Eroticism, and Centering Prayer" with Pir Netanel Miles-Yépez
Dec
4
10:00 AM10:00

"John of the Cross and the Song of Songs: Mysticism, Eroticism, and Centering Prayer" with Pir Netanel Miles-Yépez

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In “John of the Cross and the Song of Songs,” Netanel Miles-Yépez (who shares the same surname as his subject, Juan de Yépes) will discuss how the Spanish saint, better known as John of the Cross, gives instruction in contemplative prayer in terms that seem strikingly similar to Centering Prayer, and uses the erotic imagery of the Song of Songs to describe the mystical experiences which often follow such prayer. Using translations of the Song of Songs and John of the Cross from Miles-Yépez’s own book, My Love Stands Behind a Wall: A Translation of the Song of Songs and Other Poems, he will lead us through the mystical landscape of the great poet and saint, and lead Centering Prayer for us from John’s teachings in The Living Flame of Love.

To register for the ZOOM link, go to: Contemplative Outreach of Dallas/Forth Worth

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"An Intimate Dialogue with Pir Netanel Miles-Yépez: Merging Sufism and Hasidism" Interviewed by Greg Yamada
Oct
28
6:30 PM18:30

"An Intimate Dialogue with Pir Netanel Miles-Yépez: Merging Sufism and Hasidism" Interviewed by Greg Yamada

Join us for an evening with Naropa Wisdom Traditions faculty Netanel Miles-Yépez to introduce his new book, The Merging of Two Oceans: Nine Talks on Sufism & Hasidism. Netanel is an artist, philosopher, religion scholar, and spiritual teacher. He is the current Pir of the Inayati-Maimuni lineage of Sufism, and is considered a leading thinker in the Interspiritual and New Monasticism movements.

In The Merging of Two Oceans, Pir Netanel Miles-Yépez follows his In the Teahouse of Experience with a new collection of talks, laying the foundations for understanding the historical and spiritual connections between Sufism and Hasidism, two of the world's great mystical traditions.

This program will be offered online (Mountain Time). Register for the event here.

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May
22
1:00 PM13:00

In the Teahouse of Experience: An Introduction to Sufism

In the Teahouse of Experience: An Introduction to Sufism” at All Souls Interfaith Gathering
Saturday, May 22 | 1pm - 3:30pm EST (online)
Tickets $ 25
Event on Zoom, led by Netanel Miles-Yépez 


While many have heard of Sufism, "Sufi dancing," or read a little Rumi poetry, comparatively few people in America and Europe have had a direct introduction to the mystical tradition of Sufism which has contributed so greatly to world culture and spirituality. 

Sufism is a 1,400 year-old mystical tradition with origins in the Middle-East and Central Asia which attempts to harness the power of love and remembrance to create transformation in human consciousness. In this talk, Pir Netanel Miles-Yépez, the head of the Inayati-Maimuni Order of Sufism, will introduce us to Sufism using traditional Sufi stories and teachings that will give us a taste of this beautiful tradition. 

Register now at All Souls Interfaith Gathering

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Apr
21
5:30 PM17:30

Being InterSpiritual: A Talk with Netanel Miles-Yépez

Being InterSpiritual: A Talk with Netanel Miles-Yépez” at Breadloaf Mountain Zen Center

Wednesday April 21, 2021 at 5:30PM EST

Pir Netanel Miles-Yépez will talk with Joshin Byrnes Sensei about “Being InterSpiritual” at Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Center. The dharma talk starts at 5:30pm EST and you can join it by Zoom.

Register for the Zoom link here.

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Zikr and Storytelling at HeartFire Festival
Sep
14
2:00 PM14:00

Zikr and Storytelling at HeartFire Festival

Pir Netanel will be a featured speaker at HeartFire Festival at the Abode of the Message in New Lebanon, NY (September 13-16, 2019), leading zikr and storytelling at the Festival. On September 15th, he will also dialogue with musician, Matisyahu on Hasidic spirituality.

HeartFire Festival at the Abode of the Message in New Lebanon, New York, Sept. 13-16, 2019, will give festival-goers access to authentic spiritual wisdom from our rarer sacred traditions and greatest spiritual teachers without sacrificing the opportunity of enjoying the best conscious art and music available in the world today.


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May
18
to May 19

A Sufi Garden

An exploration of different forms and expressions of Sufism through an array of lineage streams and presenters. An experiential, informative, inspirational, and enjoyable workshop with music, movement, talks, and practices.

Friday May 18th 7 to 9 PM and

Saturday May 19th 10 AM to 9 PM, 2018

Includes catered lunch on Saturday.
Break for dinner at a local eatery on your own Saturday evening.

At Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (1939 S Monroe St, Denver, CO)

FACILITATORS INCLUDE:


Netanel Miles-Yépez of the Inayati-Maimuni Order

Hallaj Gene Michalenko of the Inayati Order

Pouria Montazeri of Islamic Sufism

Sára Rain of the Sufi Ruhaniat International

and possibly more beloved friends...

BEFORE May 1st – $80
AFTER May 1st – $101
Friday or Saturday evening only (7 to 9 PM) – $20 each Saturday day (10 AM to 5 PM) – $60

Cost includes Saturday catered lunch provided by Rahima Jodie Rain.
For more info, contact Rahima Jodie: rain.jodie@gmail.com or (970) 420-8909 Pay online: http://trigoddess.org/special-events/

Snail mail registration – send check payable to: Sára Rain 2727 Alan St, Fort Collins, CO, 80524

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Jul
21
to Jul 27

41st Annual Mendocino Sufi Camp 2015

Mendocino, California

"The Thirteen Aspirations of Faith: Universal Tenets of the Emerging Cosmology"

Pir Netanel Mu'in ad-Din Miles-Yépez

In the 12th-century, the celebrated Jewish philosopher Maimonides formulated Thirteen Principles of Faith to advance the understanding of God and religion in his time. Over 800 years later, our own Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi began to feel a new formulation of these principles was necessary to guide us into the future. Thus, with his student, Netanel Miles-Yépez, he began to incorporate the mystical insights of Hasidism and Sufism into a new set of principles for the emerging cosmology. Pir Netanel will join us to explore the Thirteen Aspirations of Faith today.

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Jun
26
to Jul 1

Season of the Rose: Sufi Summer School 2015

Abode of the Message
New Lebanon, New York

Season of the Rose: Sufi Summer School 2015, featuring dialogue and teachings by Pir Zia Inayat-Khan, Taj Inayat, Himayat Inayati, Aziza Scott, Gayan Macher, Gulrukh Patel and Pir Netanel Miles-Yépez

In 1975 a new generation of spiritual seekers converged in the Sufi Order. In that year the Abode of the Message was established as a land-based Sufi community. Today, forty years on, the Sufi Order is growing anew. Our new impetus represents both a reaffirmation of our treasured roots in the visionary lifework of Hazrat Inayat Khan and a forward-looking response to the needs and aspirations of the rising generation of seekers in today’s complex, interconnected world. This summer we will come together for a Summer School of practice, dialogue, worship, and remembrance poised between our storied past and the beckoning future.

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Jan
22
to Apr 30

Inayati Sufi Study and Practice at Naropa University

From 4:00-5:00PM, every other Thursday, a Sufi study and practice gathering will be held at Naropa University..

Details:

For Naropa students interested in Inayati Sufism, Pir Netanel Mu‘in ad-Din Miles-Yépez will be leading Sufi study and practice of sessions on campus throughout the semester. Pir Netanel is the head of the Inayati-Maimuni branch of Inayati Sufism, as well as a teacher in the Religious Studies Department at Naropa University. The Inayati lineage of Sufism is based in the four great lineages of traditional Sufism, but emphasizes the universalist teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan (1882-1927), the first Sufi master to teach in the West. Sessions will include traditional Sufi practices, such as dhikr (remembrance) and murraqaba (meditation), as well as teachings on traditional Sufi subjects through storytelling and poetry.

Dates:
* January 22: (Lincoln 4140, 4:00-5:00PM)

* February 5: (Lincoln 4140, 4:00-5:00PM)

* February 19: (Lincoln 4140, 4:00-5:00PM)

* March 5: (Special Practice Week Session, Lincoln Meditation Hall, 4:00-5:00PM)

* March 19: (Lincoln 4140, 4:00-5:00PM)

* April 2: (Lincoln 4140, 4:00-5:00PM)

* April 16: (Lincoln 4140, 4:00-5:00PM)

* April 30: (Lincoln 4140, 4:00-5:00PM)

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Oct
24
6:00 PM18:00

Awake in the World: Interreligious Dialogue on Livelihood and the Spiritual Journey

Co-Sponsored by Naropa University and the Shambhala Mountain Center

A dialogue featuring Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown, Pir Netanel Mu’in ad-Din Miles-Yépez, Alan Hartway, Sreedevi Bringi, Stephen Hatch, and Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, moderated by Roland Cohen. This line-up of spiritual luminaries will engage in dialogue, exploring commonalities and differences from six unique religious perspectives. In the process demonstrating the potentialities of connection that open up through skillful communication and mutual respect. Click here to see the video of "Livelihood and the Spiritual Journey."

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Sep
4
to Dec 4

Inayati Sufi Study and Practice at Naropa University

From 3:30-4:30PM on the 1st Thursday of each month, a Sufi practice session of dhikr (remembrance) and other practices will be held in Sycamore 8130 on the Main Campus; and on the 3rd Thursday of each month, a Sufi sohbet (fellowship) and study gathering will be held in Sycamore 8130 on the Main Campus.

Details:

For Naropa students interested in the study and practice of Inayati Sufism, Pir Netanel Mu’in ad-Din Miles-Yépez will be leading separate practice and study sessions on campus throughout the semester. Pir Netanel is the head of the Inayati-Maimuni branch of Inayati Sufism, as well as a teacher in the Religious Studies Department at Naropa University. The Inayati lineage of Sufism is based in the four great lineages of traditional Sufism, but emphasizes the universalist teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan (1882-1927), the first Sufi master to teach in the West. Practice sessions will include traditional Sufi dhikr (remembrance), meditation, contemplation, and prayer practices. Study sessions will focus on Sufi history, traditional Sufi concepts and spiritual guidance.

Dates:
* September 4: Sufi Practice Meditation Hall, Lincoln Building, 3:30-4:30PM)

* September 18: Sufi Study (Sycamore 8130, 3:30-4:30PM)

* October 2: Sufi Practice (Sycamore 8130, 3:30-4:30PM)

* October 16: Sufi Study (Sycamore 8130, 3:30-4:30PM)

* November 6: Sufi Practice (Sycamore 8130, 3:30-4:30PM)

* November 20: Sufi Study (Sycamore 8130, 3:30-4:30PM)

* December 4: Sufi Practice (Sycamore 8130, 3:30-4:30PM)

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