Program
"One of the reasons I teach this music and these dances is to increase joy ,
not reverence for a person, but the blessing within our own selves.
This is finding God within oneself through experience."
Quote from Samuel L. Lewis, aka Murshid S.A.M. (Sufi Achmed Murad Chishti)
Vision
Murshid S.A.M. has given us ways and tools through the walks and dances of Universal Peace, in the truest sense of the word: to touch the earth and feel ancient knowledge and wisdom, especially mantras, embodied within us.
We can experience ourselves within ourselves and in community, allowing peace to become real within us and in the community. His manifested vision enables us to feel the One Being in all traditions and thus to come closer to one another.
This is also part of our vision: to meet in a circle, in dance, as human beings among human beings. During these days, we listen to the divine voice within us, immerse ourselves in joy and love, and let our voices ring out.
A long weekend for the curious and the familiar. Whether you have never danced “the dances” before or have been connected to them for a long time, you are welcome.
Organizers
Nele
grew up with the dances and has been on the Sufi path for several years.
She is the organizer of various events and maintains the external framework.
Savina
is a mother, certified dance leader, storyteller and has been on the Sufi path for 13 years.
Combined with natural rituals and women's work, work with the medicinal plant cacao, fairy tales and body work will be the focus of the retreat.
Khabir Wali'
has been on the Sufi path for 16 years, mentor of the Dances of Universal Peace, storyteller, ritual leader and companion on the Sufi path.
In the Sirat-i Inayat/Interfaith Sufi Path he holds the “Mysticism of Sound” branch.
Rafia
is a dance leader and mentor and has been on the Sufi path for 36 years.
Her focus in this retreat is the practice of zikr (encountering the essential) and immersing yourself in the Holy Spirit. Fatiha in dance and song.
Timetable
| Time | Program |
| 08:00-08:30 | Early bird session |
| breakfast | |
| 10:00-12:30 | Morning session |
| Lunch and break | |
| 16:00-18:00 | Afternoon session |
| Dinner | |
| 20:00-22:00 | Evening session |
Besides the language of our hearts, which is universal, the retreat will be in English with German translation if necessary.
The vision of this retreat is to get to know different, international teachers who are unknown in our latitudes. This teacher will facilitate the majority of the sessions so that we can really dive into his/her energy to “put the book down and experience”. What food does he/she bring with him/her to feed our soul?
Like S.A.M. once said: "It can't be taught, it can only be caught."
Why? We are still reaching out to the global community, and if it is “easy,” we will continue to try to invite international teachers.
The retreat starts at 6pm with dinner and ends at 2pm after lunch.