Dances of Universal
Peace
Next Dance - Saturday, October 22, 2016
at Dancing Peacock Paradise
Dancing Peacock Paradise event of September 24, 2016.
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Sufi Study Circle
Wed. Oct 12, 7-8:30PM
Notice that Kim & Joyce are present by Skype on the ipad, along with Khalika's baby Isobel, Patrick, Cyd, DiAnahita, Nancy, Konnie, & Taleeb
Readings of Hazrat Inayat Khan
Sufi Poetry, Practices & Prayers
on the theme of Life Purpose II,
followed by tea & conversation
at the home of Nancy Starrett, 8620 NW 13 Street (Turkey Creek Forest) Gainesville, FL 32605
RSVP for directions & info
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I am happy to see our Sufi community grow & deepen in its commitment & its appreciation of the spiritual life in all the forms & expressions that it may take in this world. Patrick
The class was really nice. Konnie
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A new song of Lila's
Allow me to serve Thee
For what is my purpose but this
My voice will always praise Thee
For what is my purpose but this
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From my heart to yours
seeing the Light of your Being leading toward your Life’s Purpose
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If you are from out of town, & would like to spend Saturday night at Dancing Peacock Paradise: $25 person / night or $15 your own tent or RV. To reserve a bed or space, Please RSVP
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The Life, Love & Laughter
of a 20th century Sufi
Illuminating the Shadow collects the Sufi writings of Moineddin Carl Jablonski (1942-2001), spiritual successor of Samuel L. Lewis, founder of the Dances of Universal Peace & originator of a branch of the Chishtia Sufi lineage called the Sufi Ruhaniat International.
The book weaves autobiography, interviews, letters, articles and poems, in a unique glimpse of an illuminated Western-born mystic. Jablonski faced enormous inner & outer challenges as he sought to establish an authentic, living Sufi tradition in the West.
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Guadalajara, Mexcio Dancers
Hopefully DiAnahita will bring home some new dances!
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"Thy Light is in all forms
Thy Love in all Beings"
Hazrat Inayat Khan
from the prayer "Salat"
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August Dance
Gainesville Retreat Center
Our enthusiastic group included children!
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Shana with Benny & Grace
presenting
The Camel & the Mouse skit
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Responses to the GRC Dance
I had a wonderful time & it seemed that everyone there, down to the smallest child, enjoyed it. Most especially, I liked the welcoming atmosphere of the Gainesville Retreat Center thanks to our hosts Shana Smith & friends & family. I hope that we can have events there like last evening on a continuing basis.
as ever, Patrick
Dearest Diana, What a wonderful time you created for us last evening! I felt utterly blessed, yet again, to share the joy of the dances. Your thoughtful attention to include the children added such pure delight to our occasion! My landscape has enlarged to discover the rich resource of Shana's offerings at the inspiring GRC. Her song with Rebecca was truly transporting! Their voices together are glorious. I floated home a thoroughly happy being.
Thank you & Bless you, With Love, Barclay
Thank you again for a wonderful dance & for letting me experience the reflection of my body in the clouds in your lake. Love, Kathy
We LOVED it & seeing you & spending time with a genuinely lovely sangha. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us, Diana. Hope to see you soon! Warmly with lots of hugs, Shana
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"From Heaven Pours the Light"
by Lila Flood
It’s always here, you only need to ask
It’s always here, you only need to call
From heaven pours the light,
Into the heart of all
From heaven pours the light,
Into the heart of all
Govinda Jaia Jaia, Gopala Jaia Jaia
Radha Ramana Hare,
Govinda Jaia Jaia
Govinda Jaia Jaia, Gopala Jaia Jaia
Radha Ramana Hare, Govinda Jai
From heaven pours the light
Into the heart of all
From heaven pours the light
Into the heart of all
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Double Rainbow at Beauty Lake after Hurricane Hermine passed through (mostly wind)
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The Sufi Invocation
in Spanish
Hacia el Uno
la perfección del amor,
la armonía, y la belleza
el Ser único,
unido a todas las almas iluminadas
que forman el cuerpo
del Maestro
el Espíritu Guía
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