Dervish Healing Order
DHO
Letter: Report on the Pan European Camp - June-July 2003.
Most beloved of God,
This was the first time that the majority of the Ruhaniate's "Most Senior
Teachers" participated as teaching staff at a European Camp. Even better, we
were joined by our Pir, Shabda Kahn. And, most of the Shiekhs/Shiekhas and
Kaliphs/Kaliphas from Europe. A very powerful teaching crew indeed.
The scene was very lovely, with good food (too much pork), great cheeses, fine
weather, and a wonderful extra large main hall for dancing and our All Camp
Classes.
A note of acknowledgment to Saadi for being a masterful "Master of Ceremonies,"
to Shabda for holding the post so well, to Fatima for her Darshan (ala Murshid)
to the whole assemblage, to Mariam for presenting Frieda's (and Moineddin's)
work so effortlessly, and to Kamae for her strength and presence. Ya Shakur
Allah.
It was wonderful to be with our German and Russian families again (so soon) and,
to meet our family from the British Isles. Inshallah! There shall be more
interactions.
The one scene that stands out in my heart is the "Russian Room": Seems that the
folks from the former Soviet Union all decided to bunk together - one large
room, and about 25 plus folks. A raucous party. It grew so loud one night I
went over to ask them to tone it down. I knocked and was pulled into their
circle. I immediately had Russian's all over me, hugging and sitting on me and
bathing me in so much love I could only stay and drink it in. Alhamdulliah!
Or, as Murshid would have said - "That'll teach you."
What with the "high" I experienced from Shneda in May, the juice from this camp
put me over the top, and I remained exalted and heart centered all through
Turkey. Naturally I bought too many rugs.
I look forwards to seeing you all at next years (2004) DHO Gathering at Mt Home
Resort in the No. California Wine Country - June 22 to 27.
2 Swimming pools, great food & our usual frivolity amidst the trees.
Email Jennifer Avian for registration - jen@well.com -
157 Burns Valley Rd - Loma Mar, Calif. 94021 - (650) 879-0364.
And, Don't Forget Our Upcoming Events:
2003: September in Prague - DHO Europe - September 12-14
October in Seattle - Murshids Meeting and JAM - October 20-26
2004: February in Shneda - DHO in Europe - February 27-29
May in Shneda - our Jubilee Gathering - Celebrating 20 Years - May
17-23
April in Europe - Ruhaniate JAM (April 9-11) Federation (April 15-17)
June at Mt. Home in Northern California - June 22-27
I send you all my love and blessings -
Yours in service to the real -
hakim saul
Hazrat Inayat Khan
" Join us as we
Manifest Our Bliss. Let's share together the fruits of the fall's harvest, so
they can brighten our days with sweetness, becoming jewels of Joy we can cherish
on our Way "
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