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Happy Birthday, Murshid S.A.M.

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Dear all hearts,

Today is Murshid Sam’s birthday celebration.

Born in 1896, a born mystic, he recalled watching the fires from the San Francisco earthquake from Potrero Hill.

Considering who we were when he took us on, there is so much to be grateful for.

Not only did he inspire us, but nurtured and trained, and opened our eyes to the reality of achieving consciousness of the inner worlds.

Ya Shakur Allah!

Looking forwards to seeing you again in June, 2018 at Lama.

But for today – Ice Cream Is On The House!

all blessings
hakim sauluddin

A New Year’s Message from Saul

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Dear Family,

Many of us are still reeling from the last US election results, and our governments shift in priorities.

Our teachings offer us both solace, and a vehicle for working amidst adversity.

Hazrat Inayat Khan, Murshid Sam, Nurunissa Inayat Khan, and our God Father, Hidayat Inayat Khan all were ‘warriors in heart,’ and some even served in the armed forces, or operated as behind the lines partisans.

Their courage is still inspiring, and offers us a pathway where both Heart and Hara are united in purposeful action.

What is most important amidst these times is to Remember who we are, and why we are here.

As mureeds, we are given the blessed opportunity to be channels for the Spirit of Guidance.

As the Absent Healing Service of Hazrat Inayat Khan invokes:

“Let us be a channel of thy Love, Light and Life, that we may be more able to serve Thee and humanity.”

It is now up to us to open ourselves for “Service to the Real.”

Let us direct our hearts-will towards manifesting Peace.  For it to be real, it must come from within us, and spread outwards.

As channels, or co-creators, we move the Divine Will through our actions – both within and without.

Sometimes, even the smallest pebble can start a landslide, or block a pathway outwards.  Murshid Sam told the story of Paul Brunton (A Search in Secret India, and Egypt), who was told by his guru (Ramanamaharshi?) to go to Prague in 193(5?).  He didn’t go, and Sam said that his absence opened the way for the Nazis to invade, and WW2 to begin shortly thereafter.

To carry the energy of Peace is both a duty and a privilage.  This does not at all mean to be passive and surrender to adversity.  But rather it is an inner state from which ones actions arise, and are cradled within.  This is Fudo in action – the merging of Heart and Hara towards the One.

We have much work before us, and it is most important to remember that we are not alone.  But are only the point of the historical march towards The Manifestation of the Message in our Time.

Fear not tomorrow, but rather connect to our transmission, and allow the Spirit of Guidance to direct your hearts actions in the outer world.

Sending only Love and Joy and Peace

yours in Service to the Real

hakim sauluddin

 

The Passing of a Great Soul

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Dear all hearts,

Upon hearing the news of Hidayat’s passage, I am reminded of our last meeting…

February 03, 2015 in Haarlem, Netherlands.

We spoke of the future:

His deepest concern was the continuation of his father’s legacy of Religious Freedom, vs the rising tide of sectarianism and separation.

He remembered an earlier attempt to contain the Message, and it’s disastrous aftermath.

His loyalty to the ideal of The Sufi Message of Spiritual Liberty was life long: from his catching the “bowl” which had been dropped, to his rescue of the esoteric papers of the Sufi Movement from the Nazi invasion of Holland, to his behind the lines guerrilla fight against that same atrocity in southern France.

We are so thankful that he agreed to take the helm of the Movement, to make peace with the Ruhaniat and the Sufi Order, and to bring together the separated strands of his fathers vision of Unity — The Federation of the Sufi Message.

His legacy of powerful humility and dedication of purpose shall be an inspiration to us all.

Our prayers go out to his long time companion, Murshida Aziza.  May her journey forwards be light filled and an ease to her body.

Ya Salamo dearest Godfather and Elder.

We are so thankful to have had the blessing of knowing and interacting with you.

Please enjoy a picture I took of them during that lunch in Haarlem.

Hakim Sauluddin
Haarlem, Netherlands
September 14, 2016

Report: DHO in Oregon – 2016 – with Homework

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Dear ones,

USA – DHO 2016 is now a loving and powerful memory.  Mashallah!

The atmosphere, ambiance, location, weather, superb food and open hearted communion of souls was transcendent. Some folks were so energized they actually radiated visible light.  

We had such an easy time there, the group voted to return to Portland in 2017.

2017 DHO
Alton Collins Retreat Center
June 18 (Sunday dinner) to June 24 (Saturday lunch)
— block these dates —

Inshallah! Lama will be ready for us in 2018.  And, our family on the ground at Mt. Shasta, are also looking for a new, different gathering place.  It will be sweet to re-visit Jiu Kennet Roshi, and Mother Mary once again.

Many thanks to all who presented, with special kudos to both Jude and Murad for making it smooth, and uplifting.  

The theme of our 2016 gathering was Peace in the World: Sending, bringing, creating and holding peace – within and without. This is not the peace of the cemetery, but rather a living and vibrant energetic. One cannot give what one does not have. As Murshid Sam clearly stated “I would like to see a peace demonstration, where the demonstrators demonstrated peace.”

The homework given was intended to facilitate this ideal. You may take on this practice if it touches your heart. Please note: This is a five night practice.

Each night, as you lie down to sleep –

Start with the invocation, and feel the Divine Love within your own heart.  Expand this love. Reach out and feel your heart connection to all our brothers and sisters:  Those who are with us, those who have already left this incarnation, and those who have not yet manifested.

Feel this shared and joined love as a cradle.  Holding, enfolding, and supporting you as you float within this cocoon of loving kindness and surrender.

  • First night:  from this place of inner peace and love – ask GOD what God wishes you to do – so as to manifest and share peace.

  • Second night: from this place of inner peace and love – ask one of the Rasuls what they would have you do – so as to manifest and share peace.

  • Third night: from this place of inner peace and love – ask one of the departed Pirs of our lineage (Hazrat Inayat Khan, Murshid Sam, Pir Moineddin Jablonski) what they would have you do to manifest and share peace.

  • Fourth night: from this place of inner peace and love – ask your personal initiator what they would have you do to manifest and share peace.

  • Fifth night:  from this place of inner peace and love – ask your high self what they would have you do to manifest and share peace.

You may write me a report if it feels appropriate to do so.

In late August I leave for Russia and Turkey.  Light a candle.

hugs and love,
hakim sauluddin

P.S.

So many helped us in making this a memorable gathering –
Many thanks:
to Aslan, who offered choir, evening dance, and gave a loving report on the just concluded Federation meeting in Berlin (with our living Godparents – now 99 and 94, and still wowing them with the depth and clarity of the transmission);
to Ahura, who stepped in when needed, and led a number of dances;
to Siddiq, who held the early morning silent sit; to Siddiq and Sakina who offered formal tea (yummy); 
to Richard Mann, who led us in morning yoga and shamanic drumming; 
to Sarfaraz, who offered Healing 101 and 102 on a daily basis (still needed, and well received); 
to Murad, who led us in a webinar, a daily class and an evening of the Healing Zikr (great juice);
to Noel Hanuman, who organized and led a presentation of the Ramayana; 
to Fadhilla, who led the Loving Kindness-Meta Meditation;
to Michael Endlich, who offered both a seminar on amulets, and a meditation on light; 
to Katherine/Sophia for her first presentation of the Universal Worship, since being initiated as a Cherag by Saadi; 
to Ayesha for her mandala sohbet; 
to Shalimar for her soul collage;
and, of course to Nasruddin, who once again showed us the power of healing through laughter. 

With special kudos to Shamcher Steven – who helped uplift and update the wifi system at our wonderful retreat center-Alton Collins.  And we donated to repair their ancient dish washer and their wifi system.  All to the good for next years gathering.

I hope I haven’t forgotten any one.  If so, Ghafur! Ghafur! Ghafur! May the forgiveness of God manifest for us all.

 

DHO 2016 in Oregon

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Dear family,

DHO Portland is now a full and happy memory, and we are starting to plan 2016.

As you know, our first choice was to be Lama and Sam’s maqbara.

We have just heard from Lama that the construction (with heavy machinery) will be occurring when we wish to be there, and that there will be both loud noise and restricted access to the maqbara.

Sounds like our timing for our Pilgrimage to Murshid Sam is off by at least a year.

Our second choice was to be Mt. Shasta, but the available group meeting space is highly restricted – with over priced bad food, and un-happy local residents. Also not our preferred venue. Sigh!

Portland, however, is happy to take us back, and their chef is both sweet and makes yummy food.  We also do NOT have to do any Karma Yoga, so the ‘workers’ amongst us can have a real “rest and recuperation” vacation.

Sorry for the lengthy letter, but I wanted to keep you all up on the process, as we spent precious meeting time going over our options.

So, unless Murshid Sam directs us in a different direction it is:

Portland DHO for 2016
Dates: June 19-24, 2016
Costs: double-$575 & triple-$475
Please get your deposit in early to Jude
see Calendar of Events page.

And, thanks God, our support staff will also be the same.

Remember to do your homework for the year.

all blessings and love

hakim sauluddin

Charlottesville, Virginia
July 13, 2015

DHO 2014 at Shasta getting close…

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Dear family,

June is upcoming, and we are amidst our preparations for our annual gathering.

This year is on Mt. Shasta, where we will explore our “occult” and “metaphysical” transmissions – June 22 (dinner) to June 28 (lunch) – 6 full days.

Our Theme: Hearing the Inner Voice.

Mt. Shasta is a great place to share the teachings, practices – and Inshallah!  experiences from Murshid Sam, Hazrat Inayat Khan, Mother Mary, and Jiu Kennet Roshi.

To those who may not know the connections between Murshid Sam, Mother Mary, and Jiu Kennett Roshi:

Murshid Sam never met Mother Mary, but honored her, and after her passing, offered to take on All of her students – sight unseen – an amazing offer on his part.

Jiu Kennett Roshi, went to the same monastery in Japan that he did (although at different times).  And when she arrived in the U.S., she had an experience viewing Mt. Shasta, and after querying Sam, he sent me to her.  She became our active God Mother.

We plan on visiting Jiu Kennet Roshi’s Cenotaph at Shasta Abbey, Widow Springs (for the healing waters), and doing Mother Mary’s Heart Meditation at Panther Meadows (on the Mountain).

Costs vary based on where you sleep – $670-$815 ($115 to $140 per night) – more for singles. Staff receives neither reimbursement, nor honorarium, and pays full fees.

To Register: Please make your checks payable to:
Jude Sargent  – 922 Stanyan Street – San Francisco, California 95117-3807

We hope to have a full crew. So make your plans, and register soon.

The sound and power of the River still calls to me.
Looking forwards to our being together once again.

all blessings,
hakim sauluddin

Report: DHO Charlottesville – September 2012

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Dear family,

What a splendid gathering in Charlottesville, VA.  Alhamdulliah!  The space was wonderful, the weather was just cool enough, and the food was plentiful.  And, of course, once again our staff did a remarkable job.

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We were a bit rushed for time, as there was so much ground to cover, that I missed the final “home work” assignment – so here it is:

As you go to sleep at night, say the Sufi Invocation first –
then visualize a large white diamond upon the top of your head.
Breath it into your ‘crown,’ and make sure that you ask Quan Yin to assist you.

Inshallah!  There should be some great dreams forth coming.

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So many folks to thank and acknowledge…we couldn’t have done it without you.

Special thanks to Murad who set up our contractual relationship with Ligmincha, and to Jude who carried all the weight of registration and the collecting of our fees  – and did it all long distance.

Many thanks to all of our ‘crew’ who did such a glorious job of manifesting Her Blessings:

Hadi David Hunter for making ‘camp manager’ a seamless, and inspiring manifestation of mastery.

Joe Jackson, for holding the morning post, and starting the day right.

Val Beasley, for leading the formal prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan.

Farrunissa, for the ‘retreat’ wazifa for the day, and leading the Goddess cycle of dances. AND: for bringing through the most powerful walk of Mother Kali I’ve yet experienced.

Asha for her formal tea, and for her wonderful “tea salon” where sohbet and friends blended into a rare brew.

Ananda for her sung zikr, and for holding me upright.

Murad for his Sufi Qigong, his evening zikr, and for his assistance and memory (mine is becoming doubtful).  He brought his acupuncture needles too.

Sharifa for her inspiring afternoon offerings on the spiritual realms of nature.  One comment which I recall was “Exquisite!”

Latifa for her dances, her drumming, and for her constant smile and willingness to adapt and flow.

And, of course, to Subhan for all the pictures he took.  Inshallah!  We’ll have some good ones to share on our website soon.

As usual, the walks were my favorite part of the gathering.  And, our sister, Rev Terre Magdalen came up with a glorious walk of Mary Magdalen, plus the walk of Mother Kali through Farrunnissa, and a number of walks of the Divine Feminine.

We also chanted the Kali mantra, performed the Absent Healing Ritual, and did a lot of practice.  Mashallah!

And, some more good news:  We raised $1,000.00 to go towards the repair of the Lama dome.  Yeah Crew!

Our next gathering will be on Lama Mountain: June 17th (Monday dinner) to June 23rd (Sunday lunch).

More details will follow, although Jude will once again be our beloved registrar.

And, finally 2 more:

1.  The statue of Nurunissa Inayat Khan will be going up in London this November 8, 2012.  Alhamdulliah! We hope to have pictures to send out soonish.

2.  And, as the world falls more and more into violent response to manipulated events, it is our duty and responsibility to hold the calm and clear thought of non-reaction, and to send all the Peace and Love we are capable of sending out.  Remember Murshid’s practice of the Maha Mudra (Three Jhanas). This is a great time to do it for the world. Please join us!

Sending all my love and blessings, and my prayers that God will bestow upon you all that you need to manifest your highest potentiality in this life.

Yours in service to the real,
hakim sauluddin
September 15, 2012

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P.S. Here’s a fantastic poem written by one of the ‘campers’ —

“Dancing with Quan Yin”  by Bob Russell 9/9/12

She comes in dancing,
A shining young woman,
Naked as newborn,
the embodiment of modesty.

One of her countless arms
Is outstretched to the Heart
Of each of Her children.
Even those without legs
Feel compelled to dance with her.

Her breasts feed us all,
The left flowing with Compassion,
The right with Pure Love,
Flowing like golden milk
Engulfing the universe.

The dance becomes ecstatic:
With a scream of pleasure
Whole new worlds emerge
From Her ever-young Yoni.

Then, without warning,
A ruby the size of a mountain
Falls from the heavens,
Crushing my open Heart.
Nothing is left of me,
Still I dance,
And all the more fully,
To Her perfect pulse.

Crush my head
With a diamond mountain,
And my gut with an emerald mountain.
Destroy me utterly,
Oh most ancient of crones.
Teach me to dance with you,
Like you, through
All Eternity.

Report: DHO Portland – June 2012

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Dear family,

Mashallah! We’ve been having yearly gathering since 1973, and this one was spectacular.

So many thanks to all those who helped make it all possible. Especially to Jude & Murad for their exceptional organizing skills, and dedicated loving service.

Camp was full: with a fantastic staff, great food, great practices, and a great setting.  All this plus cool weather, and tall trees.  What a joy.

Our theme was “Honoring the Great Mother – from the Goddess to the Crone”, and all of our practices, dances, walks, and zikrs were  dedicated to Her:

From tonal invocations to Mother Kali & Ashura, to walks & dances in Her honor, to ‘home-work’ working with Kwan Yin, to Ananda offering Zuleika’s zikr of the Feminine Divine Attributes and a Bon meditation, to Farida Fox sharing her “Charge of the Goddess,” to Akshura’s acupressure training, to Sarfaraz’s practice on the intuitition, to Aziza’s dream work, to Mariam Baker’s million bead tashbi zikr, to Fadhilla’s meta meditation, to Michael Endlich’s gift of 100 super high energy crystals, to Najat’s beginning our day with a special  ‘retreat’ concentration, to Aslan’s choir and dances, to Nasruddin’s laugh-a-thon, to Mansur Johnson’s walk of Murshid doing Mian Mir, to Siddiq & Sakina holding our formal tea space and doing an early morning sit, to Richard Mann’s morning yoga and Murad’s Sufi Qigong, to Heather Hoppe’s offering of the original breathing practices of Hazrat Inayat Khan, to Noel’s bringing forth the presence of Hanuman.  And so much more.

What a non-stop offering of so many hearts, with so much love and blessings to share.  Please forgive me if I have forgotten to mention anyone

We even celebrated the Sabbath. Rabbi Pam led us in the celebration of Shabbos, which was an invocation and celebration of the Shechina (the Divine Feminine in Judaism).

What a rush!  What a joyous presentation of Divinity.  So many different zikrs.   And, we even raised $1,300 for the Lama Dome.

Alhamdullilah!

{Remember June 17 – 23, 2013 – Lama DHO – start your green drinks now.}

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The Divine Feminine Energy will next be manifested this September in our East Coast DHO gathering: DHO Charlottesville, September 6th to 9th.

“Honoring The Great Mother:  Aspects of The Goddess, from the Maiden to the Crone.”

Once again we shall open ourselves to Her Grace and attempt to channel Her Beneficence, and Loving Compassion.

This September our crew shall include Asha von Briesen (Tea), Ananda Cronin (Zikr), Farrunnissa Rosa (Invocation of the Goddess), Murad Finkelstein (Sufi Chi Gung), Latifa Till (Dance), Saul Barodofsky (Healing Ritual & Walks), Shariffa Oppenheimer, plus Hadi Hunter (Camp Manager) – and others not yet confirmed.

Please contact Jude Sargent

Our setting will be the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.  Location is Serenity Ridge, a Bon Retreat Center.

The local community welcomes ya’ll.

And, Heather Hoppe is almost ready to ‘unveil’ our all new and improved DHO web site.  More on this soon.

All blessings,

hakim sauluddin for the DHO
July 11, 2012
Charlottesville Virginia

East Coast DHO Gathering 2012

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Honoring the Great Mother – from the Goddess to the Crone

“The veil of Isis is this same sky of Malakut, and when once that is penetrated, the Goddess is beheld in all Her glory.”

— Murshid Sam, commentaries on the Bowl of Saki – January 3rd

Dates: Sept. 6 (Thursday dinner) to Sept. 9 (Sunday lunch)

Place: Serenity Ridge Retreat Center – near Charlottesville, Virginia.
Visit their website for site information, including transportation.

Ground transportation: Hadi

Costs: Total Camp – $210-465/per person, including meals.
Pricing Details (click here)

Total cost for those who will be staying elsewhere, but joining us for meetings and meals, is $150.

However, $100 will hold your place. As usual, checks can be made out to Jude.

Teaching Crew: Saul Barodofsky, Ananda Cronin, Asha Greer, Farrunnissa Lila Rosa, Latifa Jennifer Till, Murad Finkelstein

Registration: Jude
Camp organizer: Murad
Camp manager: Hadi

Program: We shall offer both formal and informal teachings, practices and transmissions. There will be sohbet, the healing ritual, breath practice, meditation, presentation of the Goddess work, formal tea, dances & walks, dream work, Sufi qi gong, stories, zikr, bed time stories and our usual frolicking amongst the trees.

Please note: Staff receives neither reimbursement nor honorarium, and pays full fees.

Looking forwards to our east coast gathering.

Sending all my blessings and prayers.

yours in Service to the Real

hakim sauluddin
charlottesville, virginia
may 2012

 

West Coast DHO Gathering 2012

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Dear family,

A most Happy New Year.

May we all be blessed with Peace, Joy, Good Health, and the Prosperity of Spirit.

I leave for our German meeting at Haus Shneda this Monday, and wanted this sent before I depart. Please do light a candle for me.

Our June gathering is upcoming, so, here are the details:

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“The veil of Isis is this same sky of Malakut, and when once that is penetrated, the Goddess is beheld in all Her glory.”

— Murshid Sam, commentaries on the Bowl of Saki – January 3rd

Theme:  Honoring the Great Mother — from the Goddess to the Crone

Place:  Collins Retreat Center – one hour South of Portland, Oregon

Dates:  June 17 (Sunday dinner) to June 22 (Friday lunch) – 5 nights.

Costs:  Total Camp – $475 for doubles — $375 for triples — $575 for singles – per  person, including meals. Total cost for those who will be staying elsewhere, but joining us for meetings and meals, is $287.50. However, $200 will hold your place. As usual, checks can be made out to Jude.

Visit the Alton Collins website: for site information, including transportation.

In addition, the Portland International Airport site – includes ground transportation information. Ask Jude for more ground transportation information.

Teaching Crew:
Saul & Ananda, Mariam, Najat, Aslan, Sarfaraz, Murad, Mansur Johnson, Siddiq & Sakina, Azima, Nasruddin, Rabbi Pam, Heather, Fadhilla, Michael Endlich, Farida Fox, Jude, Richard Mann.

Registration: Jude
Camp organizer: Murad

Program:  We shall offer both formal and informal teachings, practices and transmissions.

There will be sohbet, the healing ritual, breath practice, meditation, formal tea, laughter as a tool, the alchemy of jewels and stones, choir, dances & walks, dream work, yoga, Sufi qi gong, stories, zikr, bed time stories and our usual frolicking amongst the trees.

Please note:  Staff receives neither reimbursement nor honorarium, and pays full fees.

Looking forwards to our yearly gathering.

Sending all my blessings and prayers for a wondrous 2012.

yours in Service to the Real,

hakim sauluddin
charlottesville, virginia
january 2012