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Voice of the Turtle
2007 Events

SSC Mureeds' Retreat, Feb 25-27
“Deepening our Connection to the Vision and Spirit of the SSC”

 A retreat for all Sufi mureeds who feel a connection with the Southwest Sufi Community, led by Azima.  We celebrate the vision first put forward by Murshid Moineddin, whose urs  is Feb. 27.  Walks, wazifa practice, Dances of Universal Peace, zikr, meditation, SoulWork.  $50; $75 after Feb. 1.  Limit 15 participants.  All attending must contact Azima before the retreat
Contact: azima@zianet.com, 505-534-0431, c/o SSC, PO Box 373, Silver City NM 88062.

 
Beatitudes Retreat, Mar 30-Apr 1
“From Gathering to Gathering: The Blessing Way”

 Facilitated by Darvesha.  Join us for a journey through the first seven Beatitudes as translated in “Prayers of the Cosmos” by Neil Douglas-Klotz. When the words of Jesus are linked to their Aramaic origins, new and deeper spiritual meanings come to life.  The patriarchal, "other worldly", "only one way" assertions of conventional Christianity dissolve into a universe of love, grace and understanding in the here and now.  Through chant, breath work, meditations, being in nature, singing, dancing, and art, we will deepen in the counsel Jesus gave us on how to better lead our lives.  $45; $65 after Mar 10. Refunds (less $20 processing fee) until Mar 23.  Applications available for scholarship.
Contact: Darvesha: darvesh@starband.net

 
“Building Green Together”, May 18-25

 Learn natural building skills by helping us to build the Murshid Moineddin Maqbara Retreat Hut.  In-depth tour of a passive solar adobe house. Morning spiritual practice to center and ground us, building during the day, Dances of Universal Peace and other joyful activity together in the evenings. $150. $200 after April 15. Limit, 12.
Contact: Hayra Nur, hayranur@southwestsuficommunity.org.
“Dreams & The Spirit of Guidance”, Jul 6-8

 An opportunity to learn to remember your dreams better and to receive the guidance and inspiration they can offer.  Azima will share ancient Sufi practices for dream recall and interpretation, as well as Jungian and Gestalt approaches.  $50; $75 after June 1.
Contact: Azima, azima@zianet.com, 505-534-0431.


Second Annual Southwest Regional Sufi Camp, Aug 3-9,
 “Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space”

 With Murshid Wali Ali, special guest teacher, and Sufi teachers, dance leaders, and musicians from the southwestern region, as well as from other spiritual traditions.  Directors: Darvesha and Azima.  A gathering of southwestern Sufis and those interested in Sufism.  Eat, dance, and pray together: Dances of Universal Peace, zikr, and other Sufi practices.  Joyful Friday evening Shabbat celebration, Lakota purification lodge.  Learn from the sacred manuscript of nature in this beautiful mountain desert setting in the Land of Enchantment.  $250; $375 after July 1.  Work scholarships available.
Contact: Jamila, joanie@southwestsuficommunity.org,
phone Sophia, 505-534-4141.


Retreat with Sherif Baba
September 14 -16, 2007 (Friday dinner through Sunday lunch)
Beloved Turkish Sufi teacher Sherif Baba shares with us  Immeasurable Love (Ashk), Rightness (Hakk), and Living Knowledge (Marifet). Sherif Baba will share Sohbet (inspired heart-to-heart discourse) Friday night, Saturday and Sunday morning, and lead Zikr on Saturday night. Come share a weekend with a deep soul who awakens beauty, joy, and serenity. sliding scale - $95 - $125, includes meals,  work exchange is available
contact: Jamila jconnors@highstream.net 505 388-4088

 
“Silence, Song & Sabbath”
Jan 5-7; Feb 2-4; Mar 2-4; May 4-6; Jun 1-3; Aug 31-Sep 2; Oct 5-7; Nov 2-4; Nov 30 – Dec 2

The retreats will combine silent sitting meditation with moving practices such as walks, Dances of Universal Peace, and zikr.  We will be drawing on the wisdom and guidance of many religious traditions.  All are welcomed with respect.  Each retreat is limited to 12 participants. A donation of $30 is requested.
Contact: Hayra Nur, hayranur@southwestsuficommunity.org


All events begin with dinner on the first day, end after lunch on the last day.
Opportunities for work-trade exist; please inquire well in advance.

 
 The SSC is one part of a thriving Sufi 'environment' in and around Silver City.
The Silver City Sufi Circle enjoys many regular, and irregular, opportunities to get together for spiritual practice, dance, and other companionship -- often involving food,
of course.  For the most up-to-date information about in-town happenings look to
silvercitysuficircle.net


Regularly scheduled events which are either specific to SSC
or strongly supported by our teachers and participants include
  
Zikr:

Every Thursday,  at 609 Arizona St. in  Silver City. 7pm  Gathekas (sacred readings) followed by Zikr, and on the first Thursday of the month only, a pot luck.


SSC All-Community meeting:
All members and friends of the Southwest Sufi Community are welcome to participate in All-Community meetings. Normal meeting time is the fourth Saturday of each month at Basira and Shems' house, 2106 Juniper St. in Silver City, from 4 to 5:30pm, followed by a potluck.

Dances of Universal Peace: 
In town, the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month, 7pm, 609 Arizona St, Silver City.

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