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Help Expand Our Legacy and Purpose

Help Expand Our Legacy and Purpose

Beloved friends of Southwest Sufi Community, Although you departed over a month ago, I can still feel your presence on the Land. I can hear the resounding voices as we held hands, sang and danced in our beautiful new Pavilion, as we gathered for those delicious meals,...

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SWSC2023 Photo Gallery

SWSC2023 Photo Gallery

We hope you enjoy these photos from Southwest Sufi Camp 2023   THE CALL OF LIFE: ENGAGED PRACTICE FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE   which took place September 19 - 24, 2023 with Pir Shabda Kahn and Murshid Allaudin Ottinger and Guest Teacher Murshida Darvesha...

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A Letter from Our Spiritual Director

A Letter from Our Spiritual Director

Dear Worldwide Family, The Southwest Sufi Community, the Voice of the Turtle, began in June 1995 unfolding from a vision by my predecessor, Pir Moineddin Jablonski. Since his death in February 2001, it has been my responsibility as the Pir of the Ruhaniat to nurture...

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September 19 – 24, 2023: Southwest Sufi Camp 2023

September 19 – 24, 2023: Southwest Sufi Camp 2023

THE CALL OF LIFE: ENGAGED PRACTICE FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE with Pir Shabda Kahn and Murshid Allaudin Ottingerand Guest Teacher Murshida Darvesha Macdonald From Pir Shabda:Join us at the Southwest Sufi Community during the Autumnal Equinox season, September 19th –...

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May 7, 2023: Zikr Dance Gathering with Maryam Weidner

May 7, 2023: Zikr Dance Gathering with Maryam Weidner

ZIKR DANCE GATHERING Led by Maryam Weidner You are invited to join us at the Southwest Sufi Community at 11 AM on Sunday, May 7, 2023 No formal potluck, but feel free to bring your own snacks and/or lunch. Maryam has offered a couple of spaces in her car for anyone...

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LIFE ON THE LAND

Musings of Shems Rick Lambert

Musings of Shems Rick Lambert

2015 January 2 Started snowing sometime last night and it's noon and still coming down. Winter wonderland. 2014 December The sky at first light this morning around 6 AM looking toward the southeast. First clouds we've had in I can't remember how many days. From the...

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PROJECTS

Dance Temple Work Party: Phase 1

Dance Temple Work Party: Phase 1

The worker man trucks rumbled down the steep and rocky grade, stopping by the Ranch House for a quick hello, then off to the meadow to set up camp... Seventeen men, nine women, and so much good energy, coalesced here at Southwest Sufi Community for 7 days, April 28th...

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The Dance Pavilion

The Dance Pavilion

Ahhhh, the Temple (AKA the dance pavilion for the Voice of the Turtle Retreat Center).... A little over two years ago I thought I was retired and not really up for more heavy work. Little did I know what I would soon be getting into. About 7 years ago, with the help...

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