Sufi Dancing
(AKA Dances of Universal Peace)
First Sunday of each month, 6:30 to 8:45 pm
at the Twin Cities Friends Meeting House
-Donations encouraged, but not required-
Come and weave a circle of sacred presence and harmony with shared movement and song. All spiritual traditions of the world are honored in a circle of universal prayer.
(Arrive a little early if you can - you'll need to park on a side street and hike in a bit, as Grand Avenue is under construction)
No former experience is necessary (And... seasoned dancers and dance leaders are more than welcome to bring their wisdom, dances, and shared leadership:)
We'll take a break in the middle of this event for some meet and greet with snacks (bring something to share if you like)
All beings are welcome in this circle
Send Adam Wolter (AKA Saleem) a line if you have any questions about this event: (612)237-6690
Note:
Maybe you noticed that donations are now "encouraged" rather than "accepted" at the top of this invitation?...
We haven't quite been breaking even for a couple months now (a brand new phenomenon). The rent we pay for our wonderful venue is a bit on the high side- Please put a little something in that hat if you can! Thanks much
For more info on the dances:
Dances of Universal Peace
https://dupna.org/
And the universalist Sufi order from which they sprung:
Sufi Ruhaniat International
https://www.ruhaniat.org/index.php/aboutsri/about-the-ruhaniat
On the term "Sufi":
The mystical side of Islam is often what this word refers to, but in the universalist lineage which birthed the Dances, we find a different meaning:
"The Sufi movement is a group of people, belonging to different religions, who have not left their religions but have learned to understand them better; and their love is in life, as the love for God and humanity, instead of for a particular sect.
The principle work that the Sufi movement has to accomplish is to bring about a better understanding between East and West and between the nations and races of this world. And the note that the Sufi message is striking at the present time is the note which sounds the divinity of the human soul – to make human beings recognize the divinity in the human soul."
"There is one Holy Book, the sacred manuscript of nature, which truly enlightens all readers." -Hazrat Inayat Khan
P.S.
Check out
The Light Upon Light Sufi Center
https://lulsuficenter.org/
(Our local hub for both the Ruhaniat and Nur Ashki Jerrahi Sufi orders)
Also check out other Meetups in St Paul, Sports events in St Paul.
