IAS: Events

Event Information:

Institute for Sufi Studies, 14 Commercial Blvd., #101, Novato, CA.
Tel: +1 415 382 7834

Events
Sufism Symposium :: Forty Days :: Building Bridges :: Ongoing

FORTY DAYS: ALCHEMY OF TRANQUILITY WORKSHOP SERIES

Summer 2009 Workshop
Saturday, August 1, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Meadowlands Assembly Hall [campus map]
Dominican University of CA
50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael, CA
Information: 415-499-1115 registration form

A series of practice-based workshops bridging psychology and Sufi teachings under the guidance of Shah Nazar Dr. Ali Kianfar. Open to all, this series is especially useful for those who work in the field of psychology. CEU's are available. Detailed information about the 40 Days Program

ANNUAL SUFISM SYMPOSIUM

Sufi Poetry: Mystical Expressions of Divine Beauty
June 26 and June 27, 2009
San Rafael, CA

Friday evening: poetry reading by Robert Bly
Saturday: Sufis, scholars, practitioners, and all interested people from around the world gather to share the wisdom and beauty of this spiritual path. [learn more about the symposium]

Ongoing Events

For information, call: 415-328-SUFI (7834)

Introduction to Sufism, an ongoing group for meditation, practice, readings on Sufism, and reflection. No fee. Led by Amineh Pryor, Ph.D. under the direction of Seyyedeh Nahid Angha, Ph.D. and Shah Nazar Seyyed Ali Kianfar, Ph.D. 7 pm on certain Tuesdays. Call for dates.

Women's Meditation Circle, for women of all spiritual backgrounds and traditions who are seeking inner peace and healing. Meditation, music, sharing. Refreshments are served. No fee. Led by Sheikha Halima JoAnn Haymaker, under the direction of Seyyedeh Nahid Angha, Ph.D. and Shah Nazar Seyyed Ali Kianfar, Ph.D. Every Alternate Thursday 1 to 2 p.m.

Student-led Sufi Gathering. Open to anyone who wants to learn more about Sufism in the context of a Sufi gathering. No fee. Please call in advance to reserve a place. Every Alternate Saturday.