Praying for the New Year
For a century or more, it has been a custom in the Sufi Movement for the members of a center to gather as the New Year approaches, and pray for Continue Reading →
Category: English
Hazrat Inayat : The Essence of Religion
In the course of a lecture on the mystery and blessings of sleep, a theme which leads very easily into the levels of consciousness (sensory awareness, the mind, sleep and Continue Reading →
Tales : Arresting a stone Buddha
It happened once upon a time that a merchant was carrying a heavy bundle of rolls of cotton on his back, walking from one village to another. Worn out from Continue Reading →
Tales : Birbal’s dream comes true
It happened once that the great Emperor Akbar wished to show his munificence, and so he decided to distribute jewels amongst the ministers of his court. To each one would Continue Reading →
Hazrat Inayat : The Spirit of Christ pt III
With this post, Hazrat Inayat Khan concludes his teaching on the Spirit of Guidance which has come in many guises to help humanity through the dark. The previous post is Continue Reading →
Hallaj : You went away but remained in me
For some information about the mystic and martyr Mansur al Hallaj, see this post. You went away but remained in meAnd thus became my peace and happiness. In separation, separation Continue Reading →
Hazrat Inayat : The Spirit of Christ pt II
Continuing with his teaching about the Spirit of Christ, Hazrat Inayat Khan gently considers the apparent conflict between those who say that Christ was divine and those who deny it, Continue Reading →
Hazrat Inayat : The Spirit of Christ pt I
This teaching by Hazrat Inayat Khan about the Christ spirit also sheds light on all the Messengers who have helped humanity through the ages. The belief in Christ is in Continue Reading →
Juan de la Cruz : The Sum of Perfection
Juan de la Cruz (1542 – 1591 CE) was a Spanish Catholic priest and mystic, who is regarded as one of the foremost of Spanish poets. He was born in Continue Reading →
Tales : Hanuman saves Lakshmana
As all the world should know, the Monkey God Hanuman was completely devoted to his Lord Rama, and his strength and devotion helped Rama greatly when he was battling to Continue Reading →