Living in Remembrance:
The Wisdom of the Sufi Path
The Wisdom of the Sufi Path
September 12th – 16th, 2018
Hallelujah Farm · Chesterfield, NH
Hallelujah Farm · Chesterfield, NH
This 5-day (4-night) Sufi Wisdom School we will immerse ourselves in the rhythms and wisdom practices of Islamic spirituality: daily embodied prayer, chanting the names of God, attending to the breath, and anchoring awareness in the heart. We’ll study the basics of Sufi teaching, beginning with the Prophet Muhammad and the Qur’an, and unfolding through such spiritual giants as Ibn al-Arabi and Jalaluddin Rumi. Attention will also be given to the connections between the Islamic and Christian Wisdom streams.
This first-time event is a wonderful way to learn more about Islam and Sufism. No prior knowledge or experience with the tradition is needed — just an open heart. As with other Wisdom Schools, previous commitment to, or interest in, contemplative practice is expected. Time will be spent within the Wisdom rhythm of silent prayer, chanting, lectio divina, conscious work, and sacred conversation.
Retreat Leader: The Reverend Matthew Wright
Matthew, an Episcopal priest and Wisdom teacher, has been equally formed by his love of Sufism and years of experience with the Mevlevi Order and Sufi teachers Kabir and Camille Helminski. Called to actively engage in inter-spiritual dialogue, Matthew’s presence and teaching express a vibrant and living connection with both traditions, as witnessed in his new blog A Waking Heart. He and his wife, Yanick, live alongside the brothers of Holy Cross Monastery.
Retreat begins: Wednesday, September 12th at 5:30 pm with a light supper.
Retreat ends: Sunday, September 16th at 2:00 pm after lunch.
Cost: All are welcome and we are grateful for your support in the amount you feel you can afford. As a guideline, the suggested contribution for this 4-night retreat is $350 which includes a $50 deposit.
Venue: Guests receive hospitality from Sandy & Roger Daly of beautiful Hallelujah Farm. Accommodations are in shared double rooms. Single rooms may be available upon request.
Information & Registration: Contact Kerstin Lipke at kerstinlipke@gmail.com.
Checks may be made to Laura Ruth and mailed to Laura Ruth at 17 North Bear Swamp Rd, North Middlesex, VT 05682
In order to hold your place, the following deposit is requested:
$50 due by August 22nd.
This first-time event is a wonderful way to learn more about Islam and Sufism. No prior knowledge or experience with the tradition is needed — just an open heart. As with other Wisdom Schools, previous commitment to, or interest in, contemplative practice is expected. Time will be spent within the Wisdom rhythm of silent prayer, chanting, lectio divina, conscious work, and sacred conversation.
Retreat Leader: The Reverend Matthew Wright
Matthew, an Episcopal priest and Wisdom teacher, has been equally formed by his love of Sufism and years of experience with the Mevlevi Order and Sufi teachers Kabir and Camille Helminski. Called to actively engage in inter-spiritual dialogue, Matthew’s presence and teaching express a vibrant and living connection with both traditions, as witnessed in his new blog A Waking Heart. He and his wife, Yanick, live alongside the brothers of Holy Cross Monastery.
Retreat begins: Wednesday, September 12th at 5:30 pm with a light supper.
Retreat ends: Sunday, September 16th at 2:00 pm after lunch.
Cost: All are welcome and we are grateful for your support in the amount you feel you can afford. As a guideline, the suggested contribution for this 4-night retreat is $350 which includes a $50 deposit.
Venue: Guests receive hospitality from Sandy & Roger Daly of beautiful Hallelujah Farm. Accommodations are in shared double rooms. Single rooms may be available upon request.
Information & Registration: Contact Kerstin Lipke at kerstinlipke@gmail.com.
Checks may be made to Laura Ruth and mailed to Laura Ruth at 17 North Bear Swamp Rd, North Middlesex, VT 05682
In order to hold your place, the following deposit is requested:
$50 due by August 22nd.
This retreat is made possible by a generous grant from
the Narthex Foundation.
