April 6-8, 2012 Wind Song Retreat Center

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April 6-8, 2012 Wind Song Retreat Center, 2012 Armstrong Mill Road, Franklin, GA 30217 Contact:  Rahima Passover-Easter Retreat Pat Thoman-Burton, 678-378-5658, patthoman@aol.com Wind Song Retreat Center is located fifty miles west of Atlanta on 45 wooded acres with several beautiful streams, a Barn Bunkhouse, camping sites, a River Pavilion, a kiva cave for meditation and chanting, and nature trails.

The retreat process will focus on forgiveness and rebirth. The natural state of all beings is beauty, balance, prosperity, and real joy.  The techniques of harmony will be meditation, Dances of Universal Peace, walks in nature, story- telling, poetry, andfire ceremony. Other practices may be included based on the needs of the participants.

The retreat guides will include Subhan Jim Burton, Ph.D., Hayya Nancy Burton, Ed.S., Muhasaba Molly Wender, and Zahir Buck Avant.  Subhan has served as a retreat guide for more than thirty years. Hayya is an early childhood teacher. Muhasaba is a Sufi Order Representative, Healing Conductor, and is currently taking Retreat Guide Training.  Zahir is a Healing Conductor, and has served as a retreat guide for 15 years. Subhan and Hayya have studied with Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan and Murshida Vera Corda. Subhan has also studied with Aziza Scott and Murshid Shahabuddin David Less. The cost for the Passover/Easter treat is $99. To register, please complete the Registration form and email it or mail it to Wind Song Retreat Center at the above address. The Retreat will begin at 7 pm on Friday, and end at 3:30 pm on Sunday. Simple vegetarian meals will be provided on a donation basis on Saturday for lunch & dinner and Sunday for lunch. Childcare will not be provided at this retreat. If you have questions, please call Rahima Pat Thoman-Burton at 678-378-5658, or email her at patthoman@aol.com, or contact Muhasaba Molly Wender 404-256-1853 or by e-mail:  mollyywender@bellsouth.net. While there are several good motels located within a few minutes drive of Wind Song, staying on the property is recommended during the Retreat.

  "Righteousness comes from the essence of every soul." – Inayat Khan

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The Subject Tonight Is Love!

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Dances of Universal Peace

THE SUBJECT TONIGHT IS LOVE!! Saturday, Feb. 18 at Unity Church of Greenville 207 Belvue Rd., Taylors Dances begin promptly at 5:00 Potluck at 6:30

Dances inspiring love and peace will be offered from a variety of the world’s spiritual traditions, led by Greenville Dance Leaders, Dove Pettit, Noorunnissa Nancy Schlessel and Amina Linda McMakin. Poems by Rumi will be woven throughout the evening. Bring a friend and a potluck dish to share! All are welcome! No prior experience needed; all dances are taught in the moment. $5 suggested donation. For more info, contact Nancy at nanplaygo@aol.com

Durham Dance Retreat with Halima and Abraham Sussman Feb 24-26

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"A Hidden Treasure ~ Yearning to be Known," Dances of Universal Peace, Zikr, and Practices for awakening the heart, inspiring the mind, and nurturing the soul. Halima and Abraham are senior teachers in the Sufi Ruhaniat International, Mentor Teachers of the Dances of Universal Peace, inspired musicians, and elders in the path of the heart. They share a depth that arises from integrating psychological insight with years of spiritual practice, and bring joy and enthusiasm to the path of awakening. Durham Friends Meetinghouse, Feb 24-26. See flyer for details, including 15% early bird discount for paid registration postmarked by 2/10. Contact: Shirin Julie Purcell, 919 493-9109

TUITION REDUCED….Sufi weekend retreat in Atlanta with Anahata

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Dear Ones,

There is still time to sign up for our upcoming weekend retreat led by Anahata Iradah February 17-19. AND we have reduced the tuition to $215, including all meals.

If you love the Dances of Universal Peace, this is the place for you. The Heron House is a lovely spiritual retreat center nestled between 2 lakes, the perfect place to recover from life’s stresses. Anahata will lead us in dancing, practices, and meditation.

If you are putting a check in the mail, please let me know by email. We hope you can join us.

Abundance of blessing,

Amira

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Waaay advance notice of Dances of Universal Peace in Charleston

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May the New Year greet you with joy!

I know a few of you who enjoy the Dances of Universal Peace have calendars that book far in advance. In light of that, I'm going to pass along the next three dates so you can mark your brand new planners (or Blackberries…) I'll also send reminders as we get closer to the dates. The next three gatherings will be on SATURDAY nights at 7 o'clock at the Unity Church of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Ave. I think the new year will bring us continued joy in fellowship as we sing, dance, and worship as one.

1. Sat., FEB 25 2. Sat., APRIL 21 3. Sat., JUN 23

Love and harmony, Jane Jabbour janejabbour@gmail.com (843)576-4543

Cola Peace Dance Sat 2/4/12

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Dear Peace Dancers,

You are warmly invited to attend Columbia’s Dances of Universal Peace, on Saturday February 4, from 7-9 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St. Columbia SC 29205.

As this is our first dance of 2012, Nancy Vakil Kempf, Nancy Noor Schlessel, and I will be leading dances related to the theme of New Beginnings. Also as Valentine’s Day is coming soon, we will also be mindful of Love. Of course love causes new beginnings, as Rumi says,

“Solomon’s invitation to Sheba is a love poem for the moment when spirit enters the body. There’s a grand nobility in it, and whatever else we’ve forgotten, we can always remember the fragrance of this story. So rise and recall how it is with love!” -Coleman Barks,The Soul of Rumi, p. 296

Everyone is invited to bring a love poem to read or share, between the dances.

We will start out with Bismilllah Ya Fattah and later Nancy Noor will lead Metta Karuna, a very sweet slow dance that is best done with eight people or more. Please let us know if you’re coming!

After the dances we will have a time for socializing, with refreshments. A tiny love offering would be accepted gratefully, to help with dance expenses.

We are looking forward to seeing you on February 4!

Marguerite 803-743-0731 mff426@gmail.com

Dances of Universal Peace are a modern synthesis of meaningful chants and meditative movements from diverse spiritual traditions. Dances give the greatest benefits to those who participate. As we move in the dances, we find a calm awareness of unity. All dances are taught and led. They are very accessible, even for those who “can’t dance;” as we are encouraged to modify movements to suit our body’s needs.

For more information about Dances of Universal Peace: http://columbia-dup.info/ http://www.southerndup.org/ http://dancesofuniversalpeacena.org/

*********************************** UPCOMING Cola DUP EVENTS IN 2012 *********************************** February 4 Saturday, 7-9 PM Dances of Universal Peace at UUC March 3 Saturday, 7-9 PM Dances of Universal Peace at 3600 Beverly Drive, Columbia SC 29204 [there is a UU Coffeehouse that evening] April 7 Saturday, 7-9 PM Dances of Universal Peace at UUC May 5 Saturday, 7-9 PM Dances of Universal Peace at 3600 Beverly Drive, Columbia SC 29204 [there is a UU Coffeehouse that evening] June 2 Saturday, 7-9 PM Dances of Universal Peace at UUC NO JULY DANCE August 4 Saturday, 7-9 PM Dances of Universal Peace at UUC September 1 Saturday, 7-9 PM Dances of Universal Peace, location TBA October 6 Saturday, 7-9 PM Dances of Universal Peace, location TBA November 3 Saturday, 7-9 PM Dances of Universal Peace, location TBA December 1 Saturday, 7-9 PM Dances of Universal Peace, location TBA

No Dance in January (Columbia, SC)

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But please join us for our other monthly dances in 2012:

  • February 4, 2012 First Saturday Dance At the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 2701 Heyward Street, Columbia, SC 29205
  • March 3 First Saturday Dance At 3600 Beverly Drive, Columbia SC 29204 [There Is A UU Coffeehouse That Evening]
  • April 7 First Saturday Dance At UUC
  • May 5 First Saturday Dance At 3600 Beverly Drive, Columbia SC 29204 [There Is A UU Coffeehouse That Evening]
  • June 2 First Saturday Dance At UUC
  • No July Dance
  • August 4 First Saturday Dance At UUC
  • September 1 First Saturday Dance
  • October 6 First Saturday Dance
  • November 3 First Saturday Dance
  • December 1 First Saturday Dance

Musawwir and Majida Gowins in Atlanta, Feb 11, 2012

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Musawwir and Majida Gowins Present a Day of Sufi Practices Zikr, Fikr, Breath, Meditation and other essential practices to deepen your personal spiritual experience Saturday, February 11, 2011 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – with a break for lunch Cost: $65

Also An Evening of Zikr (Sufi chanting) Saturday, February 11 7:30 – 9:00pm $10 donation requested

Both events will be held at Ananda Bhav Yoga 130 Allen Road, Suite B Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Musawwir and Majida Gowins are senior teachers in the Sufi Order International. Together they have over 60 years of deep experience to share. Both Musawwir and Majida are Representatives, Guides, Ministers of the Universal Worship Service and Retreat Guides. Majida is a Shafiat in the Healing Order. Musawwir is the author of Practical Sufism: A Guide to the Spiritual Path Based on the Teachings

of Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan.

Please RSVP to Muhasaba Molly Wender – mollyywender@bellsouth.net; 404-256-1853 (h)