| From PS-Magazine.com London Sufi Meditation Every Monday By www.sufimeditation.org/ Sep 16, 2006, 13:35 Rumi Journey into the garden of the heart with meditation, chanting, dance and music. For many the word 'meditation' conjures up expectations of a silent practice focussing on a deep inner experience, either in private or in a group - sometimes guided by a voice or music, but always quiet and tranquil. Even experienced practitioners are prone to forget that meditation can take other forms - more physical, passionate, and vocal - that are at least as old as the silent traditions of the desert fathers. The Sufi Meditation Circle uses practices traditionally known as zikr, common to most Sufi tariqas - chants, hymns, and ritual movements that date back centuries. While the forms have an religious context and expression, no 'belief' is asked for in our practice - only heartfelt, ecstatic practice itself. While the forms provide a sacred context, only you can have your experience. Venue: Essex Unitarian Church, 112 Palace Gardens Terrace, Notting Hill Gate London, W8 4RT (click on the postcode for a local map) Everyone welcome, suggested contribution is £6 (£5 conc.) Tel: 0794 44 89527, for email contact please use the contact form www.Caravansary.Org PS-Magazine.com and MerlianNews.com About PS Magazine l Terms |
With sacred movements and chants, body and spirit become conscious of the universe within to sing in praise of the Absolute. Starting at 6:45pm each Monday, short talks explore: