SAMA: Events & Retreats
Cambridge Dances of Universal Peace
Cambridge Friends Meeting House, 5 Longfellow Park, Cambridge, 02138
Every 3rd Saturday with Halima, Abraham & friends in the Friends Room.
1st Fridays with the Friday Dance Team in the Friends Room, October – June.
Meetings begin at 7:30 (Doors open at 7:15) Email
Monthly Sama Sufi Class
Cambridge. New series begins fall of 2018, continuing through May 2018. We meet monthly on 3rd Saturdays, 3:30-5:30. Open to Ruhaniat students, those of our sister Orders, and by invitation. Email if you are interested.
Rumi Night
Zikr & the Ecstatic Poetry of Jellaludin Rumi
Dec 15, 2018, Cambridge, MA 7:30 pm
Join us for this annual participatory evening celebrating Mevlana Jellaludin Rumi with Dances of Universal Peace, Zikr practice, and the sharing of Estactic Poetry.
For more information: Email
2019
Sufi Sesshin: Saturday Feb. 2
A Winter’s Day Retreat guided by Halima and Abraham, 9:30am – 5pm
Cambridge Friends Meeting House, 5 Longfellow Park, 02138
For this retreat we alternate the practice of silent sitting meditation, looking within, with the heart opening practice of Dances of Universal Peace and Zikr. Dance…sit…dance…sit…dance…sit…. lunch…walk outside if weather permits….dance….sit…
Let us know if you plan to attend: email northeastsufis@gmail.com
Suggested Cost/exchange range is $60-$100.
Registration/Payment options: 1) Pay by Paypal(northeastsufis@gmail.com)please include your name and email in the comment box so we can send you the welcome orientation. Or 2) mail a check(payable to Sama) along with your name and email address to SAMA, 6 Upton St. Cambridge, MA 02139.
Delicious home cooked Vegetarian lunch(soup, salad and fresh bread) included for those whose registration and payment is received by 1/26.
Sesshin info 2019
Dance Deepening May 24-27
Transmission & the Living Spirit: Towards 7 Generations
Memorial Day Weekend (May 24-27) in North Central MA.
With Mentor teachers Abraham and Halima Sussman (USA)
All lovers of the dance are welcome; Dancers, Leaders, and Musicians. Together we cultivate the ground of a positive shared future, tuning our awakening heart nature through and to the Walks and Dances of Universal Peace. Mentored DUP leaders are invited to cultivate mastery, furthering the fine art of dance transmission, and are welcome to lead a DUPeace during one of the sessions.
Flyer & Reg to print: DD2019
Eat, Dance, & Pray: NE Sufi Dance Retreat, July 24-28
North Central Massachusetts Annual New England Sufi Dance Camp! We fill up! Register early!
With Maitreya, Halima, and Abraham, and other local teachers, dance leaders and musicians.
This retreat offers us the opportunity to tune to natural rhythms and demonstrate Peace and Harmony. Eat, dance and pray together is the actualized vision Murshid Samuel Lewis held for world peace! Celebrate community with the Walks and Dances of Universal Peace, Zikr, Yoga, Walking, Sitting, Listening….
Read more about EDP! Register Online Here Print Flyer & Reg :EDP2019
Further Afield with Halima & Abraham
More detailed information can be found on Abraham and Halima’s page
Annual Northern California Sufi Sesshin
January 4-11, 2019
IONS Retreat Center, Petaluma, CA
Guided by Pir Shabda, Murshids Wali Ali, Halima, and Abraham, and Sheikhs Rahmat and Gayan. 8 days of Retreat alternating sitting meditation with the Walks and Dances of Universal Peace. Sit, Dance, Sit, Dance, Sit, Dance…
Retreat Flyer * Registration Information
California Quarterly
January 18-21, 2019, San Luis Obispo
Guest teachers Murshida Halima and Murshid Abraham join local leaders Nur Latifa, Yarrow, and friends for this annual gathering. Beautiful nature, beautiful people!
Universal Sufi Heart Wisdom & Dances of Universal Peace
Contact: Nur Latifa Crane
Sufi Retreat Durham, NC
February 22-24, 2019
Retreat near St Petersburg, Russia
March 8-10, 2019
Retreat in Moscow, Russia:
March 15-17, 2019
DUPeace Retreat: Fort Wayne, Indiana:
July 19-21, 2019
Wilderness Dance Camp, Idaho:
August 18-24, 2019
Florida Dance Retreat:
October 17-20, 2019
