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Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Sufism is no religion

Sufism is no religion I know a Christian Sufi, a Muslim Sufi, a Buddhist Sufi, a Jewish Sufi, a Pagan Sufi, and a Hindu Sufi. How is this possible? It is possible because Sufism is not another religion. Rather, it is a path and set of disciplines designed to efface the human ego, and a way to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, June 30, 2018

What difference does it make?

Skip to content MENU WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE? Posted on June 28, 2018 by shamsuddin001 WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES BEING A SUFI SEEKER MAKE? SUFIS DO NOT PROSELYTIZE OR RECRUIT FOLLOWERS. SO, WHY WOULD SOMEONE TAKE HAND WITH A SUFI LINEAGE? ARE THERE BENEFITS TO THE SUFI PATH? HERE A FEW OF THE PERKS... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, June 25, 2018

Taking Hand Sufi Initiation

Taking Hand Sufi Initiation How does one begin themSudi path? By seeking a teacher/initiator. Taking hand or Sufi initiation is a formal short ceremony accepting a seeker. Usually, a new initiative name is given. For example, I am Jim, my Sufi name is Shamsuddin. I found my teacher at A gathering of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, June 22, 2018

Unity and Time

Unity and time All and every moment permeates every other moment, simultaneity. There is a level of understanding in which time disappears all is present NOW. Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, June 21, 2018

Time waits for no one

Time waits for no one Time. What is it that gives us a sense of past, present, and future? Is there really such a thing as ‘the eternal present’? And if there is, then is there also an ‘eternal here’? i believe we have all had glimpses of the eternal present. In those moments, past and future have... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, June 18, 2018

Time to wait

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Saturday, June 16, 2018

The Experience of Unity is Peace and Joy

The Experience of Unity is Peace and Joy Sufis believe (know from experience) that it is possible to experience Unity with the One. Would you like a taste of it? Try this exercise: Three Conscious Breaths Take a breath i and merely watch it... do not try to change it in any way. Watch where the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, June 15, 2018

The Trinity is the Christian expression of Unity

The Trinity is the Christian expression of Unity As a Christian Sufi, I see the doctrine of the Trinity as the Church's way of trying to speak about unity in the midst of diversity. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are 'three persons in one. There is no separation in the Father, Son, and Holy... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Dualism

Dualism Most of us live in a world of dualism most of the time. This is the world of good and evil, light and darkness, God and the devil. It is easy to fall Into this false understanding of our world. Certainly, we can find much evidence that this worldview is true. The problem is this, if you... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, June 11, 2018

Unity Underlies Diversity

Unity Underlies Diversity We live in a diverse and intricate universe. It is as broad as it is complex. How can unity underlie all this? Modern Physics supports this 'unified field theory' and quantum phenomena. Energy cannot be lost or destroyed. Matter and energy are interchangeable. Matter now... Sign in to see full entry.

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