Shared Paths of the Heart
with Murshid Saadi Shakur Chisti
November 12 – 14, 2010 ~ Madison, Wisconsin
Yeshua's words, viewed through Aramaic eyes, reveal many aspects of his
original way of prayer, contemplation and spiritual practice. Many of these
carried over to ancient Arabic Christianity and into the early history of
Islam. Historically, early Islam had a close relationship with Aramaic and
Arabic Christianity, which share the same emphasis on the mystical and
spiritual side of Jesus' teaching. Within the larger community of Islam, the
Sufis expressed this mystical side, used some of the same practices and told
many stories about Jesus, whom they still hold in high respect. As we
explore this relationship, we aim to help build bridges between the differences
we perceive within and between us.
This three-day workshop will feature chant, Sufi stories, meditation and movement, Dances of Universal Peace and
Sufi zikr focused on the shared prayers of the heart that connect the Aramaic Jesus and the Sufis.
Jesus' wisdom teachings are still as relevant today as when he first said, "Love your neighbor as yourself." We love
the neighbor within as we become more fully human, exploring the full potential of our power and love. This
naturally expresses itself in a more vivid and enlivened daily life.
Dr. Neil Douglas-Klotz (Murshid Saadi Shakur Chisti) is an independent scholar and the author of Prayers of the
Cosmos, Desert Wisdom, The Hidden Gospel, The Genesis Meditations, The Sufi Book of Life, Blessings of the
Cosmos and The Tent of Abraham (with Sr Joan Chitister and Rabbi Arthur Waskow).
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Times/Dates: 10AM to 5PM on Friday (11/12) ~ 10AM to 5PM on Saturday (11/13) ~ 10AM to 1PM on Sunday (11/14).
Location: Lussier Family Center /3101 Lake Farm Rd./Madison, WI. Map: (http://tiny.cc/LussierDirections)
Housing: Country Inn & Suites - 400 River Place Monona, WI. This hotel is about 3 miles from the seminar site.
A shuttle will be available for attendees to go between the hotel and the event. Attendees are responsible for making their own
hotel reservations by calling (608) 221-0055. Hotel info: http://www.countryinns.com/hotels/wimonona
Housing NOT included in cost of seminar.
Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations.
A limited number of low cost accommodations are also available; please contact Ellora Atkinson at (608) 251-6434.
For more information, call Hakim Dan Gallagher at (608) 438-3732 or E-mail: dan_with_plan@yahoo.com
Please consider registering and paying with PAYPAL.
Full Time $215 for entire event (Three Days) includes lunch on Friday and Saturday.
Part Time $90 for one day, Friday or Saturday, $40 for Sunday
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