An introduction to Spiritual Ecology, through Sufi meditation.

The School of Sufi Teaching events program supports the main objective of the School which is to discover and utilise the capabilities and potentialities of the inner human being for the benefit of humankind. The hidden power of the human self, which we are seeking to tap and utilize, is the power of love. It is this power that frees human beings and persuades them to observe tolerance, sympathetic regard and benevolence towards others. It motivates, inspires, challenges, and satisfies. This  understanding of the nature of the self and its hidden powers will be conducive to adjusting our attitudes and behavior to others and to the universe as a whole. It will reveal to us the powerful inter-relatedness of the human existence and the universe, and will bring forth a creed of universal brotherhood and unbounded love.

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Connect and reflect through the heart, in this  gentle experiential workshop with Joy Green.

School of Sufi Teaching

“Notice how each particle moves…Notice how the stars vanish as the sun comes up, and how all streams stream toward the ocean…Look at this cup that can hold the Ocean..”Rumi Spiritual ecology is about stepping back into relationship with nature with an awareness of the deep sacred dimension of life, with receptivity and humility.It’s easy to feel disconnected by the effects of modern life - but reconnecting can begin or deepen anywhere - even in the heart of London. For Sufis, nature is the first Divine revelation - and the continuing one. Join us for an experiential workshop that directly explores the subtle yet profound nature of re-awakening to this relationship, from the perspective of a living Sufi tradition. We will begin with a simple meditation on the heart that is suitable for all (no previous meditation experience is necessary). The spiritual heart is understood by Sufis to be the subtle centre of consciousness that can naturally turn towards God in the way that a flower turns towards the sun; once this connection is reawakened, our sacred connection to nature can also naturally unfold.After meditation, we will go for a silent observational walk in a nearby park; followed on return by facilitated reflection and discussion. The Schedule:2:15 pm: Doors open2:30-3:00pm: Introduction to Spiritual Ecology from a Sufi perspective, and the connection to the heart3:00-3:45pm: Collective meditation on the heart3:45-4:30pm: Silent observational walk in nature4:30-5:30pm: Reflection and discussion followed by tea and snacks6pm : Doors close -------------------------------------Bio:Joy Green is an experienced systemic futurist, helping change-makers navigate these liminal times, through experiential courses and workshops that integrate inner and outer modes of attention and knowing. She was previously the Principal Futurist at Forum for the Future and has seventeen years' experience of applying foresight and system change methodologies across a wide range of sectors and organisations. She is currently focused on interrogating and deepening the field of futures practice, and pushing its edges. She is also currently teach futures methodologies and practice at the School of System Change and is a member of the Diaspora Futures collective. <a href="https://sufischool.org/" title="https://sufischool.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The School of Sufi Teaching</a> offers instruction in teachings of five main Sufi Orders to awaken the hidden powers of the self and make them operative in life. The School strives to understand the essential nature of humans, the universe, and humanity’s relation to it in a way relevant to the contemporary world.