Lawrence Sufi Circle

If anybody asks you, "What is Sufism? What religion is it?", you may answer,
"Sufism is the religion of the heart, the religion in which the most important thing
is to seek God in the heart of humankind.
" - Hazrat Inayat Khan


Photos of Fall Ozark Sufi Camp 2008

DANCES of UNIVERSAL PEACE

These dances "acknowledge and celebrate the thread of unity throughout all religious paths and philosophies, the message of Love, Harmony and Beauty. This thread reflects universal laws, such as the Golden Rule, which appear in the sacred texts of the world's religions. It is our spiritual quest to see the Divine, the Only Being, in all the many names and forms which have been presented to mankind by the Masters, Saints and Prophets of all ages. We seek to infuse spirituality into everyday life, wherein peace is possible, non-violence is natural, and tolerance is a way of life."
- Sufi Order of Austin

See http://www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org/about.htm for more information.


SUFI CLASSES - Circle of Friends Sufi Center

Usually 3rd Thursday of the month ~ 1025 Kentucky St. / Lawrence, Kansas ~ Love Offering.

Class for Initiates (Mureeds): 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm.
We will delve deeply into Sufi esoteric practice and mysticism.

Open Class (for Everyone): 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm. with practical and experiential discovery.

For Information contact C. Shaffia Laue, MD at cslaue@sunflower.com

"Some day after we have mastered the winds, the waves and gravity, we will harness for God the energies of love; and then for a second time in the history of the world, humans will have discovered fire." -Teilhard de Chardin


For More Information: History, Practices, Philosophy...



Dances of Universal Peace in the Dargah of Hazrat Inayat Khan in New Delhi


"Dervish Dancing" in the Dargah #2


To see more photos from India, click here. (scroll down past photo albums from Germany)

Other Links of Interest:

Hope Project
Shining Heart Sufi Community (Kansas City area)
Dances of Universal Peace Website
Heartsong Retreat Center (Arkansas)
Daily words of wisdom - "Bowl of Saki"
video! Informal Zikr at Fall Ozark Sufi Camp (dervishes are in camp clothes)
more video! "Be Nice to Camels" dance - just for fun!
Elixir Magazine
Clark Jamison website
LILA website


"From the beginning of time, sacred movement, song and story have brought people together - at times of seasonal ceremony and celebration, as part of everyday life and life passages, in daily renewal and meditation, and so on .. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of Sacred Dance."

updated December 3, 2008 by Malika Lyon (malika@ku.edu)