The splendor of Divine ecstasy
Retreat with Imam Bilal Hyde
April
29 –May 1, 2016 at Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center in Newark, Ohio
Saturday night Zikr 8:00 pm also at Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center in
Newark, Ohio
Traditional Sufi meditation practices, rarely offered to
the general public. This powerful and transformative technique opens the doors
of the mystical heart, one at a time, to the light of divine love (`ishq
Allah).
Sufi meditation focuses on training and refining the
ego-self, using visualization, concentration, directed breath practice, and
prayer. These practices develop in stages, unveiling the subtlest levels of the
innermost heart, the seat of wisdom, insight, and compassion for all life.
The results of
this healing process are deeply rewarding, spiritually and practically. As the
mystical heart opens to divine love, we encounter our true reality.
Imam Bilal is co-author of Physicians of the Heart: Sufi
Guidebook to the 99 Beautiful Names Of Allah with Murshid Wali Ali and Pir
Shabda Kahn of the Sufi Ruhaniat International, and Faisal Muqaddam, co-creator
of the Diamond Approach.
This retreat is open to all, no experience necessary.
Practical Matters
Accommodations: There are a number of sorts of rooms at the retreat
center - a few rooms with a queen or full size bed, also with bath; a few more
with 2 twins and bath; a few with twins and shared (hallway) bath – all the
preceding types are very near and on the same level with the meeting space we
expect to use. There are also rooms further away on different levels, some with
baths but most with shared bath. And then there are dormitory spaces in
quantity.
Regarding Physical Challenges: Most of the rooms and the meeting space are on the
second floor, up about 20 steps. The beds are all 24-30 high. There are chairs
for salat if you are uncomfortable on the floor. If you need to request
particular accommodations based on this information, please contact me.
Food: The
chef at Sts. Peter and Paul will be providing meals. Any meat will be halal or
kosher, gluten and dairy free options will be available. Please let us know
what your restrictions are so we can plan quantities. If you have other food restrictions please tell us.
Arrival and Departure: Please try to arrive between 4 and 6 on April 29, 2016. There
will be a light meal at 6. The first session will begin at 8.
During the Retreat: Each day will move among prayer, zikr, teachings,
silence, sohbet, tea. If you like bring a prayer rug and cushions to sit on,
and sweets for Saturday afternoon tea.
Fees: $325 – room, board, teachings, due April 20.
Early payment will be much appreciated. Commuter
prices – full retreat w/meals $175, ask about partial attendance. Saturday
zikr, free- will donation.
Registration: This year I will be the registrar; you can contact me by
phone at 614-446-3337 or email hilal1001@sbcglobal.net. Please make checks payable to Jane Smirniotopoulos, 1000
Urlin Ave. Apt 1021, Grandview Heights OH 43212
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