The
splendor of Divine ecstasy
Retreat
with Imam Bilal Hyde
April 28 –April 30, 2017 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
http://www.stspeterpaulretreatcenter.com
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 28,
2017. 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: $375 – room, board,
teaching. A commitment to attend would be appreciated by March 28, 2017; full
payment at arrival. Commuter prices –
full retreat w/meals $185, ask about partial attendance. Saturday zikr, free- will donation.
Please send payments to:
Jane Smirniotopoulos, 1000 Urlin Ave. Apt. 1809, Grandview Heights OH 43212
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