The splendor of Divine ecstasy Retreat with Imam Bilal Hyde, April 28 –April 30, 2017, Newark, Ohio

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.

Contact Hilal at hilal1001@sbcglobal.net for more information.

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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