Calendar of Events
Greetings from the NC Triangle Dances of Universal Peace Community!
This is a calendar of Dances of Universal Peace gatherings, and other events focusing on inspirational movement, sacred sound, and universal spiritual practice.
Ongoing
  No Zikr & Sama gathering in July or August. See you in September!

2nd Saturday
7:30 - 9:30 PM

Raleigh Dance Meeting  at the Raleigh Friends Meeting House

2nd Thursday
7:30 - 8:30 PM

 

 "Healing Circle" The Sufi Healing Service of Hazrat Inayat Khan is offered in service to those in need. Anyone who has asked for prayers may be added to the list, and participation in the service is open to all. Free. 5611 Buttonwood Court, Durham NC. To add a name to the list, or for information before attending the first time, please contact Hayat .

3rd Saturday
7:30 - 9:30 PM

 Durham Dance Meeting at Durham Friends Meeting
  No "Cherag Interfaith Circle" gathering in July.
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Saturday
July 5
2:30 - 4 PM

 

 Happy Birthday, Inayat Khan!  5611 Buttonwood Ct. Durham NC.  Join us for a devotional celebration and dessert potluck honoring the 126th birthday of the Father of Western Sufism, Hazrat Pir-O-Murshid Inayat Khan. Murshid Samuel L. Lewis, originator of the Dances of Universal Peace, said of his beloved Sufi teacher, "He was the first person to touch my heart." With Dances, readings, and Sufi practices and stories, we'll share remembrances of this great heart-light that still shines brightly, followed by healthy and delicious gluten-free cake and dairy-free ice cream; bring a dessert or treat to share if you like. Open to all. Free; donations to Rose Heart Sufi Community accepted. Contact Farrunnissa at 919 361-2383 or  NurLuna@aol.com for details or directions.

Sunday
July 13
10 - 5 PM
 

 

 Introduction to Frame Drumming,  Music Explorium, 5314 Highway 55 Ste 102, Durham NC Directions here. 

Learn the fundamentals of the tambourine and the tar (Middle Eastern frame drum) from Farrunnissa, a long-time student of Layne Redmond, the world-renowned master drummer, recording artist, author, teacher, and drum historian.
Introduction to Tambourine: 10 AM – 1:00 PM, $25;
Introduction to Tar: 2:00 - 5 PM, $25; or attend both for $40.
Drums are provided. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, send name, address, phone, email, and check to "Beauty Circles" to Farrunnissa Lila Rosa, 5611 Buttonwood Court, Durham NC 27713. Note: Attending this class will qualify you to attend the "Ancient Secrets of the Bee Priestesses" weekend workshop with Layne, Jul 18 - 20 in Durham, see details below. Contact: Farrunnissa, 919 361-2383,  NurLuna@aol.com. or visit us on the web at www.BlessedBeats.org.

Fri - Sun
July 18 - 20

 

 

 Ancient Secrets of the Bee Priestesses with Layne Redmond, Fri-Sun, Jul 18-20, Music Explorium, 5314 Highway 55 Ste 102, Durham NC Directions here
Chanting, overtone singing, and humming sacred sounds to the rhythms of the frame drum is an ancient technique for directly synchronizing the mind and body, creating conditions for psychological, physical, and spiritual healing. The ancient Bee Priestesses, called the Melissa in Greek or the Deborahs in Hebrew, served the Bee Goddesses: Aphrodite, Artemis, Cybele, Demeter, Persephone, Neith, all associated with the frame drum. This gathering will explore these ancient techniques through drumming, chanting, overtone singing, and buzzing and humming practices. Complete registration details coming soon! Note: To attend this event, you must have taken an Introduction to Frame Drum class with Layne or with Farrunnissa. An Intro class will be presented Sat 17-May in Durham, see details above. Contact: Farrunnissa, 919 361-2383,  NurLuna@aol.com, or visit us on the web at www.BlessedBeats.org.

Tuesday
July 29
7:30 PM

 

 Wheel of the Year at Lammas, Durham Friends Meeting, 404 Alexander Avenue, Durham NC. $5 suggested.  An evening of celebration of the Wheel of the Year at Lammas. We will honor the time of the "first fruits" of harvest in late summer as it is expressed in the world's great spiritual traditions through the Unity of Religious Ideals and the Dances of Universal Peace. Contact: Hayat Laurie Lindgren, 919 484-8840, lgl@nc.rr.com.
Thurs - Sun
July 31 - August 3
 		 Summer Sufi Retreat, Trinity Center, Salterpath NC at the beautiful NC coast Directions here.  "With the Beloved: Living in the Presence" with Murshida Mariam Baker and Murshid Allaudin Ottinger. Come join us for a time of deep attunement and "drinking with the Beloved" -- a long summer weekend of Sufi practice, including the Dances of Universal, Zikr ("remembrance"), Sohbet ("spiritual discourse"), Turning, meditation and silence, exploring sacred sound through drumming, men's and women's Zikr circles, and the teachings of Hazrat Pir-O-Murshid Inayat Khan, Murshid Samuel L. Lewis, Pir Moineddin Jablonski, and Murshida Vera Corda. Sunday afternoon is an optional Mureeds Retreat for Sufi initiates. A limited number of individual SoulWork sessions with Mariam will be available before or after the retreat by prior arrangement. Full details and online registration coming soon! Contact: Farrunnissa, 919 361-2383, NurLuna@aol.com.