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43-426: Sufism Reoriented Universel Murad Hassil The Sufi Ruhaniat International (SRI) is a stream of Universal Sufism and draws inspiration from traditions of Sufism within and beyond historic Islam. SRI is an initiatic order within the lineage of Inayat Khan ( Inayati-Chishtiyya ). Sufi Ahmed Murad Chisti ( Samuel L. Lewis ), a disciple of Inayat Khan, formally founded the order in 1970. There are centers throughout

86-498: A certain race or religion. 3. To attain that perfection where mysticism remains no more a mystery, which relieves the disbeliever from ignorance and the believer from falling victim to hypocrisy. Initiation and progress on the path of discipleship is the central theme of the Sufi Ruhaniat International. The relationship between teacher and student exists for the purpose of providing training that leads to realization of

129-612: A deeper understanding and appreciation of the diverse religious traditions of the world: both in the beauty of their distinctions and differences, externally, and in the transformative and healing power of their inner Unity...all coming from the same Source. Conducted by ministers called Cherags (Lamps of the Message), the Service honors nine of world's major religious traditions – the Goddess Tradition, Hinduism, Taoism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism,

172-641: A modern dance pioneer, and Hazrat Inayat Khan , a Sufi master. The influence on the dances of Sufi practices such as Sema and The Whirling Dervishes are apparent, although Samuel Lewis was also a Rinzai Zen master and drew on the teachings of various religious and spiritual traditions. Dances were originally performed at camps and meetings with a distinctly New Age and alternative feel but have increasingly been offered in diverse places of worship and more secular places such as schools, colleges, prisons, hospices, residential homes for those with special needs, and holistic health centers. The therapeutic uses of

215-513: Is a simple square, with a golden cupola dome rising rises 10 metres (33 ft) above the rest of the structure. The construction used concrete blocks and glass bricks , with the cupola made of double-walled transparent plastic. In 1984 the Royal Dutch Touring Club and Tourism Society deemed the temple an attractive "place of interest", and the building was included in the architecture guide of Rijnland region published by

258-552: Is an international Universal Sufi place of worship known as a "Universel" located in Katwijk aan Zee in the Netherlands . Its associated amphitheatre situated in the dunes has frequently been used as a public exhibition space and is a cultural attraction for the local municipality. In 1969, a structure designed by the Dutch architect S.J. of Embden was built on the place where, in

301-482: Is not "guru-centered" and maintains a minimal hierarchy required for any effective organization to function. All members are respected for the unique perspectives and abilities they offer. Shabda Kahn received bayat (initiation) from his teacher Murshid Samuel L. Lewis, a disciple of Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan, in 1969. He served as his personal assistant during the fall of 1970, shortly before Murshid Sam's death. He then served as an assistant to Pir Moineddin, throughout

344-647: Is seen as opportunity to develop participants' spiritual awareness, hand-eye-body coordination, and competency in harmonizing with others through dance. Many dances are choreographed with movements, steps, and gestures encouraging dancers to explore for deeper mystical meanings of the dance. The Dances of Universal Peace were first formulated by Samuel L. Lewis (Sufi Ahmed Murad Chisti). The very first dance took place on 16 March, 1968 in San Francisco , California. The original dances were strongly influenced by Samuel Lewis' spiritual relationships with Ruth St. Denis ,

387-695: Is somewhat discouraged because joy is the goal, as opposed to the technical performance of specified dance steps or forms. Dances are facilitated by a dance leader who often plays a drum, guitar, flute or other stringed instrument. For lyrics, dances borrow inspirational poetry, quotes and chants which are sung as the dance is performed. Chants are often sacred phrases put to traditional, contemporary, or occasionally improvised melodies. A wide range of languages are deliberately employed including Arabic , Aramaic , English , Hawaiian , Hebrew , Persian , and Sanskrit . Dance promoters use diverse religious practices, chants and languages to demonstrate how joy lives at

430-420: Is to raise consciousness and promote peace between diverse religions according to one stated goal. The DUP are of North American Sufic origin. They combine chants from many world faiths with dancing, whirling, and a variety of movement with singing. Five to 500 dancers stand in a circle , often around a leader and musicians with acoustic instruments in the center. All dances are participatory and spectating

473-640: The Chishti Order , but founded the Sufi Order between 1915 and 1917 as an independent universalist take on Sufism. After his death in 1927, the Sufi Order split over Khan's succession. Leadership over the Order ultimately went to Inayat Khan's brother, Maheboob Khan . Inayat Khan's first disciple in America, Rabia Martin , assuming from a letter from Inayat Kahn that she would have to "attend to my [Inayat Khan's] affairs in

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516-462: The Dutch Association of Architectural Firms . In 2009 a quartets card game was published with one card featuring the building. There is also an associated amphitheatre for 335 people located nearby in a dune valley. In 2014 the building was nominated for monument status by the municipal heritage committee. It has been open to the public on European Heritage Days . As of September 2023

559-552: The 1970s. At the request of Pir Moineddin, Shabda Kahn was initiated as a Sheikh in 1977 by Pir Vilayat Khan , eldest son of Inayat Khan, at the tomb of Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan in Delhi, on the occasion of Inayat Khan's 50th Urs . He was initiated as a Murshid in 1997 by Pir Hidayat Inayat Khan uniting all of the previously disparate Universal Sufi lineages. In 2001, at the death of Pir Moineddin Jablonski, Shabda Kahn succeeded him as Pir of

602-554: The Dances and Douglas-Klotz's creation of Dances using the Aramaic words of Jesus have entered many alternative and mainstream religious circles. The Network has members in 28 countries. Dance leader certification is available through the affiliated Mentor Teachers Guild. Leadership of SRI is provided by a pir (spiritual leader) and a council of murshids and murshidas (senior teachers). Teachers are referred to as sheiks and sheikhas . SRI

645-601: The Dances as well as the walking meditations developed by Samuel Lewis have also been explored in various settings. The Dances have developed into a global movement due to the work of the International Network for the Dances of Universal Peace founded in 1982 by Neil Douglas-Klotz and Tasnim Fernandez, who at that time were teachers in the Sufi Ruhaniat International and Sufi Order International respectively. Both have continued to be leading exponents of

688-441: The Dances as well as the walking meditations developed by Samuel Lewis have also been explored in various settings. The Dances have developed into a global movement due to the work of the International Network for the Dances of Universal Peace founded in 1982 by Neil Douglas-Klotz and Tasnim Fernandez, teachers in the Sufi Ruhaniat International and Sufi Order International respectively. Both have continued to be leading exponents of

731-663: The Dances of Universal Peace and of the Spiritual Walks. Joe Miller (1904–1992) was an American mystic best known for his Thursday Morning Walks in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park with his wife Guin during the 1970s and 1980s. Joe was widely respected for his spiritual clarity and Walter Evans-Wentz , the original translator of the Tibetan Book of the Dead, and other sacred Mahayana texts, considered Joe Miller "the only man he had met in

774-480: The Divine essence in each human being, and to leading a life of service to God and humanity. Through various centers, classes are offered both to the general public (in accordance with the brother/sisterhood work) and to those interested in the path of initiation. Initiates are expected to maintain a relationship with a spiritual guide. Students are referred to as mureeds . The Dervish Healing Order serves as that aspect of

817-584: The Native Traditions of the world, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. For each tradition, a candle is lit, a selection from the sacred scriptures is read, and a spiritual practice or Dance of Universal Peace is led. Leaders of the Universal Worship Service are referred to as cherags and cheragas . The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, joyous, multi-cultural, circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music, and movements from

860-554: The Sufi Ruhaniat International which maintains and promotes the vision of health and Divine Healing as presented by Inayat Khan. The Dervish Healing Order is an initiatory order. All members have demonstrated their deep involvement in some aspect of healing, either toward self or others. A primary activity is the conduction of the Healing Service of Inayat Khan. Ziraat is a heart-based approach to gardening and food production outwardly, and to spiritual growth inwardly. The heart, like

903-833: The Sufi Ruhaniat International, by Pir Moineddin's appointment. As Pir of the Sufi Ruhaniat International, Shabda directs the Jamiat Khas (the Ruhaniat leader circle), directs the SRI Board of Trustees, and is the spiritual director for the Dances of Universal Peace worldwide, as well as the director of the Chisti Sabri School of Music. Every tariqa or Sufi order has a silsila , or named lineage of succession. Centuries ago, Arabia did not have schools for formal education . Students went to teachers who taught them. Upon completion of their study, they received ijazah (permission) which acted as

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946-574: The Sufi Ruhaniat initiates men and women on an equal basis at every level of the organisation. The Salsila of the Sufi Ruhaniat International follows the Nizami branch of the spiritual lineage of the Chishti Order : Other teachers have informed the Sufi Ruhaniat International's spiritual tradition and are acknowledged as "godparents" of the movement. Among these are: Sensei Nyogen Senzaki (1876–1958)

989-468: The Sufi Temple does not overlap with the location of habitat types or habitats with a conservation objective. 52°11′37″N 4°23′19″E  /  52.1936°N 4.3886°E  / 52.1936; 4.3886 Dances of Universal Peace The Dances of Universal Peace ( DUP ) are a spiritual practice that employs singing and dancing the sacred phrases of the world's religions. Their intention

1032-747: The United States, Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Universal Sufism was established in the early 20th century. Two forms made up early Universal Sufism: the Sufi Order , which Inayat Khan separated from Islam and brought to the West, and westerners of the more traditional Shadhili Order. Both held the principle of universalism , according to which Sufism can be valid for anyone, regardless of their background. Inayat Khan originally belonged to

1075-596: The West who understood the Doctrine of the Clear Light." Joe was a close friend of Samuel L. Lewis who upon his deathbed asked Joe to "Take care of my disciples." Joe provided spiritual guidance to Sam's disciples, and many others, until his death in 1992. Swami Papa Ramdas and Mother Krishnabai – In the 1950s Murshid SAM reported a recurring vision with the face of a saint accompanied by poetry, “By one year’s time, by land or sea, I will come to thee.” In 1954, in keeping with

1118-487: The West", found herself rejected by the community. She continued independently, and recognized Meher Baba as the Avatar of the age, eventually giving rise to Sufism Reoriented . One of Martin's disciples was Samuel Lewis , who had also been a student of Inayat Khan. In the late 1960s, Murshid Samuel L. Lewis began initiating and training students first under the banner of Zen and then of Sufism. The Sufi Ruhaniat International

1161-572: The appearance of the Sufi temple. At the opening of the temple in 1970 the praeses and secretary of the synods of the Dutch Reformed Churches ( NHK ) and the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands ( GKN ) were invited. For the disposal of waste a connection has been made to a conduit especially made for the purpose. According to a study by the province of Zuid-Holland the location of

1204-406: The building is part of a project called 'The largest museum of the Netherlands'. [1] Every year, the 'Sufi summer school' takes place in this temple, and many Universal Sufis from around the world visit the temple each summer. There were plans to build accommodation to stay overnight for participants; however, in 1987 the majority of the local council for spatial planning was against extension of

1247-498: The certification of their education. A graduate then acted as a teacher having their own students or disciples. This chain of teachers is known as silsila or lineage. Somewhat analogous to the modern situation where degrees are only accepted from recognized universities, the certification of a teacher having a verifiable chain of teachers was the only criteria which accorded legitimacy: "Theoretically one can only receive instruction in these practices (talqîn) from an authorised teacher of

1290-506: The complex. The Universal Worship Service, brotherhood days and other meetings take place in the temple as well as several traditional music concerts. These are open to the general public. The temple has been used as a public exhibition space. The policy of the Public Benefit Organisation responsible for the temple states the temple can be made available to others for activities only if those activities are harmonious with

1333-408: The earth, is regarded as sacred soil to be prepared for planting. Rocks and roots are removed; last year's stubble is plowed under. New seed is placed in the furrow. Sunshine and rain attend the turning of the seasons, and the ancient cycles of sowing, growth, fruition and harvest are realized in ourselves and in our gardens and farms. The Universal Worship Service was created by Inayat Khan to promote

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1376-460: The heart of every religion. Dance leaders tend to believe peace can be promoted through experiencing the same One Joy through diverse dance steps, chants, and languages. The DUP emphasis is on participation regardless of ability as DUP dances are almost never performed before an audience. Dancers of all levels, including children, are able to follow along and dance together. Each dance is taught afresh at each gathering. Dances and dancing of this kind

1419-673: The many traditions of the earth to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. Based on the work begun in the late 1960s by Murshid Samuel L. Lewis, they promote peace and integration within individuals and groups worldwide. There are no performers nor audience – new arrivals and old hands form the circle together. Dances were originally performed at camps and meetings with a distinctly new age and alternative feel but have increasingly been offered in diverse places of worship and more secular places such as schools, colleges, prisons, hospices, residential homes for those with special needs, and holistic health centers. The therapeutic uses of

1462-420: The same way that Sufi dargahs in other parts of the world do. Inayat defined three objectives of Universal Sufism: 1. To establish a human unity with no consideration of caste, creed, race, nation, or religion. Differences produce inharmony and cause all miseries in the world. 2. To spread the wisdom of Sufis which has been until now, a hidden treasure, it being the property of humankind which does not belong to

1505-526: The silsila reaches back from one's own teacher up to the Prophet, with whom all tarekats claim to have originated although there have been modifications along the way. A Sufi's silsila is his badge of identity and source of legitimation; it provides him with a list of illustrious predecessors and shows how he is related to other Sufis." Although the silsilas have traditionally only been formed of men, there have been women Sufi masters, notably Rabia al-Adawiyya , and

1548-493: The spiritual atmosphere of the temple. In connection with vandalism in 1987 permission was obtained to build a guard house on the premises. In 1988 a member of the local city council spoke out against the colour of the outer walls of the temple. In 1989 the originally sober concrete brick walls were covered with a layer of plaster in various pastel colours. In Katwijk there are predominantly Dutch Reformed Churches . In 1969 local Dutch Reformed conversation circles discussed

1591-535: The summer of 1922, Inayat Khan reported having a 'spiritual experience' and proclaimed the place holy. The land was bought by the municipality of Katwijk from the State of the Netherlands in 1947. The lot is distinct from the territory of the Dutch armed forces bought by the municipality in 1954. The Murad Hassil trust acquired a perpetual lease from the municipality in 1956 through the Council of State . A building permit

1634-439: The tariqa, and only after pledging a vow of obedience ( bay'ah ) to this shaikh. The shaikh gives his disciples permission (ijâza) to practice the tariqa: he may also authorise one or more of them to teach it to others, i.e. appoint them as his khalîfa. In this way a hierarchically ordered network of teachers may emerge. Each shaikh can show a chain of authorities for the tarekat he teaches, his silsila or spiritual genealogy. Usually

1677-861: The vision, Papa (Swami) Ramdas and Mother Krishnabai came to San Francisco on their World Tour and Murshid SAM found his “Hindu” Guru. Sufi Barkat Ali was a Muslim Sufi who belonged to the Qadri spiritual order. He became Murshid Samuel L. Lewis' Sufi guide after the passing of Inayat Khan, and continued to advise Lewis' disciples after his own death. Ali was the founder of the non-political, non-profit, religious organisation, Dar-ul-Ehsan . Universel Murad Hassil Pirani Ameena Begum Meher Baba Maheboob Khan Mohammed Ali Khan Musharaff Khan Samuel L. Lewis Fazal Inayat-Khan Vilayat Inayat Khan Hidayat Inayat Khan Zia Inayat Khan Shabda Kahn Johan Witteveen Sufism Reoriented Universel Murad Hassil The Universel Murad Hassil

1720-589: Was a Rinzai Zen monk and student of Soyen Shaku . He was the Zen teacher of Samuel L. Lewis . His last words were said to be "Remember the Dharma! Remember the Dharma! Remember the Dharma!" Ruth St. Denis (1879–1968) was a modern dance pioneer and a major influence on Samuel L. Lewis , who called her "Mata-Ji" (Honored Mother) and referred to her as "my fairy godmother". She was a source of inspiration in Samuel L. Lewis' creation of

1763-507: Was granted by the municipality on 25 juli 1967. Work on the building was announced in January 1968, and commenced in April 1969. The official opening was Saturday July 4, 1970. The temple was built by construction company Van Rhijn Katwijk, which was in financial difficulties at the time. New employees were hired for the realization of the project, which cost about ƒ 500,000. The building

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1806-603: Was incorporated as the Sufi Islamia Ruhaniat Society by Lewis in November 1970 to help carry on his Sufi initiatic lineage in the Chishti Sufi tradition, shortly before his death in 1971. In 2002 the name was changed to Sufi Ruhaniat International. Shortly before his passing, Lewis appointed as his successor his Khalif Moineddin Jablonski, who directed the organization from 1971 until his own passing in 2001. Jablonski

1849-433: Was succeeded by Shabda Kahn as Pir of the lineage. When Samuel Lewis died, he asked that his body be buried at the interspiritual community of Lama Foundation , near Taos, New Mexico. The grave became a pilgrimage site (known as a dargah ) and was rebuilt several times in the intervening years. In August 2017, work was completed on a new building surrounding the gravesite. It is designed to facilitate visits by pilgrims in

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