Sema: Devotional Gatherings in Brooklyn
Sema (Arabic: سَمَاع ) means “deep listening” and refers to a ceremony rooted in the Sufi tradition that combines devotional music, poetry, and whirling meditation.
Join us for our monthly gatherings in Brooklyn.
By donation, but no-one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Sema: Devotional Gatherings in Stoneridge, NY
Sema (Arabic: سَمَاع ) means “deep listening” and refers to a ceremony rooted in the Sufi tradition that combines devotional music, poetry, and whirling meditation.
Join us for our monthly gatherings
By donation, but no-one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
SEMA Virtual Screening
◆ Virtual Screening ◆
SEMA: A Cinematic Journey into Rumi & The Whirling Dervishes
This is a virtual screening of the documentary
SEMA Screening Premiere in Brooklyn
SEMA: A Cinematic Journey into Rumi & The Whirling Dervishes
Premiering in Brooklyn on March 8th.
At the Center of Enlightenment Arts
301 Ten Eyck St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Limited seating available. Purchase Tickets here.
Sema: Devotional Gatherings in Brooklyn
Sema (Arabic: سَمَاع ) means “deep listening” and refers to a ceremony rooted in the Sufi tradition that combines devotional music, poetry, and whirling meditation.
Join us for our monthly gatherings in Brooklyn.
By donation, but no-one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Sufi Tour & Retreat in Turkey
Join us for an 11-day journey in Turkey.
Explore various cities throughout the country, visit the burial place of Rumi & other sacred sites, learn about the history of the whirling dervishes & be immersed in the practice of ‘Sema’.
Sema: Devotional Gatherings in Brooklyn
Sema (Arabic: سَمَاع ) means “deep listening” and refers to a ceremony rooted in the Sufi tradition that combines devotional music, poetry, and whirling meditation.
Join us for our monthly gatherings in Brooklyn.
By donation, but no-one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Sema: Devotional Gatherings in Upstate NY
Sema (Arabic: سَمَاع ) means “deep listening” and refers to a ceremony rooted in the Sufi tradition that combines devotional music, poetry, and whirling meditation.
Join us for our monthly gatherings in Brooklyn.
Free event. By RSVP only.
A Night of Sufi Teachings & Storytelling with Cem Baba in MA
It is an honour to host Master Teacher Cem Baba, visiting us all the way from Turkey, for a night of Sufi Teachings & Storytelling. Cem Baba has spent the last 3 months in the Hatay region of Turkey, where he and his community have been engaged in earthquake Relief efforts in the affected areas.
This event is part of our The Heart’s Turn Summer Series, for more info and tickets
Sema: Devotional Gatherings in Brooklyn
Sema (Arabic: سَمَاع ) means “deep listening” and refers to a ceremony rooted in the Sufi tradition that combines devotional music, poetry, and whirling meditation.
Join us for our monthly gatherings in Brooklyn.
Free event. By RSVP only.
Foundations of Sufi Whirling - Daylong Workshop
Join us for a day long workshop with Anna Whirling & Dervish Aziz on the foundations of Sufi whirling.
This is a physical practice that uses body movements and chanting to open the heart, and experience the Unity of Love in the human body.
Open to all levels of experience.
This is a part of our The Heart’s Turn Summer Series, for more info and tickets
A Night of Sufi Teachings & Storytelling with Cem Baba in BK
It is an honour to host Master Teacher Cem Baba, visiting us all the way from Turkey, for a night of Sufi Teachings & Storytelling. Cem Baba has spent the last 3 months in the Hatay region of Turkey, where he and his community have been engaged in earthquake Relief efforts in the affected areas.
This event is part of our The Heart’s Turn Summer Series, for more info and tickets
Sema: Devotional Gatherings in Brooklyn
Sema (Arabic: سَمَاع ) means “deep listening” and refers to a ceremony rooted in the Sufi tradition that combines devotional music, poetry, and whirling meditation.
Join us for our monthly gatherings in Brooklyn.
Free event. By RSVP only.
Sacred Music Tour in Morocco
Join Samir Langus and Omar Aena for an 11 day journey through Morocco.
Together we will explore the rich tradition of Gnawa as well as other folk music cultures from throughout the land.
Sema: Devotional Gatherings in Brooklyn
Sema (Arabic: سَمَاع ) means “deep listening” and refers to a ceremony rooted in the Sufi tradition that combines devotional music, poetry, and whirling meditation.
Join us for our monthly gatherings in Brooklyn.
Free event. By RSVP only.
Realizing Your True Nature: Self Inquiry & The Vedantic Vision
Join us for an afternoon discussion on the true nature of Self according to Vedantic philosophy. We are honoured to welcome Swami Sachidananda Saraswati who is visiting from India and will be presenting the Vedantic Vision with us.
There will be teachings, Q&A, meditation, and devotional music.
To conclude, there will be a vegetarian dinner (“iftar” for those observing the month of Ramadan).
By donation $10-20
CHA'BANA
Join us for a night of Moroccan food & music at a beautiful home in Brooklyn. More info & RSVP here
The Art of Remembrance Workshop with Baraka Blue @ Golden Drum, BK
Join us for a day-long workshop with Baraka Blue at Golden Drum in Brooklyn. This will be an immersion into the basics of Sufi Meditation + the art of writing your own devotional poetry. We will be in an intimate group with the intention of creating a safe space for everyone to join and open their hearts to connect. People from all faith backgrounds are welcome to join.
The Art of Remembrance with Baraka Blue @ Sufi Corner, Montclair, NJ
Join us for a night of devotional Sufi poetry & live music with Baraka Blue. He will be visiting us from Seattle and will be reading poetry from his new book “The Art of Remembrance”.
The Art of Remembrance with Baraka Blue @ Gaia NoMaya, BK
Join us for a night of devotional Sufi poetry & live music with Baraka Blue. He will be visiting us from Seattle and will be reading poetry from his new book “The Art of Remembrance”.
Sema: Devotional Gatherings in Brooklyn
Sema (Arabic: سَمَاع ) means “deep listening” and refers to a ceremony rooted in the Sufi tradition that combines devotional music, poetry, and whirling meditation.
Join us for our monthly gatherings in Brooklyn.
Free event. By RSVP only.
Shifa: A Night of Sufi Healing Music with Al Firdaus Ensemble
The Center SF, San Francisco
The Lila Series is honoured to host this special event ’Shifa’: A Night of Sufi Healing Music a The Center SF with internationally acclaimed music group Al Firdaus Ensemble.
This will be an evening of devotional Sufi healing songs from the Andalusia region. The vocal and musical performances will feature compositions and songs from the ensemble's newly released album called 'Shifa' which means 'Healing' in Arabic.