Light upon a Light – The Way of Illumination
Teachings of Pir Vilayat Khan on Light
A zoom webinar with Amida Cary and Yaqin Aubert
Saturday, October 9th, 10am – 5pm EDT
When we initiate someone into the Inner School of the Inayatiyya we say, “That you may find the path that leads to your purpose in life, illumination.” Ours is a way of light. The task at hand is to become conscious of being a being of light and to make it real. Paraphrased from Pir Vilayat
“The soul is light, the mind is light, and the body is light – light of different grades; and it is this relationship that connects people with the planets and stars.” Hazrat Inayat Khan
Join Amida Cary and Yaqin Aubert for an exploration of Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan’s teachings on light.
This webinar is open to all those with a sincere interest in the practices of the Inayatiyya Inner School.
The session will include the two aspects of light, teachings from classical Sufis, working with the glance, breath, the Divine Names, light of the aura, planes of light, building a temple of light, and bringing light into the world.
Spiritual Practices will be incorporated throughout the day.
- 10:00-11:15: Presentation
- 11:15-11:30: Break
- 11:30-12:45: Presentation
- 12:45-2:00: Lunch
- 2:00-3:15: Presentation
- 3:15-3:30: Break
- 3:30-4:30: Presentation
- 4:30-5:00: Q&A
Suggested donation $50 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds.
The recording of this webinar will be available to everyone who registers.
This program is sponsored by the Pir Vilayat Center at The Abode. For questions regarding this webinar contact Yaqin.
Speakers
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Amida CaryAmida Cary is Director of the Inayatiyya’s Retreat Concentration in North America and its Retreat Guide Training Program, working in concert with an international network of experienced retreat guides and trainee mentors. Her primary focus is encouraging all involved to enter the transformative depths of the retreat process. Amida is an experienced retreat guide herself and has worked closely with Pir Vilayat, Aziza Scott, and Pir Zia. She is a founder of Suluk Academy and has served as Suluk faculty. Amida lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Yaqin AubertYaqin Joseph Aubert has been studying in Sufism for more than 40 years and is a senior teacher in the Inayatiyya Order, as well as past Vice President. He was first initiated by and studied with Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan and now studies with Pir Zia Inayat Khan. Yaqin is a Seraj (senior minister) in the Universal Worship and has been a teacher in the Suluk Academy, a school of contemplative study with students around the world. He is a founding member and former director of the Abode of the Message, a conference and retreat center in upstate New York. He guides seekers to unfold the fullness of their being. Yaqin is a storyteller, and leads individual and group retreats, and seminars in North America.