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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Yaqin AubertYaqin Joseph Aubert is the Vice President of the Inayatiyya and Director of the Pir Vilayat Center at the Abode of the Message in New Lebanon, New York. Yaqin has been studying Sufism for more than 40 years and is a senior teacher in the Order. He was a student of Pir Zia’s father, Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan. Yaqin is a Cherag (minister) in the Universal Worship and has been a teacher within Suluk Academy. He is a founding member and former director of both the Abode of the Message and Mountain Road School, founded on the Abode’s grounds. Yaqin is a storyteller, retreat guide and leads group retreats and seminars in North America.
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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.
