The Journey of the Soul Berkeley w/ Pir Zia Inayat Khan

Tuition includes three daily sessions with Pir Zia and one daily session with Amida Cary. Meals are not included. This program is in-person only and will not be livestreamed. Those registered will receive the recordings after completing a simple online evaluation after the event. 

Cost is $165 for all day Saturday and Sunday. Registration for the Friday evening murids gathering is separate; you will receive details on how to register for Friday evening after you register for the main event.

LOGISTICS

Please see here for details on lodging, restaurants, and transportation options near the Hillside Club in Berkeley, California. The Hillside Club is located at 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley, California, 94709.

Please note parking near the venue is limited; carpooling is strongly encouraged if possible.

COVID POLICY (as of 10/19/2022)

Please note that the venue for this program, Hillside Club in Berkeley, CA, does not require proof of vaccination for onsite events. However it is strongly recommended that guests wear masks indoors when not eating, drinking or speaking. Masks will be available or please bring your own. Most importantly, please stay home if you are not feeling well, test positive for Covid, or are in contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid ahead of the event.

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about our Berkeley gathering with Pir Zia, please email us at astana@inayatiyya.org. This event is hosted by Inayatiyya Bay Area, with support from the Astana in Richmond, Virginia.

BERKELEY SCHEDULE 

Saturday, November 5th

9:00 – 10:15 am – Pir Zia
10:15 – 10:45 am – Break
10:45 – 12:00 pm – Pir Zia
12:00 – 2:00 pm – Lunch Break
2:00 – 3:15 pm – Amida
3:15 – 3:45 pm – Break
3:45 – 5:00 pm – Pir Zia

Sunday, November 6th

9:00 – 10:15 am – Pir Zia
10:15 – 10:45 am – Break
10:45 – 12:00 pm – Pir Zia
12:00 – 2:00 pm – Lunch Break
2:00 – 3:15 pm – Amida
3:15 – 3:45 pm – Break
3:45 – 5:00 pm – Pir Zia

BIOGRAPHIES

Pir Zia Inayat Khan carries the Sufi lineage of his grandfather, Hazrat Inayat Khan. He received his Ph.D. in Religion from Duke University. His books include Saracen Chivalry: Counsels on Valor, Generosity, and the Mystical Quest, Mingled Waters: Sufism and the Mystical Unity of Religions, Dream Flowers: The Collected Works of Noor Inayat Khan, and the forthcoming Immortality. Pir Zia is president of the Inayatiyya and founder of Suluk Academy.

Amida Cary is Co-Vice President of the Inayatiyya Inner School in North America, as well as Director of the Inayatiyya’s Retreat Concentration. She lived in the Bay Area for many years, and is a guide to students and retreatants worldwide as well as a mentor to up and coming Inayatiyya leadership. Amida is an experienced spiritual and retreat guide and has worked closely with Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan, Aziza Scott, and Pir Zia Inayat Khan. She collaborated with Pir Vilayat for many years editing his curriculum and establishing the website universel.net. She is a founder of Suluk Academy and has served as Suluk faculty. She now lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.