An Update on Race & Justice Initiatives
An Update on Race & Justice Initiatives August 3, 2020 Dear Friends on the Path, As we continue to translate our abstract ideals into embodied action, we respond to the cry of humanity.
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Music of the Spheres: Gamaka Commentaries, Gayan
“I feel myself when I am by myself.” The self has four layers: the body-self, the mind-self, the soul-self, and the Divine Self. The body-self is made of food. It is born, grows, ails, and dies. When we look in the mirror, what we see is who we think we are. But this is only […]
Music of the Spheres: Gamaka Commentaries, Nirtan
“Before you judge my actions, Lord, I pray, you will forgive. Before my heart has broken, Will you help my soul to live? Before my eyes are covered, Will you let me see your face? Before my feet are tired, May I reach your dwelling place? Before I wake from slumber, You will […]
The Zephyr, June 2020
22 June 2020 Dear Companions on the Path, “Cast the light from your eyes on a star. In light-years of time, the star receives your light,” said my father. Just imagine: our glances, gestures, and ideas reverberate far out into the horizons of time and space, forming an immense moving sculpture of consciousness in action. What […]
Spirituality & Social Justice
Spirituality & Social Justice In response to the question, “Should the Inayatiyya, a spiritual organization, involve itself in activities related to social justice?,” Pir Zia writes: Spirituality can be understood in different ways.
Murshid, Identity & Race Text, Audio, and Video
Murshid, Identity & Race Text, Audio, and Video On Sunday, June 14, 2020, we hosted our second Inayatiyya Forum on Race, Justice, Equity & Love. Pir Zia contextualized the conversation with a talk on the history of race within the Inayatiyya, from 1737 until today.
The Urgency of Racial Justice
The Urgency of Racial Justice June 11, 2020 Dear Friends, The brutal killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor have shocked the conscience of the world. These tragedies have put into sharp relief the systemic injustices that African Americans continue to endure in the United States.
Race, Justice, Equity & Love Resource List
Race, Justice, Equity & Love Resource List Those working on this effort within the Inayatiyya recommend the following resources. We challenge you to pick one resource and, after you’ve read/watched/listened to it, to post something you’ve learned here.
Inayatiyya Forum on Race, Justice & Love
Inayatiyya Forum on Race, Justice & Love On May 31st, 2020, in response to the death of George Floyd and resulting global protests, we held our first Inayatiyya Forum on Race, Justice & Love. Pir Zia offered remarks leading into our discussion. His written text may be found below.
Music of the Spheres: Gamaka Commentaries, Nirtan
“Why, oh my feeling heart do you live and die? What makes my feeling heart now to laugh and to cry? Death is my life indeed, I live when I die. Pain is my pleasure, when I laugh then I cry.” The sage speaks to his heart. Who planted you in my breast? What a […]