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Emily Brontë, Rumi, and the Authentic Self

How the deep spiritulity of Emily Brontë resonates with Sufism

February 24, 2024 · 3 Comments

Rumi’s Urs 2023

Join us for Rumi’s Urs celebration online – whirl around the world!

December 1, 2023 · Leave a comment

Rumi Events in the North

Join us for three Rumi events in North England: Keswick, Bradford, and Skipton

June 3, 2023 · Leave a comment

Rumi’s Urs 2022

Watch the 2022 celebration of Mevlana Rumi’s union with the Beloved – the anniversary of his passing into the Unseen – with Shaikh Kabir & Camille Helminski and Mevlevi Whirling Dervishes for zhikr, music, and poetry on the theme of Gratitude for the Journey

November 20, 2022 · Leave a comment

Rumi’s Urs 2021 video

An international celebration of Mevlana Rumi’s union with the Beloved – the anniversary of his passing into the Unseen – with an online gathering of remembrance. Shaikh Kabir & Camille … Continue reading

January 4, 2022 · Leave a comment

Rumi’s Urs 2021

Join us for our annual Urs celebration, online this year!

November 26, 2021 · 1 Comment

The Way of Mary

Join us for the online book launch of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘺𝘢𝘮, 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘰𝘥. ⁣A Celebration of Hearts with Camille Helminski, A. Helwa, Rabbi Rami Shapiro, Andrew Harvey, Omid Safi, Rev. Matthew Wright, Lisa Ferraro and other friends.

November 26, 2021 · Leave a comment

RAYfest21 Oct 30-31

Celebrating women of spirit, the sacred body and earth: an online festival with heart-to-heart conversations, body-based workshops, meditation, prayer, and music.

October 24, 2021 · Leave a comment

Rumi’s Urs 2020 video

An international celebration of Mevlana Rumi’s union with the Beloved – the anniversary of his passing into the Unseen – with an online gathering of remembrance. Shaikh Kabir & Camille … Continue reading

December 28, 2020 · 1 Comment

Rumi’s Urs 2020

Join us for our annual Urs celebration, online this year!

November 26, 2020 · 1 Comment

RAYfest20: Celebrating Women of Spirit

ONLINE weekend festival celebrating women of spirit with heart-to-heart conversations, body-based workshops, meditation, prayer, and music.

October 14, 2020 · Leave a comment

Fall From Green by Latifa Nur

A receptive heart has much to learn from the wisdom of nature. A student of Rumi’s teachings speaks of her healing friendship with trees and the inspiration for her debut … Continue reading

April 30, 2020 · 1 Comment

Weekly Meditation

An online meditation with Shaikh Kabir Helminski, Camille, and other members of the Threshold community. Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am Eastern Daylight Time (4pm BST). … Continue reading

April 1, 2020 · Leave a comment

Dive into the Ocean of the Heart

A short meditation with Camille Helminski to accompany your daily practice:

March 16, 2020 · 1 Comment

In Conversation with Camille Helminski

Urs Mubarak dear friends! We are happy to share a recent conversation from Tazeen.TV with Mevlevi teacher, Camille Helminski, on how she fell in love with Rumi, the Sufi path, … Continue reading

December 17, 2019 · Leave a comment

Unfold the Wings of your Essence

‘Just sitting together on a sheepskin’… Shaikh Kabir and Camille Helminski discuss the inspirational friendship of Rumi and Shams.

December 7, 2019 · 2 Comments

Rumi’s Urs 2019 Bradford & London

  Rumi’s Circle with Mevlevi dervishes from The Threshold Society invite you to celebrate Mevlana Rumi’s Urs, the anniversary of his union with the Beloved. Join us for an evening … Continue reading

October 30, 2019 · Leave a comment

Rumi’s Urs 2019 Madison, USA

Rumi’s Circle invites you to celebrate Mevlana Rumi’s Urs, the anniversary of his union with the Beloved. Join us for an evening of remembrance with zhikr, poetry, and music. We … Continue reading

October 29, 2019 · 1 Comment

The Sultan and the Saint, Kendal Sun 10th Nov

Sunday 10th Nov 2019, 4pm–5pm ~ free entry Kendal Unitarian Chapel, Branthwaite Brow, Kendal LA9 4TN We are pleased to present a screening of the award-winning film, The Sultan and … Continue reading

October 28, 2019 · Leave a comment

Continuing with the Sacred Feminine…

We have been very blessed at Rumi’s Circle to explore different themes which speak to a holistic spirituality with the support of our friends and community. One such theme is … Continue reading

August 14, 2019 · Leave a comment

Poetry of the Sacred, Oxford Wed 28th Aug

Wednesday 28th August, 7pm ~ free entry Oxford Quaker Meeting, 43 St. Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW Camille Hamilton Adams Helminski shares extracts from her recent collections of sacred poetry, including … Continue reading

July 22, 2019 · Leave a comment

Rumi Retreat! Aug 23-26th

It’s that time again! We’re off to spend another wonderful weekend with Mevlevis and other Rumi lovers at the Threshold Society UK Annual Retreat (Aug 23-26th) down at lovely Gaunts … Continue reading

July 9, 2019 · Leave a comment

Rumi and the Mystery of Being Human

An audio recording of Shaikh Kabir Helminski exploring how Rumi’s wisdom helps us to become more fully human, unlocking latent qualities within us that have their source in Spirit. From … Continue reading

June 17, 2019 · Leave a comment

Ruminations: Transforming Being, Madison USA, Sat 15th Jun

Saturday 15 June, 7pm ~ free entry, all welcome! Unity Church, 601 Tompkins Dr, Madison, WI 53716, USA Join us for spiritual discussion, poetry, zhikr, and sacred whirling as we … Continue reading

June 6, 2019 · Leave a comment

Bradford Lit Fest Zhikr Sun 7 Jul

Sunday 7th July 2019, 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm The Ganges Theatre, Kala Sangam, St Peter’s House, 1 Forster Ct, Bradford BD1 4TY Book your tickets. Join us for a … Continue reading

May 29, 2019 · Leave a comment

A Sufi Fable by Mary Khalila Platt

Listen to A Sufi Fable by Mary Khalila Platt Once upon a time, when the earth was parched, the animals broke down, each one lost heart. “We’re dry and broken … Continue reading

April 26, 2019 · Leave a comment

*CANCELLED* Awakening with Rumi, Madison USA, Jun 14-16

We are sorry to inform you that this event has been postponed until next year due to unforseen circumstances. Tickets will be refunded. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope … Continue reading

April 23, 2019 · 1 Comment

Waterloo Festival, London Sat 8th Jun

Saturday 8th June, 7pm Tickets £6/£4 – book now St. John’s Church, 73 Waterloo Rd, South Bank, London SE1 8TY The Waterloo Festival is an annual summer festival of arts … Continue reading

April 17, 2019 · Leave a comment

Ruminations: Sacred Balance & Ecology of the Soul, Kendal Sat 23rd Mar

Join Rumi’s Circle for a heart-based discussion on how to create harmony in our inner and outer worlds. Looking at the current ecological crisis and the balancing of the Sacred … Continue reading

February 24, 2019 · Leave a comment

New Horizons in British Islam, Feb 23-24

We will be at the British Islam Conference next weekend facilitating a workshop about reading your own love story. The mystics of Islam recognise the power and importance of love … Continue reading

February 18, 2019 · 1 Comment

Sufi Whirling Retreat, Turkey May 1-5

Join Sufihouse for their next whirling retreat, May 1-5, in Turkey Explore the depths of sema (whirling) through an awareness of the body and the soul. This exploration will include … Continue reading

February 6, 2019 · 2 Comments

In the Presence of the One, We Are All Shining

As the aspen leaves are changing color, revealing their outmost love and submission to the compassionate and wise laws of this vast and infinite Existence which guides them through the … Continue reading

January 5, 2019 · Leave a comment

MACFEST Whirling Workshop, Manchester Sat 12th Jan

Rumi’s Circle, in association with MACFEST, present our first Manchester whirling workshop. Saturday 12th Jan 2019 2:30-4pm Longsight Library, 519 Stockport Rd, Manchester M12 4NE Register your FREE place on … Continue reading

December 7, 2018 · Leave a comment

Finding Love with Rumi

We are delighted to offer this talk by dear circle member, Shazreh Hussain, from the Threshold Islamabad group. Shazreh was invited to deliver a talk on Rumi by the Asian … Continue reading

November 1, 2018 · Leave a comment

Rumi’s Urs 2018 Bradford Sat 15th Dec

Rumi’s Circle with Mevlevi dervishes from The Threshold Society invite you to celebrate Mevlana Rumi’s Urs, the anniversary of his union with the Beloved. Join us for an evening of … Continue reading

October 31, 2018 · Leave a comment

Prayer, Social Justice and Children

Jenny Fox Eades presented the following talk on April 7th 2018 at our event “Responsible Stewardship for our Times”. We are grateful to Jenny and the other speakers for sharing … Continue reading

October 26, 2018 · Leave a comment

**CANCELLED** MACFEST Whirling Workshop, Manchester Sat 17th Nov

  This workshop will be rescheduled at a later date with MACFEST – we will post more details soon. *** We are proud to be supported MACFEST, Manchester’s first Muslim … Continue reading

October 15, 2018 · Leave a comment

Struggling with Service

In our tradition, service is seen as a privilege and not something that is demeaning or relegated to those of a lower social order.

October 4, 2018 · 2 Comments

Happy Birthday Mevlana!

Today is Mevlana Rumi’s birthday. May his light be blessed and continue to shine down upon us. Didn’t I say, don’t sit with sad companions? Don’t sit with anyone but … Continue reading

September 30, 2018 · Leave a comment

CANCELLED Women of Faith: Following in the Footsteps of Khadija & Noor-un-Nisa

We are sorry to announce that we have to cancel this event.

September 16, 2018 · Leave a comment

Women of Faith: Grandmothers of Spirit Audio

Listen to Camille Helminski’s talk on ‘Women of Faith: Learning from our Grandmothers of Spirit’. We apologise for some technical issues with the sound and hope you enjoy this offering … Continue reading

September 16, 2018 · 2 Comments

Sufi Whirling Retreat, Turkey Oct/Nov

Join Sufihouse for their next whirling retreat, Oct 31 – Nov 4, in Fethiye, Turkey “In this journey, we will explore the depths of sema (whirling) through an awareness of … Continue reading

September 8, 2018 · Leave a comment

Women of Faith, London Tue 28th Aug

Tuesday 28th August, 6:30pm ~ £5 on the door, refreshments will be provided St Ethelburga’s Centre, 78 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AG Camille Adams Helminski explores stories of women of faith … Continue reading

July 30, 2018 · Leave a comment

Rumi Retreat! Aug 24-27th

It’s that time again! We’re off to spend another wonderful weekend with Mevlevis and other Rumi lovers at the Threshold Society UK Annual Retreat (Aug 24-27th) down at lovely Gaunts … Continue reading

July 10, 2018 · Leave a comment

Bradford Literature Festival July 7-8, 2018

Shaikh Kabir Helminski and Rumi’s Circle will be at the Bradford Literature Festival this year over the second weekend, July 7-8, 2018. Book your tickets for each event: Sat 7th … Continue reading

May 30, 2018 · Leave a comment

Listening

A talk offered by Shaikha Camille Helminski at the 2018 Festival of Faiths: “Sacred Insight, Feminine Wisdom.” First published on sufism.org. Bismillah arRahman arRahim We begin in the Name of … Continue reading

May 30, 2018 · 1 Comment

Ninety-Nine Names of God: Ramadan Ecourse

Join Shaikha Camille Adams Helminski and Daniel Thomas Dyer for a Ramadan Ecourse on the Ninety-Nine Names of God. Based on material from Camille’s book, Ninety-Names of the Beloved, and … Continue reading

April 25, 2018 · Leave a comment

Book Review: Rumi Comes to America

What happens when a mercurial Englishman living in 1970’s California invites into his community of spiritual seekers a Turkish Muslim mystic? The answer can be found in this book. The Turkish mystic was one Suleyman Hayati Loras Dede, and the mercurial Englishman one Reshad Feild.

April 9, 2018 · 1 Comment

Conscious Activism: Responsible Stewardship, Sat 7 Apr

We will be running a series of workshops in 2018 on the theme of “Conscious Activism”, an activism which balances inner work on the self with the struggle for justice … Continue reading

March 10, 2018 · 2 Comments

Book Review: Holistic Islam

Author: Kabir Helminski Publisher: White Cloud Press From one perspective, Holistic Islam is a love letter to the spiritual path of Sufism that has nourished its author for many decades. … Continue reading

February 8, 2018 · Leave a comment