The Ney by Debra Kaatz
Rumi’s message can be adapted for children and one example is Sufi Tales, written by Debra Kaatz. All of the stories in Sufi Tales are based on adaptations of Rumi’s … Continue reading
Rumi’s Works
Having a little problem alerting you all to a new page so I thought I would just add it as a new post! Please do check out the new Rumi’s … Continue reading
In Praise of Chai by David Ginsberg
David Ginsberg has been a lover of Mevlana Rumi for many years and here he shares his reflections on the power of chai (tea) on the spiritual path! Chai al-Akbar … Continue reading
Sufism and Buddhism by Robert Abdul Hayy Darr
With our next event being at a Buddhist centre, and having had the pleasure of meeting some Buddhist friends at our last event, we would like to share this excellent … Continue reading
Ruminations in Huddersfield Sun 16th June
Ruminations in Huddersfield – read, reflect, and relax in the company of Mevlana! Join us for an informal poetry circle over coffee and cake on Sunday 16th June from 2-4pm … Continue reading
Presence – Relationship with Divine Love with Kabir Helminski May 20 – June 14, 2013
We read the wise and beautiful words of Rumi, we talk of remembrance and connecting with spiritual reality, but sometimes, too, people ask: Practically speaking, how is it done? When … Continue reading
A Meeting of Hearts
The One Through Love Project has done wonderful work bringing together men and women steeped in the wisdom of Rumi and Sufism, giving them a space to share their understanding … Continue reading
You Are Joy – Rumi selections
Daniel mentioned in his article Translating Rumi that to hear Shaikh Kabir & Camille Helminski recite their versions accompanied by oud, ney, and daf on the album You Are Joy … Continue reading
Thank You, Bradford!
Many thanks to everyone who made it to our first event last Saturday, we were so happy to meet you all – Bradford, Leeds, Huddersfield, Manchester, Burnley, Essex, London and … Continue reading
Coleman Barks in action!
Coleman Barks: though his renderings of Rumi’s poetry take some liberties with the original, he’s a great poet – and performer – with a deep appreciation of Mevlana’s message. Here’s … Continue reading
Rumi’s Wedding Night
Esin Celebi Bayru is Vice President of the International Mevlana Foundation. Esin is also Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi’s granddaughter from the 22nd generation, a descendent of Sultan Veled and Ulu Arif … Continue reading
Mevlevi Women
Camille Helminski takes a look at some of the amazing women in Rumi’s life, including family, friends, and followers. Taken from Women in Sufism: A Hidden Treasure by Camille Helminski, … Continue reading
Rumi meets Shams
Shaikh Kabir Helminski on Rumi meeting Shams (video from One Through Love)
Mevlana, Mevlana
Daniel Dyer: ‘I wrote this song because I don’t know where I would be without Mevlana. And I wanted to mention Shams because – well, where would Mevlana be without … Continue reading
Rumi’s Circle in Bradford Sat 20th April
Come and enjoy poetry, music, and companionship on the way of Love….bring a favourite poem from Rumi to share. Saturday 20th April, 2013. Doors open at 5.30pm for a 6pm … Continue reading
Rumi's Circle 