Rumi's Circle

a community of lovers

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

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

Ramadan Mubarak!

Ramadan Mubarak to all those who are fasting during this time! May it be blessed with worldly emptiness and spiritual fullness! The Freedom of Fasting [377] Some religious scholars were … Continue reading

June 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Eid Mubarak!

Eid Mubarak to all our friends celebrating today and tomorrow! May your celebration be joyous and full of Love. O Particle, it’s time to dance! Don’t you know you are … Continue reading

August 8, 2013 · Leave a comment

Ramadan Mubarak!

Ramadan Mubarak to all those who are fasting during this time! May it be blessed with worldly emptiness and spiritual fullness! O moon-faced Beloved, the month of Ramadan has arrived. … Continue reading

July 8, 2013 · 1 Comment

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

July 4, 2013 · Leave a comment

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

June 11, 2013 · Leave a comment

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

April 3, 2013 · Leave a comment