In a Mevlevi Kitchen
The fruit is the reality, the blossom its form— blossoms are the good news, fruit is the joy that comes. When the blossom falls, you can see the fruit— when … Continue reading
Eid Mubarak!
Eid Mubarak friends! Wishing a blessed and joyous time to all! Congratulations to all the pilgrims returning from their circumambulations around the Holy Kaaba. May we all feel our connection … Continue reading
Happy Jewish New Year!
Happy Rosh Hashanah to our Jewish friends! May this New Year be full of love and mercy for all. The purest mirror is, beyond doubt, the heart which can receive … Continue reading
Universal Peace Prayer Sep 27th
Join Rumi’s Circle for a Universal Peace Prayer to be held on Saturday 27th September at the Manchester Brahma Kumaris Meditation Centre. We are pleased to have representatives from multiple … Continue reading
Sacred Dances of the Silk Road Sep 20th
Saturday, 20th September 2014, 7pm-10pm St. Clement’s Church, 6 Edge Lane, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9JF Tickets: £15 A night of sacred dance, music and poetry; featuring exquisite dance performances by … Continue reading
Threshold Society Bradford Zhikr Sat 23 Aug
Join us for the Threshold Society zhikr gathering in Bradford on Saturday 23rd August from 3-6pm. We hope to share in meditation, zhikr, music, prayer, and discussion of Mevlana Rumi’s … Continue reading
Eid Mubarak!
Eid Mubarak to all our friends! May the fruits of Ramadan be with you year-long and may we meet each other in peace and goodwill. In the hope of journeying … Continue reading
Highlights from Rumi Rhythms
We are pleased to share a short clip of musical highlights from the June event in Bradford, enjoy!
Rumi Retreat! Aug 29-31st
We’re off to spend another wonderful weekend with Mevlevis and other Rumi lovers at the Threshold Society UK Annual Retreat (Aug 29-31st) down at lovely Gaunts House in Dorset. Set … Continue reading
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
A Letter from Father Francis
We are honoured to share some reflections from Shaikh David Bellak on his spiritual journey and a timely and inspiring letter received from Father Francis, a retired Catholic priest. Notes … Continue reading
*CHANGE OF VENUE AND TIME* Rumi Rhythms in Bradford Sat 21 June
Join Rumi’s Circle for an evening of music and poetry at the Kala Sangam Arts Centre. Music by Da Vida, Daniel Dyer, Fahad Khalid, Arian Sadr and others! Saturday 21st … Continue reading
Remembrance – The Spiritual Practice of Zhikr eCourse
We are looking forward to participating in this wonderful new eCourse by Mevlevi Shaikh Kabir Helminski, starting on June 29th, the first day of Ramadan. Shaikh Kabir will take us … Continue reading
Rumi Rhythms in Bradford Sat 21 June
Join Rumi’s Circle for an evening of music and poetry at the Kala Sangam Arts Centre. Music by Da Vida, Daniel Dyer, Fahad Khalid, Arian Sadr and others! Saturday 21st … Continue reading
Spirituality and the Outdoors
It’s all about Nature! Yesterday was Earth Day and we shared the selection below from Mevlana on our Facebook page. And this coming Saturday some friends of Rumi’s Circle will … Continue reading
Passover
Passover began on Monday April 14th and continues until Tuesday April 22nd. The Passover festival is a time that we remember how Moses, peace and blessings be upon him, freed … Continue reading
Mevlana’s Urs – Islamic calendar
Today is the Islamic lunar calendar anniversary of Mevlana Rumi’s Urs (5th Jumada al-Akhir). As people around the world remember Mevlana’s passing with zhikr and whirling, we are pleased to … Continue reading
Happy Norouz!
Happy Norouz! Yesterday celebrated the Persian New Year and the spring equinox. The Norouz celebration lasts 13 days and is rooted in the 3,000-year-old tradition of Zorastrianism. We wish everyone … Continue reading
Behold the World
My heart is so small it’s almost invisible. How can You place such big sorrows in it? “Look,” He answered, “your eyes are even smaller, yet they behold the world.” … Continue reading
Shaikh Kabir Helminski in London
Rumi’s Circle are looking forward to attending two public talks with Mevlevi shaikh, Kabir Helminski, in London next month. Let us know if you will be there! Friday 14th March … Continue reading
Glassblower by Da Vida
Some of us were lucky enough to see Da Vida perform last Saturday after Ruminations, a powerful mix of music and visual arts. Drawing on musical influences from around the … Continue reading
Readings from Ruminations: Divine Love
Thanks to all who made it to Bradford on Saturday despite stormy weather (this is becoming a theme of our Ruminations!) We had a wonderful afternoon sharing lots of poetry … Continue reading
Ruminations: Divine Love Bradford Sat 15th February
Ruminations: Divine Love New Bradford Playhouse Pop-up Shop, 11-13 Market Street, Bradford BD1 1LN Sat 15th February, 2-4.30pm, free entry, hot/cold drinks and cake for sale. To celebrate St. Valentine’s … Continue reading
The Way of the Sufi
Since 1995, Mahmoud Mostafa has been devoted to the study and practice of Tassawuf. In the course of his development, he received teachings from Sufi shaikhs in the USA, Turkey, … Continue reading
Readings from Ruminations: Saints & Seekers
We had a wonderful Ruminations event on Saturday at Huddersfield Parish, St. Peter’s Church. Thanks to all who braved the wet and windy elements to join us for poetry, hot … Continue reading
Ruminations: Saints & Seekers Huddersfield Sat 25 January
Ruminations: Saints & Seekers St Peter’s Church, Byram Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1BU 1:30-4:30pm, free entry. We invite you to join us for our next Ruminations gathering at St. Peter’s Church … Continue reading
Milad ul-Nabi: Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
Today is Milad ul-Nabi, the observance of the birthday of Muhammad, may he be blessed. The earth has birthed many wondrous children, but Muhammad has surpassed them all. Earth and … Continue reading
Highlights from Mevlana’s Urs
We are pleased to offer you a short video of highlights from Mevlana’s Urs celebration that was held in December at The Delius Centre in Bradford. Enjoy!
Happy New Year!
We wish everyone a very Happy New Year! 2013 has indeed been a Year of Lights…Rumi’s Circle began with a humble facebook page and one post blog and has grown … Continue reading
Postcards from Konya
A few of us have been lucky enough to visit Konya recently and we wanted to share some highlights from our trip. Rumi Hotel is located next to the Mevlana … Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you all a very merry and blessed Christmas! May your time be filled with love and light, and may we deepen our remembrance and connection to the beloved souls … Continue reading
Mevlana’s Urs Collective Remembrance 8pm
Today we remember the Night of Union of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi as he passed into the Unseen, reunited with his Source, giving thanks for his beautiful example and grace, and … Continue reading
Mevlana’s Urs Celebration
We had a beautiful gathering in Bradford on Saturday celebrating Mevlana’s Urs with poetry, music and dhikr. Thanks to all who made it out and shared their hearts – and … Continue reading
Rumi in Chester
We hold a Rumi Reflection Group here two or three times every month. It’s very simple and relaxed – we meet in a quiet coffee shop and take one poem … Continue reading
Interfaith Week Ruminations in Bradford Sun 17th November
Interfaith Week Ruminations in Bradford – read, reflect, and relax in the company of Rumi! November hosts National Interfaith Week and to celebrate we are holding a special “Ruminations” which … Continue reading
A Day with Nur Artiran
On a recent trip to Turkey led by Shaikh Kabir and Camille Helminski, our group was lucky enough to be invited to the Sefik Can Foundation, under the direction of … Continue reading
Eid Mubarak!
Eid Mubarak to all our friends! Eid al-Adha is the festival/feast of sacrifice, honouring Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) trust and willingness to sacrifice what he held most dear – his son … Continue reading
Ruminations in Huddersfield Sun 27th October
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 27th October from 2-3.30pm … Continue reading
Rumi Retreat! Aug 30th – Sep 1st
We’re off to spend a wonderful weekend with Mevlevis and other Rumi lovers at the Threshold Society UK Annual Retreat (Aug 30th – Sep 1st) down at lovely Gaunts House … Continue reading
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
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
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
Rumi's Circle 