New! This winter we bring a series of gatherings to Wageningen:
“Universal Wisdom & Joy, Strength & Beauty”
An invitation to dance, sing, listen, discover, connect, live, love, heal, honor, breathe and celebrate!
Facilitated by Malika Cieremans, with guest leaders and musicians
Each month, an evening to come together…
in an atmophere of flowing life energy, new strength, hope, calm, balance, healing, forgiveness, and connection;- in the circle, in the Dance, in the silence, in rhythm, in breath, in sound, in color;
- in a safe and sacred space, where everything is allowed to be, just the way it is;
Homecoming…:
- time to connect with your body, heart and soul;
- space to meet oneself, and the other, from the essence;
- A moment of quietude and reflection;
- Contact with the source of wisdom within, the anchor place with questions and issues in our personal lives, and the world we live in;
- the universal language of the heart, which speaks without words.
Each evening is a journey: A journey within, and a journey through the world, with practises and inspiration from traditions of Wisdom from all times and continents.
We work with the Dances of Universal Peace, chants, music, meditations, breath and movement practices, (short) inspirational quotes, and we connect with nature.
Practical info
In the autumn and winter season, we offer a series of five monthly meetings. They form a continuation for those seeking deepening, while it is also possible to join each evening individually, for those wishing to get a new experience.
This series is the continuation of the full-day seminar with Sufi teacher Pir Shabda Kahn, organised by Malika in Wageningen in September 2017, and many years of individual gatherings and experiences in The Netherlands and abroad.
For whom?
“Come, come, whoever you are! This caravan knows no despair…” – Rumi
- The meetings are open to everyone, known and unknown – of all ages, backgrounds, beliefs, talents or experience levels.
- You can always participate in your own way, on your own level. You can join in as a “newcomer” any moment, as the practises will be introduced and guided, and you can continue to deepen your experience further through regular attendance.
- We also welcome musicians and (aspiring) dance leaders. Interested? Please contact Malika beforehand, by email or phone.
When?
- Each third Thursday from November to February, plus second Thursday in March;
- Dates: November 16, December 21; January 18 (2018), February 15, March 8;
- Times: Welcome from 7PM, start 7.30PM (door may be closed), finish around 10PM.
Where?
- The Zintre space, in the ClockHouse, Generaal Foulkesweg 37, 6703 BL Wageningen. Entrance to the (free) parking via Arboretumlaan.
- Cross the parking to the old building (in the back), in the hall, go up the stairs on the right to the 2nd floor (1e verdieping in Dutch). In the hall, the 2nd door on the left is room 1029: ZINTRE.
Prices
- Regular €15 p.p. per evening
- Reduction for students and low incomes: €9 per evening
- Are you coming for the first time? free donation
- Do you come regularly? Take a season ticket: 5x for €60 – 20% discount!
- This stays valid also for a possible future series
Registration
- To announce your presence, please send an email to malika@ruhaniat.nl.
- Please let me know by the weekend in advance if you are planning to come, so I know what to prepare;
- Payments and donations can be done on the evening itself.
About the event facilitation
Malika Cieremans has been conneced with the path of Universal Sufism since 2001, since 2004 she is a certified Leader for the Dances and Walks of Universal Peace, and since 2013 she has served as mentor in training.
Guest teachers and musicians are other teachers and students in the Sufi Ruhaniat and/or the Network of the Dances of Universal Peace. More about them live during the meetings!
Questions and information
Want to know more? Please visit the website of the Dances of Universal Peace, Ruhaniat Int’l, ziraat (nature spirituality) and healing (DHO) to get an impression of a number of sources of inspiration.
Do you feel a “yes!” when you read this, or a “well, maybe? I’m curious to know more…?” Then I’d love to hear from you! Via email: malika@ruhaniat.nl or phone: +31(0)6-19159096.
Both the Dance sessions and the teachings were a meandering stream, flowing from lively, joyful and spirited melodies, uplifting and humorous stories, to the stillness and depth of zikr phrases and contemplations on the nature of life, on the Sufi notion of dying before death, on the universal purpose of all life, and on the paradox between everything and everyone being an undivided portion of the One, ultimate Being, which is unchanged and incorruptable, while on the other hand, in normal life, we experience ourselves as separated, isolated beings, who percieve differences and distinctions between self and other. What happens to our breath, our mood, our health and our strength when we are in different states, from angry, jealous, judgemental or discouraged, to kind and compassionate, patient or grateful?
the Dargah (shrine) for Murshid Samuel L. Lewis, in New Mexico, USA. Murshid SAM was Pir Shabda’s teacher. After ten years of visioning and preparing the way, the completion of the construction of the Dargah was celebrated just weeks ago. 
From Sept 12-14, the second pilgrimage of the Peace Pledge Project took place in Katwijk and The Hague (NL), a gathering of spiritual and religious leaders from many faiths and backgrounds. This article is a personal reflection on the gathering by Malika, one of the participants.
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