First of all Yoga is a great practise because it can be done at all ages, no matter how young or old you are there is some sort of Yoga out there that is suitable for you. Now to the benefits of Yoga: -Many Yoga poses help the muscles around your spine which not only improves your posture but can also relieve pains in places such as neck, shoulder and back -It can also help the digestive system if coupled with a healthy diet -It teaches discipline in body and mind as breathing, posing, … Read more
Sabil and Kutab Public water drinking and education complex from Islamic architecture
The 'sabil' is a building famous in Islamic architecture built by nobles, princes, and other rich people for providing fresh drinking water for the people in streets. Its a charity and public welfare building. This type of architecture started during the Mameluke period. Its either a separate building or one built inside mosques. The construction of the 'sabil' includes a big water reservoir in the underground level and above it, amfew step above ground level, the 'tasbil' room or the room for … Read more
Friday Praying Gathered Public Friday Praying for Muslims
Praying is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims pray five times a day. One of the prayers is called 'duhr' noon prayer. On Fridays Muslim men are ordered in The Quran to gather together in public for this noon prayer. The Friday prayer is preceded by a sermon given by a Muslim scholar. The idea of Friday prayer is not only the regular daily prayers, but it also provides an opportunity for Muslims to gather together weekly in order to discuss their important life issues. Listening to this … Read more
Nowruz Ancient new year celebration
Nowruz, literally meaning 'a new day' is an ancient celebration day and a ritual celebrated by many nations and communities in a wide geographical region from Central Asia to the Balkans. Nowruz is a joyful celebration for the arrival of spring as the new year in the northern hemisphere, accompanied by unique cultural colors, beliefs and ceremonies. It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical Northern equinox, which occurs on March 21. Nowruz has deep and rich roots as a festival and ritual … Read more
Hidrellez Fusion of the land and water as summer unfolds
One widespread belief suggests that Hızır is a prophet who has attained immortality by drinking the water of life (ab-ı hayat), and who has reached God, and wanders around among people from time to time, especially in the spring, helping people in difficulty, and distributing plenty and health. Various practices are performed on Hidrellez night in the belief that Hızır will bring blessing and abundance to the places he visits and the things he touches. Food bowls, pantries, and purses are left … Read more
Sufi Whirling Reconnection with the whole
Sufi whirling (or Sufi spinning) is a form of Sama, or physically active meditation, that originated among Sufis, and which is still practiced by the Sufi Dervishes of the Mevlevi order. It is a customary dance performed within the Sema, or worship ceremony, through which dervishes (also called semazens) aim to reach the source of all perfection, or kemal. This is sought through abandoning one's nafs, egos or personal desires, by listening to the music, focusing on God, and spinning one's body … Read more
Charity Meals Ramadan Charity meals (mawa'id Rahman موائد رحمن)
Muslims fast the whole month of Ramadan from dawn to sunset. Fasting is a compulsory ritual for adult Muslims, unless they have any health problems which will make it difficult for them to fast, such as taking essential medications which they can't skip, or their doctors recommend that they cannot withstand such long fasting period. During the holy month of Ramadan some rich people arrange breakfast meals for the poor people. These can be either done by individuals, or group of people to provide … Read more
Grow Like a Plant How do you tune in to the will of the Universe?
Through my life I face the phenomena that society demands of me to put labels on myself and to be able to formulate what I want to do with my life. I usually don’t have a clue, so I just say something that feels appropriate in the moment. Yet what do I want is a question for the mind. I may also consider what my heart has to say about it. During a lecture, I heard something that struck me. The teacher said, 'the universe has a plan with you. Let go of what you want and tune in to what the … Read more
The 10th Session of the Earth Summit
- Languages:
- EnglishJapanese
- Location: Japan
Dear the Earth Family, I hope everyone is doing well. The 10th Earth Summit “Creating the Earth (Kuni-Tsukuri) for a New Era” is coming in one week. http://wotona-summit.org/en/the-10th-session-of-the-earth-summit/ This is the place to create the Earth (Kuni-Tsukuri) for the year 3000. This Earth Summit is the place where we draw the blowed-away-world. There are participants from Thailand, France and U.S. , so it will be another International summit. Would you like to join us for this … Read more
Weekend Meditation Retreat
- Date: 4 – 6 August 2016
- Languages:
- EnglishPortuguese
- Location: Portugal
If we want to be free, if we want to live a life of profound wholeness and purpose, then we need to discover and become grounded in the source of our Being. In this weekend retreat we will dive deeply into the experience of meditation, not through a technique, but through discovering our natural state. Experiencing awakened consciousness and sharing that discovery with others is the most fulfilling and liberating experience we can have. When we discover direct access to our inherent freedom … Read more
