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Dances of Universal Peace of Asheville

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308 Merrimon Avenue   Directions  Map

Lucy Zarifah Oliver, Coordinator and Certified Dance Teacher

Second Sundays 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Upcoming dances in 2010: July 11, Aug 8, Sep 12, Oct 10

We will offer our yearly celebration of the (first half) of the Aramaic Lord's Prayer Dance Cycle as well as the Inana Urha Shrara wa Hayye/Inana Thara Dance Cycle. As we immerse ourselves in the Aramaic words of Jesus, we will open ourselves to the energy and healing of the spring, Pescah, and Easter season.

  


 
Dances of Universal Peace (begun by the Sufi teacher Murshid Samuel Lewis) are a means to revivify our love and joy, and integrate ourselves with the power of Peace through the practice of meditative circle dances and walks, with singing and chanting of Divine Names and sacred phrases from many spiritual traditions.

We cultivate compassion within and without.....
      Finding our home in the breath.....
             Practicing simple presence and body awareness.....
                   Re-membering our Divine Source......
                            Resonating with sound and loving intention......
                                   For the benefit of all beings.

No dance experience needed, everyone is welcome. We form the circle together!

 

A video invitation to the Dances of Universal Peace
   

Upcoming Dances:


July 11, Aug 8, Sep 12, Oct 10

Upcoming Events:

Aug 01, 2010 (Sun) 11 AM - 3 PM Dragonheart Cove in Big Sandy Mush, 106 Surrett Cove Rd, Leicester, NC. *** First Harvest, Lammas *** with Mary Stair. Children of the Earath tribe are invited to a potluck brunch at 11 am followed by Sacred circle dance, songa and chants. Mary Stair will lead but guitarist and other musicians are encoraged to come and share their talents. Please RSVP Tarana Wesley (828) 683-5296

Oct 16, 2010 (Sat) Johnson City, TN. *** Dancing with Mary Magdalene *** with Amina Linda McMakin. An original, experiential workshop for women only combining ceremony, meditation, walks, and the cycle of Dances originated by Amina Linda McMakin in the tradition of the Dances of Universal Peace. For more information or to register email: Rebecca Nunley

Nov 05 (Fri) - Nov 06, 2010 (Sat) Jubilee Community Church, 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC. *** The Radiant Heart *** with Leilah Be. A Sufi Retreat with Leilah Be. For more info or to register: Tarana Wesley (828) 683-5296

Sufi Activities in the Carolinas:

For more information e-mail: web@carolinasufi.info

Page last updated: July 08, 2010