A Longer Welcome Message: But be warned. This writing may offend you; or perhaps you will find it too frivolous or even "sacrilegious".
Purposes of this Work. This relates to the general aspects of why we do things.
The Purpose of this Transmission: A writing explaining more in detail as to some of why this Endeavor is being brought in to being.
About the Spiritual Learning Endeavor
The spiritual path: An elementary introduction.
Purposes of this Work. This relates to the general aspects of why we do things.
A Curriculum of a School
"On Learning, The Way, and Your Inheritance" By Inayat Khan. This is some of the attitude we take toward these classes and then the more focused and work of the Real. It explains much. It helps show or point toward the position to take in learning and the way toward more real living.
Journey upon Journey: the path and the Way. A rather large and extensive writing which decribes the overall path to realization, the Way, and the means. It is not introductory, however it can be very useful if you are able to read and consider the potentials expressed through it.
The Spiritual Enterprise [1] Just the first portion of a larger work to come in parts. This deals more with an overview.
Starting on the Way. A short writing giving some useful background and information to consider when approaching spiritual guidance.
The role of Service on the Spiritual Path.
In The Way, A Primer on Teaching and Learning
This relates to the processes of unfoldment, looking for a guide or teaching, qualities of a "teacher" work that is done; and more. There are 11 parts. D. Download. Full list of all 11 parts.
Meditation, Spiritual Practices, and the Way There are 25 parts.
These are a series of proddings. This workbook is most useful when applied. D. Download. Full list of all 25 parts.
The Gardener and the Way.
A short treatise on Work, Orders, and Workers.
Orders and Organizations. There are 26 parts.
This considers their inception, development, maintenance, and demise. It includes their purposes and structure, creation, establishment, and continuance, densification, and deterioration. It also deals with teachings in some similar ways, and includes several practices. D. Download.
Initiation:
Initiation: General [1]
Initiation [2] (From the work of Inayat Khan)
Initiation [3]
Initiation and Daily Life [4] A writing about the transmission, work, approach,and activities in ones daily life that relate to initiation.
An open letter to those who initiate in the spiritual way.
The following are adapted from The Message Volumes of Inayat Khan. It may be beneficial to read them in this order.
     First, Mysticism
     Next, Initiation
     Then, Discipleship
The Message of Our Day: Spiritual liberty, realization,and universality.
An Apprenticeship to living the mystic life: A writing on what to expect in approaching and taking part in this guidance and transmission, as well as aspects of other real transmissions.
On The Path of Remembrance: A transcription of a class including discussion, questions and responses. (pdf)
The densification of SUF: Prosetry touch on and expressing feeling of the Real and how it has become. The name refers to sound, not Order or Path. These are the expressions and continuations.
A broad view of Suf: Writing which goes more into detail and practicality on the expression and becoming which is Suf.

Writings on Classes and Learning

Classes and Learning situations offered.

Classes.
How classes may work, their purpose, and how to approach them.
Questions and Answers about classes.
This makes more sense if the previous writing is read first.
Purpose of Regular Meetings, by Idries Shah.
Three visits to a sage.
A tale of encounters with Bahaudin Naqshband.
"On Learning, The Way, and Your Inheritance" By Inayat Khan. This is some of the attitude we take toward these classes and then the more focused and work of the Real. It explains much. It helps show or point toward the position to take in learning and the way toward more real living.
Writings on Teaching and Learning.
Short selections on the process and approach. Taken from various writers and stories.
Teaching and Learning in this Age
    The Teaching and Learning in this age
    The Role of the Individual
    Group Learning and Activity
    The Teaching and how it is spread

General Writings

A Welcome Message to All Visitors
An open letter to those who initiate in the spiritual way.
Introduction to this work.
Definitions
How some words and terms are used here.
The Universal Perspective.
This explains some of the perspective of this work in particular, and the approach taken in general. It also deals with the names of paths, practices, readings, etc. used here.
Conditioning:
Conditioning.
Lessening the effects of conditioning.
Giving:
     The nature of giving.
     Approaching giving.
     The functions of giving.
The Elements of creation: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Ether. Prior to doing any, please read about practices, below and on the practices page.
    An overview of the elements.
    Attributes of the elements.
    Experiencing and perceiving the elements. Videos of the Walks of the Elements are below under practices.
Purification of the Elements: Going Further More in-depth on a higher level of working with these purification practices.
    See more on the elements below, under "Spiritual Practices", and "Writings by others".
Meditation and Health Very basic, short, and general.
Meditation and the Mind Very basic, short, and general.
Perspective and Point of View.
A short writing indicating, touching on, and possibly leading to a sense of both. It links to, as examples and to actually work (attune), the several versions of one ode of Hafiz.
Prosetry Some selections of prose/poetry.
    The densification of SUF Prosetry of the process and the means, the sounds of being, come again. A practice of the ages, done before and now.
    The Song Continues Prosetry of life, movement, work, and the way.
    Hail to the Heart Hail to the Heart that lifts the world to the heights of Love.
    Rumi Came To Visit Rumi Came To Visit.
    Oh Jerusalem: a vision of peace.
    A little poem: On the question posed, How did you get where you are?
Working Together: Harmony and Greater Action: About harmonizing with each other and your Ideal. Some why's, what's, and how's.
Cycles and Work: Cycles and Work. On decrease and strenghtening of a transmission.
A Gift of Loss: an essay on supposed loss, love and harmony.
6 audios of classes on Mystic Living and the path to realization. Includes practices and talks.
Audios of classes held: Problems Playing?

Class 1: mp3 1:07
Class 2: mp3 2:05
Class 3: mp3 2:12
Class 4 part 1: mp3 0:51
Class 4 part 2: mp3 1:05
Class 5: mp3 :25. This is a short recording. The rest of the time was used for practices and some unrecorded questions and answers.
Class 6 part 1: mp3 1:16
Class 6 part 2: mp3 0:44

Spiritual Practices, Exercises, and Meditations

The "Medicine Cabinet"

Spiritual practices are useful and appropriate only when they are, and not to be used indescriminately. They are medicines and/or supplements. A practice or exercise is given by someone who can determine if it is needed and how to apply it. They must be correct for the individual or group, and need to be used in the correct manner, "dosage" in the right ways, and for the appropriate length of time. For best use, they should be monitored. Using a practice without knowing IF it should be used, and how it should or may work is like taking medication randomly.

This section includes some writings about the use of practices plus many practices. Because they are here does not mean you should apply them. Ask if you are drawn to one - or use your intuition and guidance. You have it, certainly. It is only a matter of if you actually clearly listen and apply it. There is a general "problem", however; with most people in their following what they are drawn to, desire to do, or intrigues them. More on this, the approach to practices, and many more spiritual practices are found on the practices pages: page 1 and page 2. More spiritual practices and recitations can be found on the audio page. There are many other practices not contained on this web site. You would really be best off working with someone who knows. Unknowing application is not only futile, but may be harmful to your health.

An Introduction to Spiritual Practices: Please read this before doing practices.
Themes of Unity for Contemplation
More Contemplation Themes: A general assortment of contemplations from various sources.
Daily, weekly, and monthly practices
Affirmation
An Introduction to Meditation Very basic, short, and general.
Meditation: A form for sitting.
Meditation: Belly Breathing.
Peace Practices For The Middle East and Jerusalem
On Breath: 45 Lessons, practices, and subjects for contemplation,
By Samuel L. Lewis, With Commentary by Matt Lippa. D. Download.
Centering. (See below under Writings by Others).
On Breath: All from one talk, this includes instruction in and doing some practices.
Breath 1 Time: 30:27
Breath 2 Time: 33:17
Breath 3 Time: 29:36
Breath 4 Time: 31:34
Concentration(s):
    Concentrations: Visual, Visualized, and upon the Breath.
     Symbols for concentration practices.
    Audio Recording on this subject.
Daily Meditations.
Groups of 5 short meditations to use throughout the day.
    Group 1
    Group 2
    Group 3
    Group 4
    Group 5
    Group 6 and 7: A two day cycle of 5 practices each day. Includes the use of the element breaths.
More information and spiritual practices are found on the practices pages.
Nature Meditations. (See below under Writings by Others).
"A Saying a Day":
Meditations and Concentrations to use for a calendar year.
Part 1 of 2. Part 2 of 2. D. Download All
"The Bowl of Saki" in three parts.
    Simple Text Version
    Interactive Version
Daily meditations to use for a year. A comprehensive "course" based on selected Sayings of Inayat Khan (1910-20's), Complements through Samuel Lewis (1930's - 40's), and Harmonies through Matt Lippa (2004).     D. Download.
Some Contemplation Themes and Aphorisms to be used for Contemplations. (See below under Writings by Others).
Tunings.
Short meditations/contemplations/prayers to tune the heart, intention, and action.
Giving
The Practice of Harmony.
Weekly Meditation
Prayers.
    Prayer of Daylight
    Morning Prayer {Also used at the beginning of some practices or gatherings}.
    Daily Prayer
    Daily Prayer 2
    Prayer of Service
    Prayer of Service 2
    Prayer of Love
    40 day prayer cycle with elements
    List and links to many prayers
    (More prayers below under Writings by Others).
More information and spiritual practices are found on the practices pages.
Remembrance Practices
    Remembrance - general.
    A writing on how remembrance practices work, refinement, and some details on approach.
     Two examples of remembering.
    An extended example toward getting a sense of remembering. Includes more information on connecting with the breath.
     The phrase La I'llaha, Il Allah Hu.
     The King and I. A theme of remembrance.
     What a Circle of Remembering is.
     Hear a Remembering Practice Explained. This is an MP3 audio file of about 14 minutes.
     It explains the approach to this practice in general, and some of the specifics using the phase La I'llaha, Il Allah Hu. Please see the link(s) on the audio page.
     Guidelines, Suggestions, and Reminders at a Circle of Remembering
Offered as a guide to make things easier and to help this process move smoothly so we are able to concentrate and focus on actually doing, attuning, and experiencing rather than talking about it.
4 lessons on the Circle of Remembering.
     Attunement in circle of remembering. Please see the link(s) on the audio page.
20 Minutes long. This describes the process of attuning when you first arrive in a circle of remembering. It goes more deeply into the practical aspects and is a good preliminary.
     Remembering Practice Experienced.
This is an MP3 audio file of about an hour. It is an actual practice. Experience along. Please see the link(s) on the audio page.
     A Circle of Remembering: A practice is introduced with a simple explanation and then done. Includes a healing at the end. Uses the phrases Allah Huma and La I'llaha, Il Allah Hu. This is an mp3 of about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Please see the link(s) on the audio page.
On Remembering: Remembering Practice, Circle of Remembering are means to become again. The purpose for tuning, toning, sounding, and placing oneself within this framework: for becoming again, not learning anything new.
Allah Huma: A short interpretation of where the words leads.

Allah Huma: one longer recitation recorded 5-09, and then 5 parts recorded 12-07.

Starts with a recording of 10:43 and then one with a little talking before and interspersed with the first practice. This is a short sample. It is then followed by 3 more short examples of variations and a 15 minute longer experience. Please see the audio page for links and descriptions.
Audio Recording on intention, practices, concentrations, levels, and more. See audio page.
The first 4 of what will be 6 audios of classes on Mystic Living and the path to realization. Includes practices and talks.
Audios of classes held:
Class 1: mp3 1:07
Class 2: mp3 2:05
Class 3: mp3 2:12
Class 4 part 1: mp3 0:51
Class 4 part 2: mp3 1:05
The Universal Worship Service : A way for all people of all beliefs to come together in worship and praise of The Only, That Which Is, and to share in that Love, Heart, Breath, and Light of The Real, Truth. This link will go to a complete course in this is presented on the World-Light.org web site.
Selected Nature Meditations: On the following themes; Sun, Moon, Stars, Planets, Space, and on God. (pdf)
The Art of Peace: Practices compiled from the collected talks, poems, and calligraphy, and from oral tradition of Morihei Ueshiba.
More information and spiritual practices are found on the practices pages.

Story Work and Stories

Story Work 1: How stories are used and worked with in some group settings.
Story Work 2: More on an approach to the use of teaching stories.
Carrying Shoes
The Prince's Journey
Tale of a Seeker
Singlemindedness
The King and I
The Story of the Waker
Three visits to a sage A tale of encounters with Bahaudin Naqshband.
A Remembrance of Jesus: The person and some teachings, by Joseph of Aramanthea.
Tales of Rabbi Mordecai of Neskhizh: Teaching stories worthy of contemplations and work.
Nothing Exists
Cartoons. Visual stories.

Audio

The Audio Page
Recordings you can hear on this site, plus links to download. Includes:

On the path and realization.
Questions to ask regarding living realization and experience.
Living in the world and learning how to live.
Cross Breath Meditation.
On Harmonizing oneself toward the Higher.
Subhan Allah, Alhumdulilla, Allahu Akbar.
2 remembering practices. One includes a healing focus and use of Allah Humma
Surrender - several aspects. (4 parts)
Work - Several aspects of the work of spiritual path. (5 parts)
The spiritual path. (2 parts)
Tuning oneself, functioning, service.
Attunement.
Prayer.
Tuning, purification, transmutation, more.
Intention, practices, concentrations, levels, more.
Recitations of the Ramnam.
The Peace Darood.
Surrender of "self". Letting go of the limitation of identification of oneself, and transformation. (3 parts)
The path of Remembrance (9 parts)

Writings and works by Others:

On Breath: 45 Lessons, practices, and subjects for contemplation,
By Samuel L. Lewis, With Commentary by Matt Lippa.
"The Bowl of Saki" in three parts.
Daily meditations to use for a year. A comprehensive "course" based on selected Sayings of Inayat Khan (1910-20's), Complements through Samuel Lewis (1930's - 40's), and Harmonies through Matt Lippa (2004). D. Download.
Aphorisms of Inayat Khan. A comprehensive selection of short sayings which can be used to lead to Truth. Use them as you are guided. They will unfold with persistance and sincerity. Download them as a pdf here.
Some Prayers. These originated through Inayat Khan.
"The Nature Meditations of Hazrat Inayat Khan."
The Nature Meditations were dictated by Hazrat Inayat Khan in 1921 and first published in 1980. The phrases were given so that they could be repeated silently on the breath. Hazrat Inayat Khan called the Nature Meditations "the cream of the Message." D. Download.
This writing is available through the kindness and permission of the Sufi Order International. We thank them. You may order a copy of the book itself through Omega Publications.
Bahaudin Naqshband: Discipleship and Development
Extracts from the Testimony of Bahaudin the Designer (Naqshband).
Three visits to a sage. A tale of encounters with Bahaudin Naqshband.
Purpose of Regular Meetings, by Idries Shah.
Case Twenty-seven: It is Not Mind, It Is Not Buddha, It Is Not Things. From Commentaries on The Gateless Gate, by Nyogen Senzaki.
The Message, through Hazrat Inayat Khan. Published in two different versions. The first collection is titled The Sufi Message of Hazrat Inayat Khan. This includes the complete 14 volumes and prayers.
Used by permission of International Sufi Movement. We thank them for the work they did putting this on-line and making them available.
The second collection is titled The Complete Works of Pir-O-Murshid Hazrat Inayat Khan These are in 5 volumes of Original Texts of his lectures on Sufism, with very complete footnoots; 2 volumes of the Sayings, and one with the Gayan, Vadan, Nirtan, Bowl of Saki, Aphorisms, and prayers.
Used by permission of The Nekbakht Foundation. We thank them for the work they did putting this on-line and making them available.
Mysticism, Initiation, Discipleship adapted from These Message Volumes.
Meditation Themes.
366 short selections for consideration, meditation, and contemplation. They are cumulative.
An essay on knowlege, learning, peace, and truth, by Dr. Abdul Aziz Said. We thank him for his work.
Some Contemplation Themes.
Sentences of the Masters.
Works via Swami Ramdas (1884 - 1963) Two short writings by Swami Ramdas. Includes Audio Recordings of The Ramnam through Swami Ramdas, and also Mother Krishnabai. Or see the link(s) on the audio page.
We thank him for his work. We also thank Sundar's Home Page, SRI, and Anandashram for the Recordings.
Centering Practices
112 ways to open the invisible door of consciousness. Transcribed by Paul Reps. From Zen Flesh, Zen Bones. We thank him for his work.
Spiritual Enlightenment: by Soyen Shaku
Purifications of the Elements.
Purification breaths and purification: By Inayat Khan
Teachings/Poems of Hafiz: Translated by Gertrude Lowthian Bell in 1897.
Hafiz: Several Versions of One Ode.: Most of these were compiled by James R. Newell, are on the web site thesongsofhafiz.com. His version, and work are used by permission.
The Ninety-Nine Names of God in Islam: A translation of the major portion of Al-Ghazali's Al Maqsad Al Asma
The Discourses of Rumi: (Or Fihi Ma Fihi) Based on the original translation by A. J. Arberry.
Writings on Teaching and Learning.
Short selections on the process and approach. Taken from various writers and stories.

Selections from Various Texts:

The Heart Sutra: Two Versions.
The Diamond Sutra
The Bhagavad Gita
The Nag Hammadi Manuscripts
Selections of translations of some of the writings. All translations through The Gnostic Society Library, The Nag Hammadi Library.

These include:
    The Gospel of Philip
    Translated by Wesley W. Isenberg.
    The Sophia (Wisdom) of Jesus Christ
    Translated by Douglas M. Parrott.
    The Gospel of Truth
    Translated by Robert M. Grant.
Three Versions of The Gospel of Thomas:
    Translation by Stephen Patterson and Marvin Meyer.
    Translation by Stephen J. Patterson and James M. Robinson.
    Translation by Thomas O. Lambdin.
13 Versions of the Tao Te Ching
These include translations by: S. Beck, R.B. Blakney, T. Byrn, A. Crowley, C. Ganson, C. Hansen, J. Legge, T. McCarroll, J. McDonald, P. Merel, S. Mitchell, C. Muller, and S. Rosenthal.

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