Many months ago, I elaborated on one of Rumi’s poems about Jesus and the resurrection. Shortly after that I got a call from my poet friend with this question, “Isn’t resurrection Catholic?” Perplexed, I thought about her question.
Read MoreRumi’s teachings invite us to an inward journey. This journey takes us from the path of duality to the path of Unity. Body, mind and soul unify only when we pay attention to the world within us. In this section, from our Monthly Newsletter, we relate Rumi and his wisdoms to the world around us — whether this means current events, culture, philosophies, and much more. We examine how his wisdoms can be used to navigate our every day and to help us understand different aspects of life…
Read MoreIf we ask ourselves how we create imbalances in the world, this verse from Rumi would be a good quote to remember! What I love about the books of Mathnawi is the wisdom of Rumi who could bring a few words together in such a profound way in order to show us the pitfalls of human nature. Mathnawi is a manuscript of [self-reflection]. With each story, the readers learn something about themselves and what they need to face.
Read MoreEmptiness is not loneliness. Enjoy this special Valentine's Day Message from the Rumi Educational Center. Dr. Fariba Enteshari hosts guest speaker Miku Lenentine, Ph.D. Miku who guides us through a presentation on opening up to the sacred stillness of spaciousness. Using sacred breath to slow down to listen to our true selves can help us reach within to find the memory of our true self.
Read MoreThe essence of our spirit is love, according to Rumi.
Our soul comes from elsewhere and we need to find the thread of our connection to this source…
Read More© 2016-2025 Rumi Educational Center • All rights reserved • Administrative Offices located in Santa Barbara, CA.
Rumi Educational Center is a tax-exempt 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization • Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Website created by CreativeHowTo.com
