Abode Village View – Week of 10/22
“Beyond the narrow barriers of race and creed we can all unite, because we all belong to one God.” – Hazrat Inayat Khan
As our Appeal enters its last two weeks, in addition to the $10,000 matching donation, several of our retreat guides have graciously donated weekend retreats for donations of $400 or more made through October 31.
There are five (5) complimentary retreats available, offered by Atayna, Maria Cristina, Nizam, Shakur, and Yaqin. Dates and spaces will be coordinated by Yaqin. Retreats will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis, so please act quickly!
Visit theabode.org/abodeappeal to donate today! For more information on Retreats at the Abode, please visit:
https://vilayatcenter.org/retreats/
We are also grateful to announce that a generous donor will match up to $10,000 of the donations we receive. If you have not yet given to the Appeal, do so today and have your impact instantly doubled.
From Rumi’s Cafe:
This week at Rumi’s come enjoy 50% off all of our packaged snacks! We’ve also got our fall drink specials and freshly baked treats to keep you warm on these chilly days! And don’t forget, Jam Night Friday night from 6-8! See you soon!
Regenerative Seeds: For an Eco-Culture
What is Human’s place in nature? How do we heal the ruptured relationship between humans and nature. This program will be part informative, part experiential, and partly an open lab of ideas and experiments.
Building eco-literacy, and practicing Core Routines of nature observation together, we’ll begin an ongoing journey for the individual and as a community. Then, through field trips and presentations and discussions we’ll look at some of the grassroots movements that are creating solutions, such as Permaculture, Regenerative Design and Culture Repair. Then we’ll look to practice our new Design tools as a group, and implement some of them here at the Abode.
$10 to $20 suggested donation per day. Fridays through November 23. We’ll be meeting in the family room in Fattah at 9:30 am. Feel free to email with any further questions: kevin_bose@hotmail.com
Hope to see you,
Kevin
Upcoming Week’s Events at the Abode
Monday, October 22
– Community Lunch – Razzaq Dining Hall – 12:30 pm
– QiGong Class with Wahida Ashki – Fatah Family Room – 5:00 pm – Join Wahida Ashki for a simple QiGong class. She will teach basic principles and show how to make up natural routines for your own practice.
Tuesday, October 23
– Community Breakfast – Razzaq Dining Hall – 8:00 am
– Community Dinner – Razzaq Dining Hall – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, October 24
– Community Lunch – Razzaq Dining Hall – 12:30 pm
– Community Dinner – Razzaq Dining Hall – 6:00 pm
Thursday, October 25
– Community Dinner – Razzaq Dining Hall – 6:00 pm
– “The Mysticism of Sound and Music” with Pir Zia Inayat Khan and Celebrated Qawwali and Raga Musician, Sukhawat Ali Khan Livestream – Quddus Meditation Hall – 7:00 pm – Please join us for this exciting four session program of teachings and music derived from the inspirations of Hazrat Inayat Khan, found in the second half of the Sufi Message Volume II, centennial edition, (the mysticism of sound, music, the power of the word, and cosmic language). This series will be live streamed from the Inayati Order’s center, the Astana, in Richmond, Virginia. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes earlier. For more information about the program and presenters, go to https://inayatiorder.org/event/the-mysticism-of-sound-music/2018-10-25/
Friday, October 26
– Regenerative Seeds: For an Eco-Culture with Kevin – Fatah Family Room – 9:30 am-2:30 pm
– Community Dinner – Razzaq Dining Hall – 6:00 pm
– Rocktober – Rumi’s Café – 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 27
– House of Spirits – TBA – 7-10 pm – A Journey for Your Life! Join us on Saturday, October 27th for an evening of food, fun, and fearless festivities with friends. The Masquerade Party starts at 8! All ages welcome. Students $10; Adults $15; Families $30. Food not included in ticket price. Hope to see you there!
Sunday, October 28
– Meditation Class with Shakur – Quddus Meditation Hall – 10:00 am
– Universal Worship with Aimee – Quddus Meditation Hall – 11:00 am
– Brunch – Razzaq Dining Hall – 12:30 pm
Upcoming Programs
“The Mysticism of Sound and Music” with Pir Zia Inayat Khan and celebrated qawwali and raga musician, Sukhawat Ali Khan Livestream | Thursdays in October | 7:00 PM | Quddus Meditation Hall | Please join us for this exciting four session program of teachings and music derived from the inspirations of Hazrat Inayat Khan, found in the second half of the Sufi Message Volume II, centennial edition, (the mysticism of sound, music, the power of the word, and cosmic language). This series will be live streamed from the Inayati Order’s center, the Astana, in Richmond, Virginia, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Quddus building. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes earlier.
For more information about the program and presenters, go to https://inayatiorder.org/event/the-mysticism-of-sound-music/2018-10-25/
House of Spirits | October 27 | 7-10 PM | TBA | A Journey for Your Life! Join us on Saturday, October 27th for an evening of food, fun, and fearless festivities with friends. The Masquerade Party starts at 8! All ages welcome. Students $10; Adults $15; Families $30. Food not included in ticket price. Hope to see you there!
New Years Even Retreat with Aziza Scott and Yaqin Aubert | December 28-31 | Begin the New Year with a sacred journey under Aziza Scott’s gentle guidance. This time will offer an opportunity to cleanse the heart and mind; to hearken to the call of the soul; to experience the peace that comes from turning within; to return to the struggles and joys of life with energy and a broader perspective. Aziza establishes an atmosphere of sacredness and emotional safety that is healing and energizing. Her humor and common sense provide a grounded approach to spirituality that helps in personal problem solving, inner realization and spiritual growth. Yaqin Aubert will lead the early morning and evening sessions, and will welcome retreatants on Thursday evening. Registration will be up soon!
Please check our calendar and programs pages for an extended look at upcoming events and happenings. We look forward to being with you soon at the Abode!
