SEMA Hudson Valley: Sufi Whirling & Music Ceremony

Friday, Aug 28

7:00pm – 10:30pm

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Hosted by LILA

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[REGISTER HERE BY DONATING] Our Sema gatherings are made possible through your generous support. Suggested donation: $22–$44. Your contribution helps cover the costs of the venue and musicians, enabling us to keep offering these meaningful gatherings.

"I once had a thousand desires, but in my one desire to know You, all else melted away.” – Rumi We invite you to join us as we turn inward in reflection and devotion for a special Sema Ceremony, an evening of prayer, music, whirling, and remembrance. Sema is a tradition rooted in Sufism that combines devotional chanting, live music, and whirling meditation. It was founded by the 13th-century mystic Rumi, whose poetry speaks of love, longing, and union with the Divine. Through the spinning movement and the power of sound, the ego dissolves, and the tangible world fades away, revealing the deep peace that has always been within. This gathering will open with a Sohbet — a spiritual conversation, a Sufi tradition in which a teacher shares wisdom, stories, and reflections from the heart to open the space and prepare it for remembrance. We are honored to welcome Ustad Ismail Hakkı Çimen, a hafız of the Quran and Turkish musician from the Sufi tradition, who will lead this opening Sohbet before the Sema begins. Whether you come to whirl, chant, or simply sit in stillness and listen, you are welcome. No prior experience is needed, just an open heart. Schedule: • Doors Open: 7PM • Sohbet: 7:30PM • Sema Begins: 8PM Join us in this sacred night of sound, movement, and remembrance.

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