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Heart to Heart with Murshid S.A.M.Connecting to Murshid's Heart through his Writings

with Murshid Tansen O'Donohoe

Three 90-minute videos to watch at your own pace

A Note from Tansen:

The timeless wisdom within Murshid S.A.M.’s writings (original papers, commentaries, correspondence, and poetry) is as relevant today as ever. Everything we need for our journey on the Sufi path and much more can be found in these papers.

Where do we start? How do we approach these writings? Which are essential reading? How can we get the most from them? How can we cultivate the essence of these teachings within ourselves? How do we manifest them in our lives? 

All these and other questions will be addressed. Being practical by nature, I am drawn to the actual spiritual practices and the states of being that immersing oneself in these writings gives us access to. In our sessions together, I will share many such practices and the ineffable essence, the spaciousness between and beyond what the words allow us to touch. Especially may we all immerse ourselves in the Big Heart of our Murshid.

Read Tansen's full invitation to this course

About Tansen:

Tansen is a modern-day mystic and a master of spiritual dance. He is a Murshid of the Sufi Ruhaniat International and its Archivist. He has studied within several spiritual lineages, including yoga, tantra, Buddhism, and Sufism. As a musician of the heart, he accompanies people on the spiritual path through the subtle and powerful use of sound, rhythm, and breath. His way with groups seems effortless, bringing a natural ease and flow that invites a relaxed, open atmosphere and a sense of togetherness.