Espiritualidad islámica

**You know there’s more to life than this.** More than the noise. More than the striving. More than the constant doing. If you’ve ever felt that quiet inner pull toward something deeper, this afternoon is for you. Join us for an Open House at the **School of Practical Philosophy in Toronto** — a not-for-profit community where philosophy is not studied as theory, but lived in everyday life. This is not a lecture. It’s a conversation. A space for reflection, inquiry, and genuine connection with others who are also seeking truth. All of our courses are offered by long-time students of the School who volunteer their time — not because they are paid, but because they have experienced the value of this work and wish to share it. What to expect: * A welcoming, no-pressure environment * An introduction to practical philosophy (East + West, applied to daily life) * A simple mindfulness exercise you can take home immediately * Thought-provoking discussion with like-minded people You are invited to attend with **no obligation**. Stay for the first class, experience it for yourself, and decide if it resonates. Come as you are — curious, questioning, or simply open. Register to secure your spot: **[OPEN HOUSE](https://schoolofpracticalphilosophy.asapconnected.com/?org=1361#CourseGroupID=44887)**

Whether you are a seasoned Sufi practitioner or simply curious about Islamic spirituality, this event offers a welcoming space to learn, engage, and connect with like-minded individuals. Come share your experiences, ask questions, and embark on a journey of self-discovery as we explore the rich tradition of Sufism together. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Islamic spirituality and connect with a vibrant community of seekers on the path to spiritual growth. **Understanding Sufism: A Journey into Islamic Spirituality** April 17, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm (EST) For the MS Teams meetup link, you don't need an account; just click 'Join on the web' when you open the link. https://teams.live.com/meet/9395393454024?p=EtqSCLUATs7XLFT49P

Shalom Catholic Community invites you to join us on Saturdays for a prayer group. The prayer group is a great way to strengthen your spiritual life and make new friends. It begins with lots of music and prayer, followed by preaching and testimonies. After the prayer, be prepared to hangout, talk, laugh and have fun. We offer workshops, retreats, adoration, opportunities to join a soup kitchen, food and clothe drive. We look forward to seeing you! **About us** We are a Catholic organization of lay persons, approved by the Holy See, to serve all who sincerely seek God and want to grow in faith. https://comshalom.org/en/community/

Anyone with a **GENUINE INTEREST** in Italian language, culture and cuisine is invited to register for our event. ☆☆☆ Siete invitati al nostro Meetup d'italiano. Portate uno o piu amici e le vostre storie da raccontare! La consumazione è "alla romana". (Cioè, 'spartire equamente fra amici una spesa comune'). You are invited to our Italian Meetup event. Bring your friends and your stories to share! The event is "Dutch treat" (I.e., 'each participant pays for their share of the expenses'). ☆☆☆ For additional information, please click on any of the following: **(1) [ABOUT THE GROUP](https://b7d9291998.cbaul-cdnwnd.com/52bb3e99c6e6efb7ad44634ef7e60e61/200000015-c988dc988e/IMG_6067.webp?ph=b7d9291998)** **(2) Q&A WITH ONE OF THE MEMBERS REGARDING:** **— (i) [Our TWO-STEP registration process.](https://b7d9291998.cbaul-cdnwnd.com/52bb3e99c6e6efb7ad44634ef7e60e61/200000022-543ec543ee/IMG_6040-0.webp?ph=b7d9291998)** **— (ii) [ITALIAN LANGUAGE](https://b7d9291998.cbaul-cdnwnd.com/52bb3e99c6e6efb7ad44634ef7e60e61/200000020-95aaa95aaf/IMG_6038.webp?ph=b7d9291998)**[ ](https://b7d9291998.cbaul-cdnwnd.com/52bb3e99c6e6efb7ad44634ef7e60e61/200000020-95aaa95aaf/IMG_6038.webp?ph=b7d9291998)**[spoken at the events.](https://b7d9291998.cbaul-cdnwnd.com/52bb3e99c6e6efb7ad44634ef7e60e61/200000020-95aaa95aaf/IMG_6038.webp?ph=b7d9291998)** **— (iii) [The RESTAURANT INDUSTRY – A note](https://b7d9291998.cbaul-cdnwnd.com/52bb3e99c6e6efb7ad44634ef7e60e61/200000023-cdd84cdd88/IMG_6027.webp?ph=b7d9291998)** **— (iv) [COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS](https://b7d9291998.cbaul-cdnwnd.com/52bb3e99c6e6efb7ad44634ef7e60e61/200000021-b85d3b85d5/IMG_6104-5.webp?ph=b7d9291998)** **(3) [GROUP POSTER](https://b7d9291998.cbaul-cdnwnd.com/52bb3e99c6e6efb7ad44634ef7e60e61/200000026-bdb2bbdb2e/IMG_6121.jpeg?ph=b7d9291998)** ☆☆☆ We are pleased to advise that we will no longer be collecting the three dollar Meetup Organizer fee. ☆☆☆ As this is a group on the **MEETUP DOT COM** platform, it is important to note that **ALL MESSAGES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS** will flow through the Meetup website. For any members enroled in an event, please check this website from time to time for any updates. ☆☆☆ **TO REGISTER**: (1) You **MUST FIRST** join the Waitlist!! (2) **YOU WILL THEN** be contacted by the Organizer, who will clarify all details and answer any questions you may have. (3) **FINALLY**, your name will be added to the 'Attendees' list. Grazie per la comprensione, Amici. Non vediamo l’ora di vedervi alla cena. Carlo

Dear Toronto 💖 We are a beautiful, diverse and loving people! 🥳 **Join** the upcoming **Open Heart Meditation 1 & 2 Full Day Workshops** to immerse yourself in the loving, happy guidance from our heart's direct connection to the source of all love and happiness. This workshop pair will be held in a family home, so we will enjoy a comfortable and cozy atmosphere to share and experience all of the wonderful, positive feelings together and support each other. Registration Page and More Info: **https://bit.ly/OH12April-Toronto** Questions? Ask Away! ABallon2@gmail.com

send your 5$ to academynewstar@gmail.com left side school.free parking.gym door also close to parking please send your payment and comment paid .

### Each Crossroads & Connections workshop is a fast, friendly mash-up: short demos, paired practices and intentional reflection. We keep it light, embodied, and social—so wisdom lands in your muscles and your circle, not only your mind. There isn’t one technique that fixes everything, for everyone, in every situation. ### What is it? We pair complementary domains to spark shared flow, fresh insight, and unforgettable “aha!” moments. You leave with lived skills, not just notes. * **Dialogue** gets you out of solo spin: small-group formats expose blind spots and sharpen “shared reality,” so your next move matches *this* person and *this* moment. * **Imaginal** practice is guided “as if” rehearsal you look *through*, not *at*: walking the beats before the scene means your body recognizes turns when stakes rise. * **Mindfulness** steadies the camera: attention stops jerking around, drama gets de-amplified, and you can catch the instant you’re narrating motives and swap in one honest question. * **Embodiment** makes it actionable through direct, non-verbal experience and how your inner experience matches your outer expression. Facilitators: Varies Fee: $30USD - Or a 10-pack for $200USD [Please visit here](https://awakentomeaning.com/crossroads-and-connections/) for registration and more information.

This event is sponsored by [Eckankar Canada in Ontario](https://www.eckankarcanada.ca) **A Spiritual Conversation** Please join us for a recorded talk and interactive discussion, featuring a video titled **“You Are the Light"** by Sri Doug Kunin, the Spiritual Leader of Eckankar. **Benefits** * learn to go inside yourself to discover the source of all Truth * meet a God-Realized spiritual teacher who also functions, by invitation, as an inner spiritual guide to help discover your own inner truth **Attend** **online OR in person.** **In-person** **York University Glendon Campus, Centre of Excellence, (Welcome Centre) York Hall A, Room YH A002, (Lower level) 2275 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M4N 3M6.** **Parking:** Enter the York University Campus via Bayview and Lawrence. Paid parking is available to then rightb of the Welcome Centre. Room YH A002 is located downstairs in the first glass reception building. A host will be available to provide directions. Please stay for light refreshments afterward. **Online by Zoom** [https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario](https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario/zoom/) For attending online on Zoom: Either click on the link provided above or use the following ID and passcode Meeting ID: 839 7768 4697 Passcode: 168803 **The ECK Masters** Spiritual teachers from an ancient lineage walk among us today—Adepts who have mastered the spiritual laws of life, embodying them in thought, word, and deed. Teachers of the highest order. These are the ECK Masters. Chief among them is the Mᴀʜᴀɴᴛᴀ, the Living ECK Master. As an inner and outer spiritual teacher, his role is to awaken the God-knowledge already within you. This discussion, following an earlier online and in-person ECK Light and Sound Service, features a pre-recorded talk by Sri Doug Kunin, the spiritual leader of Eckankar, followed by facilitated breakout discussions. *"It’s the same eternal mission for every Living ECK Master: to awaken the God-knowledge already within the human heart. To help people become aware of who they really are – Soul, a unique, eternal, divine spark of God."* **\~ Sri Doug Kunin**, Spiritual Leader of Eckankar This series of discussions enables you to meet with like-minded, like-hearted, spiritually oriented co-learners who want to raise their spiritual IQ, not only to access higher states of positivity and balance, but also to add tools to their spiritual toolkit that help them function with more love, grace, and service in daily life. *"Eckankar already has students in 120 countries. While many people may not know about us, we have a global presence. Eckankar is not here to convert anyone. We honour individual choice and belief. Do the ECK tools and techniques help you find truth? Only you can decide.* *But even as a wide variety of our digital communications are expanding Eckankar’s worldwide presence, it’s not about the quantity of people we reach, but the quality of connection.* *Eckankar is only as good as its ability to help people connect with the divine principle. Are we able to do that in a way anyone can understand and apply? That’s key."* **\~ Sri Doug Kunin,** Spiritual Leader of Eckankar **Donations** These are free events; however, your donations are most gratefully received! You can leave your donation in the donation bowl on the table OR send your e-transfer donations, using online banking to: Name: **Eckankar Canada in Ontario** Email address: - **provincialdonations8093@gmail.com -** To learn more about **Eckankar, *the Path of Spiritual Freedom***, here are a few resources: · [Spiritual Adventure](https://www.eckankar.org/eck-soul-adventure-magazine) Magazine · [ECK Soul Adventure](https://www.eckankar.org/ebooklets) eBooklets · [HU](https://www.eckankar.org/experience/hu-the-sound-of-soul/app/)[ ](#huapp)App · [Eckankar Soul Adventure Podcast](https://www.eckankar.org/podcasts/) · [Discover Eckankar and Advanced Spiritual Living](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wdetsToXHUuR0qMb4Q6Jbn9NsVsjeGGv9-pv3zeN5OJIPvDhF1JBeIKusW1USqWw1Zp1ZaTnQ2RhVdFiFR40cVWLJP69hwDJ6gkdu5rdjrHK5ObZ_tis6cbANWZbNVk8wg0JtH1bJjx9dHaeOUj0-Q==&c=waEPfx7zdz0PenP4PzCIxF7D6_bctEUp7HtZ4PABLxdcfU32QqrKhA==&ch=9rbFp1H_WsWh30zsiD-UiviJOyeYlHNExu3S_FmLkW30Rt5s5OD87Q==) Video Graphics courtesy of [Eckankar](https://www.eckankar.org/), The Path of Spiritual Freedom

This event is sponsored by [Eckankar Canada in Ontario](https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/) **A Spiritual Conversation** Please join us for a recorded talk and interactive discussion, featuring a video titled **“You Are the Light"** by Sri Doug Kunin, the Spiritual Leader of Eckankar. **Benefits** * learn to go inside yourself to discover the source of all Truth * meet a God-Realized spiritual teacher who also functions, by invitation, as an inner spiritual guide to help discover your own inner truth **Attend** **online OR in person.** **In-person** **York University Glendon Campus, Centre of Excellence, (Welcome Centre) York Hall A, Room YH A002, (Lower level) 2275 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M4N 3M6.** **Parking:** Enter the York University Campus via Bayview and Lawrence. Paid parking is available to then rightb of the Welcome Centre. Room YH A002 is located downstairs in the first glass reception building. A host will be available to provide directions. Please stay for light refreshments afterward. **Online by Zoom** [https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario](https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario/zoom/) For attending online on Zoom: Either click on the link provided above or use the following ID and passcode Meeting ID: 839 7768 4697 Passcode: 168803 **The ECK Masters** Spiritual teachers from an ancient lineage walk among us today—Adepts who have mastered the spiritual laws of life, embodying them in thought, word, and deed. Teachers of the highest order. These are the ECK Masters. Chief among them is the Mᴀʜᴀɴᴛᴀ, the Living ECK Master. As an inner and outer spiritual teacher, his role is to awaken the God-knowledge already within you. This discussion, following an earlier online and in-person ECK Light and Sound Service, features a pre-recorded talk by Sri Doug Kunin, the spiritual leader of Eckankar, followed by facilitated breakout discussions. *"It’s the same eternal mission for every Living ECK Master: to awaken the God-knowledge already within the human heart. To help people become aware of who they really are – Soul, a unique, eternal, divine spark of God."* **\~ Sri Doug Kunin**, Spiritual Leader of Eckankar This series of discussions enables you to meet with like-minded, like-hearted, spiritually oriented co-learners who want to raise their spiritual IQ, not only to access higher states of positivity and balance, but also to add tools to their spiritual toolkit that help them function with more love, grace, and service in daily life. *"Eckankar already has students in 120 countries. While many people may not know about us, we have a global presence. Eckankar is not here to convert anyone. We honour individual choice and belief. Do the ECK tools and techniques help you find truth? Only you can decide.* *But even as a wide variety of our digital communications are expanding Eckankar’s worldwide presence, it’s not about the quantity of people we reach, but the quality of connection.* *Eckankar is only as good as its ability to help people connect with the divine principle. Are we able to do that in a way anyone can understand and apply? That’s key."* **\~ Sri Doug Kunin,** Spiritual Leader of Eckankar **Donations** These are free events; however, your donations are most gratefully received! You can leave your donation in the donation bowl on the table OR send your e-transfer donations, using online banking to: Name: **Eckankar Canada in Ontario** Email address: - **[provincialdonations8093@gmail.com](mailto:provincialdonations8093@gmail.com)** To learn more about **Eckankar, *the Path of Spiritual Freedom***, here are a few resources: · [Spiritual Adventure](https://www.eckankar.org/eck-soul-adventure-magazine) Magazine · [ECK Soul Adventure](https://www.eckankar.org/ebooklets) eBooklets · [HU](https://www.eckankar.org/experience/hu-the-sound-of-soul/app/)[ ](http:/#huapp)App · [Eckankar Soul Adventure Podcast](https://www.eckankar.org/podcasts/) · [Discover Eckankar and Advanced Spiritual Living](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wdetsToXHUuR0qMb4Q6Jbn9NsVsjeGGv9-pv3zeN5OJIPvDhF1JBeIKusW1USqWw1Zp1ZaTnQ2RhVdFiFR40cVWLJP69hwDJ6gkdu5rdjrHK5ObZ_tis6cbANWZbNVk8wg0JtH1bJjx9dHaeOUj0-Q==&c=waEPfx7zdz0PenP4PzCIxF7D6_bctEUp7HtZ4PABLxdcfU32QqrKhA==&ch=9rbFp1H_WsWh30zsiD-UiviJOyeYlHNExu3S_FmLkW30Rt5s5OD87Q==) Video Graphics courtesy of [Eckankar](https://www.eckankar.org/), The Path of Spiritual Freedom

**ONTARIO PROVINCIAL ECK Light & Sound Service - (Hybrid event**) **Awaken to the God Knowledge Within** * Experience contentment from the wisdom and joy inside you * Connect with the source of divine guidance “As we unfold, our potential for solving problems increases. This is simply because we have a closer, more intimate contact with the Light and Sound of God. We expand in our circle of awareness.” \- Harold Klemp\, *Touching the Face of God,* p. 77 You are warmly invited to attend the Provincial ECK Light and Sound Service **online** or **in person**. **Note:** This hybrid (in-person AND online) event and will be followed at **12 noon** by a recorded talk and interactive discussion, featuring a video titled **“You Are the Light”,** a talk by ECK Master Doug Kunin. This event uses the same Zoom link as the preceding ECK Light and Sound Service, described below. Date and time: **Sunday, April 19, 2026** **10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m** Please note: All the ECK Light and Sound Services in 2026 will be hybrid (In-person and on Zoom) **In-person** **York University Glendon Campus, Centre of Excellence, York Hall A, (Welcome Centre) Room YH A002, 2275 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M4N 3M6.** **Parking:** Enter the York University Campus via Bayview and Lawrence. Paid parking can be found on the right. Room YH A002 is located downstairs in the first glass reception building. A host will be available to provide directions. Please stay for light refreshments afterward. **Online by Zoom** [https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario](https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario/zoom/) For attending online on Zoom: Either click on the link provided above or use the following ID and passcode Meeting ID: 839 7768 4697 Passcode: 168803

Join us for a relaxed café meetup ☕️ Whether you’re looking to expand your network, exchange ideas, or just enjoy a nice chat over coffee, this is the perfect setting. Come as you are, grab your favourite drink, and let’s have a nice time together 😊

**Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 \| 7:00 PM** (doors open 6:45 PM) **Hybrid Event —** in person at Toronto Theosophical Society, 792 Glencairn Ave., North York **Join online via Zoom:** [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88064619247?pwd=0WvJAiLDKyQXu6bi0UmlMOkgjmVg59.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88064619247?pwd=0WvJAiLDKyQXu6bi0UmlMOkgjmVg59.1) Free and open to the public **What Can I Do? Invoking our Sacred Warrior Archetype** In times of collective suffering and moral uncertainty, it's easy to fall into helplessness, rage, or inconsolable grief — responses that are deeply understandable, yet quietly paralyzing. This evening, we turn to a more demanding and more fruitful question: **What is *my* place in the work of personal and collective renewal?** We'll explore this question across four interconnected dimensions: * inner psychological work, * spiritual practice as service, * authentic relational dialogue, and * practical action in the world. Each of these plays a distinct role in the broader process of healing — and the evening is designed to show how they reinforce and complete one another. Rather than staying purely in the realm of ideas, we'll move into direct experience. The highlight of the evening will be a hands-on introduction to KORASOMI — a synthesis of the Korason Method for Authentic Voice & Dialogue and Hakomi — a mindfulness- and somatic-based practice for invoking the "Sacred Warrior" archetype within each of us. Through conscious sound, authentic movement, and chakra work, Hugh will guide us in learning a technique you can take home and continue to practice on your own. Underlying the whole evening is a simple but radical invitation: to refuse dehumanization, to act without hatred, and to understand that rebuilding integrity — personal or collective — is work each of us carries a small but real portion of. **About the speaker:** Hugh Smiley has been walking a path of inner inquiry, healing, and service for over four decades. His journey began early — shaped by his father's healing hands, a classical music training that led to his ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto at 17, and a deepening interest in spiritual and metaphysical studies that ignited during his university years, including a budding fascination with esoteric astrology. A pivotal chapter unfolded while living among indigenous peoples in Paraguay, where Hugh began meditating in nature and developed a healing practice rooted in shamanic chanting, bodywork, knowledge of the chakras, and the subtle bodies. This synthesis eventually gave rise to the Korason Method for Authentic Voice and Dialogue — a body-based, heart-centred approach to authentic expression and deep listening that he has since taught in 10 countries across 4 continents. Hugh trained directly with Ron Kurtz, founder of the Hakomi Method — a somatic-oriented, mindfulness-based approach to assisted self-discovery — becoming certified as both therapist and teacher. His therapeutic work weaves together Hakomi, the Korason Method, dreamwork, shamanic journey, gestalt, and an understanding of the subtle anatomy, creating a rich inner landscape for healing and self-knowledge. In 1988, following an inner vision, Hugh co-created Heartsong Hill — a 50-acre forested retreat on Georgian Bay — where eight years of transformative teaching and learning unfolded. He later completed a degree in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Toronto, and was awarded the Beattie Scholarship to research dialogue methods with NGOs in Cairo, which led to the founding of NACAD, the New AndaLuz Centre for Authentic Dialogue. He is currently supporting youth peace-building efforts with the ROHI Foundation in Cameroon. Hugh continues to offer counselling, creative voicework, and meditation coaching in Toronto, and leads a biweekly Mindful Circle online. His life's work is a living example of how inner transformation and outer service are not separate — but two expressions of the same journey.

Archetypal Coaching — Activate Your Goals with Ancient Wisdom Ready to energize your goals and gain clear direction? In this weekly meetup, we work with powerful archetypes from ancient traditions to align your intention, sharpen your strategy, and ignite real momentum. 4 Sessions Per Month Tap into the power of 4 ancient traditions: • Egyptian — Strategic clarity & long-range vision • Scandinavian — Decisiveness & breakthrough energy • Greek — Harmony, inspiration & personal charisma • Sephirotic (Kabbalistic) — Deep integration & energetic anchoring. Each 90-Min Session Includes: • Group energy alignment (20 min) • Personal goal setting in the energy of the week’s tradition (20 min) • Group activation & anchoring (20 min) • Personal alanyses, archetypal insights & support circle (30 min). What You’ll Gain: ✓ Mental clarity & motivation ✓ Energetic support for your path ✓ Clear, inspired next steps ✓ A deeper connection to purpose. When: Every Sunday afternoon 4-6pm Fee: $50 CAD per session (Limited spots available) Facilitator: Andrey Litvinov — Business Coach, Psychotherapist, Grand Master of Reiki Yggdrasil To Reserve Your Spot: Pre-registration required via WhatsApp or Telegram Message: t.me/AndyTherapist WhatsApp: +1 437 606 6502

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio TBD Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!