Shadhiliyya Ma'rifa Sufism in Santa Barbara

NOTE: REGISTRATION ON OUR EVENT WEBSITE SEPARATE FROM MEETUP REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

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What if this is the moment in history when we are invited to look more deeply at the roots of separation? What if we learn to recognize how these roots arise within us, to heal separation in ourselves and the world around us, and to rediscover the deeper unity through which peace becomes possible? What becomes possible when we trust that there is enough for everyone, honor the sacredness in one another, and allow Love, generosity, and Unity to guide the way we live and serve? So much of human conflict arises from the perception that there is not enough; that our needs, security, belonging, or resources must somehow compete with one another. Yet from a spiritual perspective, another possibility emerges - that the Divine has created a way for each of us to receive what we truly need without taking away from what is available to another, and that we are all here to learn from one another. Sufi teachings invite us to travel beyond the limitations of the separate human perspective and toward a deeper trust in Divine abundance, where we are reminded of the truth of who we really are and invited to witness the goodness within ourselves and others.

This workshop will explore the roots of conflict and the spiritual principles through which peace can be restored within ourselves, our relationships, and our communities. We will explore selflessness not as self-denial, but as freedom from the sense of separation, the sacred balance of giving and receiving, and how peace emerges when we recognize and align ourselves with the Divine order. Join us to explore the idea that we are all created from one soul and placed among different peoples and tribes so that we might truly come to know one another to return to Divine Unity.

This workshop is part of The Divine Within: a Three-Part Sufi Exploration of Love, Unity, & Sacred Presence

Transforming Ourselves to Transform the World

Where: 2300 Garden Street Chapel, Santa Barbara, CA
(The former St. Anthony's Chapel)

When: October 16-18th, November 13-15th, & December 11-13th

Schedule: Friday 7pm-9pm PT
Saturday 9:30am-5pm PT
​​​​​​​Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm PT

Lunch on your own.

Cost: $325 per weekend
$800 for all 3 weekends

Generous scholarships and a couples discount are available.

Email info@marifafoundation.org before filling out the registration form
​​​​​​​for the scholarship or discount.

NOTE: REGISTRATION ON OUR EVENT WEBSITE SEPARATE FROM MEETUP REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

tinyurl.com/DivineWithin2026

## A Gnostic Journey into Christ Consciousness, Love, & Unity​​​​​​​

What would it mean to be the Jesus and Mary of our time? Join us in an exploration of the gnostic Sufi understanding of the Divine Qualities embodied by Jesus and Mary, and what it might mean to carry their essence of Love, Unity, purity, and sacred presence into the world today. We will explore Jesus Christ not only as a man, but as a profound spiritual reality and consciousness—an invitation into Divine Love, transformation, and the healing of separation. As we contemplate the return of Jesus Christ, we will ask what it means to prepare our hearts not simply to await his return, but to recognize, receive, and embody the qualities of Love and Unity now. We will learn about the golden light of healing, compassion, and gnosis and experience what it means to embody this light and live from it.

Through Sufi teachings and practices, we will explore the pillars of Divine Love and Unity, learn from ancient gnostic teachings, and examine the veils that keep us from fully embodying these qualities, as well as why they are so deeply needed in our time. This is an invitation to listen for what our moment is calling forth from us. How might we become vessels of Love, Unity, compassion, and sacred presence? How might we carry the light of Jesus and Mary forward by becoming more fully who we were created to be?

This workshop is part of The Divine Within: a Three-Part Sufi Exploration of Love, Unity, & Sacred Presence

Transforming Ourselves to Transform the World

Where: 2300 Garden Street Chapel, Santa Barbara, CA
(The former St. Anthony's Chapel)

When: October 16-18th, November 13-15th, & December 11-13th

Schedule: Friday 7pm-9pm PT
Saturday 9:30am-5pm PT
​​​​​​​Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm PT

Lunch on your own.

Cost: $325 per weekend
$800 for all 3 weekends

Generous scholarships and a couples discount are available.

Email info@marifafoundation.org before filling out the registration form
​​​​​​​for the scholarship or discount.