Sufism

[close] A space for thoughtful discussion on theology and its relationship to meaning, morality, human psychology, and society. This group welcomes diverse traditions, philosophical inquiry, and reflective dialogue about sacred texts, inner life, ethical questions, and the role of religion in the modern world. The goal is not preaching or debate for victory, but understanding, exploration, and respectful exchange of ideas. Remember that respect comes first. Disagree with ideas, not with people. No insults, ridicule, or hostility toward beliefs or non-belief. Feel free to share perspectives, interpretations, and experiences, but this is a discussion space, not a place to persuade others to adopt a faith, so basically no preaching or conversion attempts. Stay thoughtful and on topic, posts should relate to theology, meaning, morality, sacred texts, psychology of belief, or religion in society. Interpretations are welcome, claims of absolute authority are not. All comments and conversations must be in English. Don’t hesitate to open a topic under any theme that has already been featured. If you’re unsure where your topic belongs, you’re welcome to ask in the Open Discussion under the thread titled Topic Creation. And don't forget that we also have a Cafetaria for casual conversation or introductions in the Open Discussion section.

[close] دراين گروه به معرفي و بررسي بهترين كتابها و سخنان از بزرگترین عارفان و فرزانگان جهان خواهيم پرداخت ، كساني كه علاقه مند به مسائلي چون آگاهي و ابعاد بالاتر آن ، راز و حقيقت هستي انسان و جهان و تجربه ى رهايي و روشن شدگي هستند و يا كساني كه حقيقتي را تجربه كرده اند و يا جستجو كرده اند و دوست دارند تجارب خود را با ديگران به اشتراك بگذارند از هر كجاي جهان مي توانند وارد شوند In This group will be introduced and will be discussed the best books and words of the greatest mystics of the world, Those who are interested in issues such as Consiousness and higher dimensions, the mystery and reality of human existence and the world and experience of liberation or enlightenment, or those who have experienced truth and love to share their experiements with other can join the group from anywhere in the world.

[close] A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) by Lance & James Morcan. This group can also be an intersection of sorts where Deaf and hearing people can engage and learn from each other.

[close] Join the weekly meet by registering at https://forms.gle/pu8RjTEYXtHApF9Z8 Welcome to Kasmira the most beautiful place on earth and its 5500 year old people and their culture From 2500 BC up to early fourteenth century Kashmir is acknowledged to have been the Lighthouse of Asia with China, Korea, Japan, India, Tibet, Nepal, Indonesia, Cambodia, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan drawing their inspiration from it. With Central Asia emerging as the epicenter of the New Great Game an appreciation of this civilization is critical in terms of what answers its emphasis on Knowledge, Consciousness, Non Violence, Meritocracy and living a full life across all thirteen dimensions of human existence has to offer contemporary issues. The nova of Kashmir is not limited to Central Asia but extends globally. Today we see it in the Forty Four million Americans who follow Patanjali the father of Yoga; in Panini the formulator of Sanskrit Grammar which made Kashmir the crest jewel of the Indic civilization; in aesthetics the pioneer of which was the peerless AbhinavaguptapAdA; in its scholars which Kashmir sent more to China, Greece, Java than the rest of India combined. This group will especially focus on those creative activities which are by the dharmic civilization, of the dharmic civilization and for the dharmic civilization.