June 2018
A Pilgrimage to Murshid Sam with the Dervish Healing Order
Murshid Sam giving Darshan to Hakim Saul at Lama, summer 1970 This past January 15th marks 47 years since Murshid Sam 'danced' away from his earthly body. In his honor, we are announcing a 'Pilgrimage of Thankfulness' to celebrate his life-long dedication, and work for The Sufi Message. Amidst the troubling times we are experiencing, it is helpful to remind ourselves that we are not the first to dwell in times of sorrow. Murshid Sam had many opportunities to just lay…
Find out more »50th Global Anniversary of the Dances and Walks of Universal Peace
By Donation Dances, Astrological Walks, Sam Stories, and Sufi Practices with Murshida Darvesha, Murshid Saul, Ahad and Widad. Brunch will be served at 10:30am.
Find out more »Lama Foundation Annual Meeting
Join us for Lama Foundation's Annual Meeting, where we discuss issues related to the foundation, elect new officers and reconnect with new and old Lama Beans! There is no charge for this event, but donations are always welcome.
Find out more »July 2018
Contemplative Environmental Practice
(scholarships are available) How can we mobilize and educate people about environmental wellbeing without becoming embittered and burned out? How can we can maintain, deepen, and grow in our environmental commitments? This workshop brings together activists, educators, and concerned citizens to share ways of living on the front-lines of environmental engagement. Using daily meditation, yoga, nature walks, and other reflective exercises, we will probe the depths of the environmental crisis and develop inner resources to work and teach on behalf…
Find out more »August 2018
Women Singing in Circle – Extended Program
Registration is closed. We have reached maximum capacity. Cost: Sliding Scale $645 - $845 Since the inception of the Women’s Singing in Circle retreat in 2005, voices have been ringing on the mountain top every year, renewing the women and the land. Come and share songs of celebration, ceremony, and community, songs in praise of the earth, spirit, and creativity, songs of healing, passage, playfulness, and joy. All voices are welcome. Come sing with us! Melanie DeMore (http://melaniedemore.com) With phenomenal presence…
Find out more »Women Singing in Circle – Songwriting Only
Registration is closed. We have reached maximum capacity. Cost: Sliding Scale $125 - 165 Since the inception of the Women’s Singing in Circle retreat in 2005, voices have been ringing on the mountain top every year, renewing the women and the land. Come and share songs of celebration, ceremony, and community, songs in praise of the earth, spirit, and creativity, songs of healing, passage, playfulness, and joy. All voices are welcome. Come sing with us! Melanie DeMore (http://melaniedemore.com) With phenomenal presence…
Find out more »Women Singing in Circle – Regular Program
Registration is closed. We have reached maximum capacity. Since the inception of the Women’s Singing in Circle retreat in 2005, voices have been ringing on the mountain top every year, renewing the women and the land. Come and share songs of celebration, ceremony, and community, songs in praise of the earth, spirit, and creativity, songs of healing, passage, playfulness, and joy. All voices are welcome. Come sing with us! Melanie DeMore (http://melaniedemore.com) With phenomenal presence and voice, Melanie weaves the fibers of African…
Find out more »All Wisdom’s Children: The Universal Legacy of Samuel Lewis
Cost: $595 before April 1, $695 after April 1 (If you are registering before April 1, you must manually enter "595" in the Base Cost field on the registration form.) While we know Murshid Samuel Lewis best as a Sufi teacher and for his creation of the Dances of Universal Peace, he had much broader interests, both as a mystic and social activist. During this retreat, we will explore several living branches of our work that arose from Samuel Lewis’…
Find out more »Inaugural Southwest Regional Inter-Community Retreat
Announcing an Inaugural Southwest Regional Inter-Community Retreat! Labor Day weekend: Friday, August 31st - Monday, September 3rd Lama Foundation opens its doors this summer for a Southwest Regional Inter-community Retreat. In partnership with fellow communities and with the help of the FIC (Fellowship for Intentional Communities), we are co-creating this exciting opportunity for networking and commingling among folks from diverse communities. Through discussion and activities we will explore best practices, challenges and problem solving, and sharing resources. All participants and…
Find out more »September 2018
Closing Day Celebration
Come join us in celebrating Closing Day. This marks the time when we wind down from the activity of summer and begin to look inward toward building the next resident circle for the coming year. Lunch (free) is served at 1pm followed by activities in the Dome. Come early and tour the land or just relax and visit with old and new friends. Registration is optional, but it will help us better estimate the amount of food we should prepare.
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