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Sufi Order International of the Greater Boston Area ( 2009 )

( Islam, New Religious Movements, Boston )

P.O. Box 380165
Cambridge MA 02238 United States View on map
Phone: 617-522-0800
Website

About

"The Sufi Order International of Greater Boston Constellation of Light is devoted to meditation instruction, spiritual growth, and the teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan, Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan, and Pir Zia Inayat Khan. It sponsors classes and events occurring in Boston, Massachusetts and throughout southeastern New England at a number of locations - a constellation of lights. It is a branch of the Sufi Order International, an interfaith international organization."

Description

The Sufi Order of Boston is a branch of the Sufi Order International which was founded by Hazrat Inayat Khan in 1910. It offers a universal approach to religious understanding and guided training in spiritual practice and growth. Describing Sufism, Hazrat Inayat Khan said, "Sufism is the religion of the heart, the religion in which the thing of primary importance is to seek God in the heart of human kind." The Sufi Order International is currently headed by Pir Zia Inayat Khan, the grandson of Hazrat Inayat Khan and the son of Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan who headed the Order until his recent passing. Part of the mission of the Sufi Order is "to serve God and humanity by helping to relieve suffering, by promoting understanding and acceptance among adherents of various faiths, and by encouraging the unfoldment of universal loving kinship."

Activities and Schedule

The Sufi Order community in the Boston area, founded in the early 1970s, is small but active in Boston and several surrounding towns. Offerings include Universal Worship Services, classes on Sufi philosophy, healing, and meditation, retreats, and Dances of Universal Peace. People of all faiths are welcome to these offerings. The Sufi Order is not concerned with "conversion", and its members continue to practice their own religions after joining. For the latest information, calendar of events, and locations, visit their website or call the Sufi Order of Boston for further information.

Date center founded:: Early 1970s
Ethnic composition:: Predominantly Euro-American