River of Guidance Library

The Art of Spiritual Practice

with Pir Shabda Kahn

A Note from Pir Shabda:

 Dear Friends, 

 This class is an invitation and support to deepen in our personal and collective ongoing spiritual practice. We will draw from lineage practices including breath, sound, concentration, and attunement. Just like an athlete develops through practicing their craft, let us tune and refine our approach to cultivate Awakening, Loving Kindness, Compassion, and Presence to further our capacity to serve and be effective in addressing the challenges of these times.

 While traveling on the East Coast for five weeks with Murshid SAM in the Fall of 1970, one evening I went to his room to say goodnight. His door was open and much to my surprise he was sitting on his bed doing spiritual practice. Being a very young mureed I wondered why someone so awakened would still need to be doing practices. This long-ago experience strengthened my commitment to daily practice, which continues every day. 

 These challenging times call for us to apply spiritual practice to everyday life. We aspire to strengthen our commitment to spiritual practice, both in learning and reviewing what the lineage has brought us and how we can develop practice for ourselves and coming generations in service to relieving suffering in all realms. 

 With Love, 

Pir Shabda

About Pir Shabda:

Pir Shabda brings gentleness and humor in transmitting the rich lineage of Sufism since 1969. He has been the Pir (Spiritual Director) of the Sufi Ruhaniat International since 2001. This universal Sufi lineage traces from Hazrat Inayat Khan and Murshid Samuel Lewis. As Pir, Shabda directs the Jamiat Khas (the Ruhaniat leader circle), the SRI Board of Trustees, and is the spiritual guide for the Dances of Universal Peace worldwide. He travels the world spreading the Sufi Message of Love, Harmony and Beauty. He brings warmth, rich experience, and clarity through his service as Pir. He shares his teachings and music to support seekers on their path to awakening.