We are Sherhdil Terry Dennis and Wahlia Qazi Lynda Flanagan, representatives and teachers of the Sufi Order International. In 2003, after teaching Sufism for seven years in Tacoma, we moved to the Graham/Spanaway area, and continue to operate the Harmony Center for Spiritual Journeys from our home. In addition to regular classes we offer lessons by appointment. Inquirers classes are also available for those who want to find out more without an immediate commitment.
Sufi Initiates, and also those as yet just exploring the Path, are encouraged to connect with an authorized teacher to receive individualized guidance and instruction in the teachings and practices of the Sufi Order.
We seek to provide a setting in which real spiritual experience — and transformation — is possible, and we work towards a balanced and grounded spirituality. The Sufi path is one of initiation and apprenticeship under a teacher, as well as a path of individual study of the Sufi teachings; the written teachings actually make a guide necessary, not dispensable. The Sufi teacher is not the deified “perfect master” of other traditions, but is rather a spiritual friend who is living a human life, one who has traveled the path ahead and knows the territory.
In the Sufi Order money is never an obstacle to the exploration of the Sufi path. There is no charge or fee for the lessons at our center, although donations are welcome. Sufi Order International is supported by sliding scale dues and donations.
Contact us at: qazisherhdil@gmail.com
Mobil Phone for Sherhdil: 253-961-3847
In 2010 The Sufi Order International, North America, celebrated 100 years on the Path towards Love, Harmony and Beauty, a holistic, interfaith school of inner work and spiritual awakening in the lineage of Hazrat Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan. The Sufi message is not opposed to any religion, faith, or belief; it is rather a support to all religions, it is a defense for religions which are attacked by the followers of other religions. The Sufi movement, therefore, does not stand as a barrier between a member and his own religious faith, but as an open door leading to the heart of faith. A member of the movement is a bearer of the divine message to the followers of whatever church or sect he may belong to.
The Purpose of Life
"We come to understand by this that the further we go the more tolerant we become. Outward things matter little. It is the inward realization which counts. However sacred duty may be, however high may be the hope of paradise, however great the happiness one may experience in the pleasures of the earth, however much satisfaction one may find in earthly treasures, the purpose of life is in rising above all these things. It is then that the soul will have no discord, no disagreement with others. It is then that the natural attitude of the soul will become tolerant and forgiving. The purpose of life is fulfilled in rising to the greatest heights and in diving to the deepest depths of life: in widening one's horizon, in penetrating life in all its spheres, in losing oneself, and in finding oneself in the end. In the accomplishment of the purpose of life the purpose of creation is fulfilled. Therefore, in this fulfillment it is not that man attained, but that God Himself has fulfilled His purpose."
Sufi Hazrat Inayat Khan
Other links:
Ziraat Concentration http://www.ziraat.org/
The Hope Project http://www.hopeprojectindia.org/
Sufi Healing Order http://www.sufihealingorder.org/
Seven Pillars House of Wisdom http://www.sevenpillarshouse.org/
Suluk Academy http://www.sulukacademy.org/
Omega Publications http://store.omegapub.com/servlet/StoreFront
Ziraat Concentration http://www.ziraat.org/
The Hope Project http://www.hopeprojectindia.org/
Sufi Healing Order http://www.sufihealingorder.org/
Seven Pillars House of Wisdom http://www.sevenpillarshouse.org/
Suluk Academy http://www.sulukacademy.org/
Omega Publications http://store.omegapub.com/servlet/StoreFront
