From pre- to post-eternity is but a single breath, a breath free of all these high and low melodies.
The mystical path of love
Sufism is a mystical path dedicated to cultivating love, serving others, and experiencing a profound sense of oneness with all existence. Its language emphasizes spiritual purification, mindfulness, remembrance, and service as a way of transformation.
The Nimatullahi Sufi Order
The Nimatullahi Sufi Order is a spiritual tradition dedicated to the unity of all beings and the selfless service of humanity through love and devotion. Tracing its origins to the 14th-century master Shah Nimatullah Wali of Iran, the Order has expanded worldwide, with Centers on five continents. Today, under the guidance of Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh, it continues to emphasize meditation, remembrance, and service as the heart of the Sufi path.
Meditation (dhikr) Sessions
We meet twice weekly in Houston for group meditation (majlis). Attendance is by invitation, and we welcome sincere seekers who wish to learn about the Sufi path. Our Sufi Order focuses on silent meditation. During meditation, Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh recommends focusing on the breath — breathing in Love and breathing out Compassion.
Community Service
Service is a cornerstone of the Nimatullahi path. At the request of our Master, Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh, every Center is asked to focus on alleviating hunger, especially among children. In Houston, we partner with a local food pantry to provide food to needy families as well as unhoused individuals in the Greater Houston area.
Our Guide — Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh
Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh is the present Master (Pir) of the Nimatullahi Sufi Order, succeeding his father, Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh, in 2008. Under his leadership, the Order has emphasized both meditation and charitable service, establishing programs in Centers worldwide to support local communities. Born in Iran in 1955, he later earned a PhD in philosophy from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Today, he resides in London and continues to guide the Order in its central practices of love, devotion, and service.
Join Us
The Nimatullahi Sufi Order welcomes sincere seekers in search of spiritual guidance and selfless service. For those in and around Greater Houston, contact us to arrange a visit.