Category: Javad Nurbakhsh
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Update for October 5-11
Meditation Sessions The Sunday discourse was from Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh where he discussed the topics of faith and hope as it relates to the spiritual path. The Thursday discourse was from Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh (translated by Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh) about the veracity and sincerity. Social Media Posts Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh published the following items: Mini-discourse on Detachment Update on service…
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Update for September 28 – October 4
Meditation Sessions The Sunday discourse was from Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh where he discussed the meaning of dreams in Sufism. The Thursday discourse was from Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh (translated by Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh) about the elect and ordinary pilgrimage (hajj). Community Service The Nimatullahi community participated in our monthly community service activity at Cy-Fair Helping Hands. We help provide fresh and…
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Discourse: Submission
by Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh Text of a speech to a Sufi gathering Submission means giving yourself to God unconditionally, wholeheartedly, and without seeking anything in return. It means you do not allow yourself to be disturbed by whatever God sends you; rather, you always maintain a cheerful countenance. Only when the Sufi submits to God’s…
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Update for September 21-27
Meditation Sessions The Sunday discourse was from Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh where he discussed some of the spiritual challenges experienced by humanity during the COVID pandemic. In particular he talked about how to focus ones mind on the present moment. The Thursday discourse was from Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh (translated by Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh) about the chivalry of Iranian Sufis. Community Service…
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Update for September 14-20
Meditation Sessions The Sunday discourse was from Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh where he discussed the meaning of dreams in Sufism. The Thursday discourse was from Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh (translated by Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh) about free will and determinism. Social Media Posts Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh published the following items: A Quatrain set to music An update on the service project in…
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Update for September 7 – 13
Meditation Sessions The Sunday discourse was from Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh (translated by Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh) about the principles of the path. Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh says “The Sufi loves God inwardly, while outwardly loving and serving all created beings.” The Thursday discourse was from Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh (translated by Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh) about the Sufi path.…
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Farsi Books Added
We have made available two Farsi (Persian) language books by Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh. These books are uploaded into our Google Drive and made available to all who would like to explore the Nimatullahi Sufi Path.
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Update for 24 – 30 August
This is an update on our two meditation sessions for the week and social media updates.
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Update for 17 -23 August
Dr. Alireza Nurbakhsh recently featured the Houston Center’s community service activities. Also, our weekly meditation discourse topics are highlighted here.
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Update for July 27 – August 2
Our weekly update on our community service activities and meditation sessions.