A vibrant, swirling gradient background in shades of purple, pink, and teal frames text announcing "sema a devotional gathering" in the foreground, with event details for "live music & sufi whirling meditation" on Friday, August 28th at The Kiva @ Mama in Stone Ridge, NY from 7-10 PM.

Lila Devotional Arts

LXCL:For those able to contribute more, this tier helps cover event costs and supports others. Your generosity is deeply appreciated.

Spirit of Generosity

LXCL:This standard admission supports the ceremony and community, helping us continue meaningful gatherings for all.

Essence of Participation

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Open Door Contribution

Sema&nbsp;(Arabic: سَمَاع ) means &ldquo;deep listening&rdquo; and refers to a ceremony rooted in the Sufi tradition that combines devotional music, poetry, and whirling meditation.<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 55, 93); width: 396px; margin-inline: 0px !important; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 55, 93); width: 396px; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"> It is a powerful, ecstatic practice based on the teachings of Mevlana Rumi, the Mevlevi Sufi order, and the shamanic beyond.<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 55, 93); width: 396px; margin-inline: 0px !important; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 55, 93); width: 396px; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"> Sema is an active meditation; a prayer during which a dervish&#39;s body can open to channel the Divine Invisible. &quot;Dervish&quot; literally means &quot;doorway&quot; and is thought to be a portal between the material and spiritual worlds, the conscious and unconscious. To open this portal, the dervish attempts to be empty of ego or sense of self. Whirling in place with one symbolic palm extended upward to receive and one extended downward to give, the dervish does not attempt to hold onto energy but to be a vessel for it to pass into the hearts of others. Sema is an open secret - the whirling dervish tries to get out of the way to reveal it. But as in any type of meditation, it is a struggle. &nbsp;&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 55, 93); width: 396px; margin-inline: 0px !important; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 55, 93); width: 396px; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"> Come with passion, patience, comfortable clothing, good socks, and a snack to share. Please eat lightly beforehand.

<span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for the Sema Hudson Valley: Sufi Whirling &amp; Music Ceremony.&nbsp; We look forward to sharing this beautiful experience with you soon! With heartfelt gratitude, The Sema Collective

Sema (Arabic: سَمَاع ) means “deep listening” and refers to a ceremony rooted in the Sufi tradition that combines devotional music, poetry, and whirling meditation.<p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:396px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;line-height:1.5;margin-inline:0px !important;margin:0px;max-width:100%"> It is a powerful, ecstatic practice based on the teachings of Mevlana Rumi, the Mevlevi Sufi order, and the shamanic beyond.<p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:396px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;line-height:1.5;margin-inline:0px !important;margin:0px;max-width:100%"> Sema is an active meditation; a prayer during which a dervish's body can open to channel the Divine Invisible. "Dervish" literally means "doorway" and is thought to be a portal between the material and spiritual worlds, the conscious and unconscious. To open this portal, the dervish attempts to be empty of ego or sense of self. Whirling in place with one symbolic palm extended upward to receive and one extended downward to give, the dervish does not attempt to hold onto energy but to be a vessel for it to pass into the hearts of others. Sema is an open secret - the whirling dervish tries to get out of the way to reveal it. But as in any type of meditation, it is a struggle.   <p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:396px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;line-height:1.5;margin-inline:0px !important;margin:0px;max-width:100%"> Come with passion, patience, comfortable clothing, good socks, and a snack to share. Please eat lightly beforehand.

Lila Devotional Arts

SEMA Hudson Valley: Sufi Whirling & Music Ceremony

3588 Main St

Spirit of Generosity

$44

Essence of Participation

$33

Open Door Contribution

$22