SEMA: Sufi Whirling Dance Meditation

SEMA is a gathering rooted in the Sufi tradition that combines devotional chanting, live music and whirling dance meditation.

This whirling dervish tradition was founded by the 13th century mystic poet Rumi, whose poems of love and union with the divine spirit are still widely popular today.

Through the spinning movement and focus on the music, you allow the ego to subside. This tangible world starts to melt away and a greater sense of peace develops within. You remember that the divine life force is an inherent part of you. The experience can only be described as blissful. Participants leave feeling lighter, more at ease and peaceful.

The evening starts with a short explanation and demonstration of how to whirl and what the chants mean. Then we open the circle with some invocations, the musicians begin playing and the whirling begins. Many first time participants like to take it slow and do a walking meditation around the circle.

If you’re a fan of Rumi poetry you are welcome to come read aloud.

Everyone is welcome in peace with an open heart and mind, even if you’ve never whirled before.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Omar & Amira are the founders of LILA - a community organization that focuses on the preservation and celebration of sacred arts traditions from around the world. Through films, international group trips and local community events, they facilitate the transmission of these wisdom traditions and transformative practices to an audience of seekers from many backgrounds.

Tickets: https://megatix.co.id/events/sema-sufi-whirling-dance-meditation