The Annual Sufism Symposium is a presentation of the International Association of Sufism, a non-profit, United Nations NGO/DPI affiliated, founded in 1983 by Seyedeh Dr. Nahid Angha and Shah Nazar Seyed Dr. Ali Kianfar.

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10-Year Celebration
2003 Sufism Symposium
"Healing Arts of Expression & Impression"

March 28-30, 2003
Embassy Suites Hotel
San Rafael, California
(San Francisco Bay Area)

The IAS celebrated its tenth Annual Sufism Symposium as a Marin interfaith conference in March 2003, with the Healing Arts of Expressions and Impressions as its theme.

The conference joined Marin-based and international spiritual leaders, scholars, and practitioners, together with a large audience to explore themes of peace, well being, individual and global healing, in order to develop a dialogue amongst the traditions and cultures in Marin.

The Symposium opened with interfaith prayers and spiritual songs, continued with two interfaith panel discussions, a series of workshops, exhibitions addressing contemporary social, cultural, and religious issues as well as the topic "What is next for Marin?".

Panelists included speakers representing a number of faith traditions including Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Brahma Kumaris, and Buddhism, as well as professions including psychologists, educators, and artists. Several delegates from other states and countries also participated. Panel discussions were complemented by a series of workshops and exhibitions, presenting experiential aspects of these sacred traditions.

The program included interfaith concerts presented by several musicians, and exhibitions showcased the spiritual artwork of several artists. The program provided an opportunity for the presenters and the attendees to celebrate their spiritual traditions and explore the traditions of their neighbors. National and international delegates provided a rich forum for discussions and celebrations and created an open dialogue between Marin delegates and its nation-wide as well as international communities.

The symposium hosted over 400 participants, exhibitors, and attendees, with hospitality and scholarships for those in need.

The Sufism Symposium received wide news coverage from a variety of news organizations.

A full report will be posted soon.

 

The Tenth Annual Sufism Symposium was held in San Rafael, California -- the location of the First Annual Sufism Symposium.

The symposium included art workshops, music celebrations, panel discussions, round table discussions, and group prayer and chanting. We had Sufi art exhibitions, Sufi books from many Sufi orders, as well as other information material, and a variety of audio material. Art work, clothing, books, music and other goods were available for purchase.

Symposium schedule

Friday

3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Sufism Psychology Forum

8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Musical expressions from different cultures featuring Taneen and Shabda Khan and Terry Riley

Saturday & Sunday

Activities include: panel discussions, round table conversations, workshops, interfaith prayer, and Sufi zekr.

Annual Meeting of the Sufi Women Organization

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Symposium topics include:

• Healing the Individual and Society
• Healing and Meditation
• Security and Peace
• Social Justice
• Interfaith Dialogue
• The Healing Art of Poetry
• Lifestyle and Healing
• Art Therapy
• Healing the Individual and Society
• Illumination Band

List of speakers

Shahzada Syed Mainuddin Ahmed
Seyedeh Nahid Angha, Ph.D.
Shaykh Ahmed Abdur Rashid
Muzeyyen Ansari
Sheikh Taner Ansari
Shahid Athar, M.D.
Arthur Beuhler, Ph.D.
Rev. Paul Chaffee
Lee de Barros
Diana deRegnier
Daniel Deslauriers, Ph.D.
Nevit O.Ergin, M.D.
Robert Ragip Frager, Ph.D.
Rev. Charles Gibbs
Heidi Gilpin, Ph.D.
William Gough
Sheikh Jamal Lawrence Granick
Ahamed Muhaiyaddeen (Jonathan Granoff)
Arife Ellen E. Hammerle, Ph.D.
Shaikh Kabir Helminski
Camille Helminski
Robert Ibrahim Jaffee, M.D.
David Katz, M.D.
Imam Seyed Mehdi Khorasani
Shah Nazar Seyed Ali Kianfar, Ph.D.
Hamaseh Kianfar
Sharon Mijares, Ph.D.
Musa Muhaiyaddeen (Emanuel Levin)
Safa Ali Michael Newman
Amineh Amelia Pryor, Ph.D.
Glenn Pascall
Ana Perez Chisti, Ph.D.
Swami Prabuddhananda
Arthur Kane Scott
Dr. Shriebman
Atma Advani Sufi
Harlan Stelmach, Ph.D.
Sheikh Ahmed Tijani Ben Omar
Imam Mamadou Toure
Frances Vaughan, Ph.D.
Roger Walsh, Ph.D.
And others ....