List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2008-10-26
Teaching Rumi/Persian Literature
Bay Area - Peninsula Sunday - October 26, 2008 03:00 PM
Salaam bar doostaaraane Maulana Rumi; Please be notified that the last meeting of the current term will be held on Sunday, Oct. 26th. at 3:00 PM. To avoid distraction please keep your cell phone in a "silence mode" during the meeting.
Regularly, the meeting is held every 2nd. and 4th. Sunday of each month from 3:00 through 6:00 PM at:
10101 Richwood Dr. (corner of miller & Stevens Creek), in Cupertino.
Tuition: $75 for 6 session, you may send your check to the above address.
Agenda: Comparative Study of Sufism. Ghazale Hafez, Ghazale Divane Shams, and Masnavi Molana and cross reference to other Sufi Master and Poets.
For further information please contact him at: (408) 725-2922 or email me
at monirm@att.net.
To purchase Dr. Massihpour's books: "kendo kaa dar aaraa-e Masnavi-e Molavi" (Discovery of Rumi's Point of views" and " AAeen-e Negaaresh, Badi'-o Ghafieh-0 Arooz", (Writing Techniques) please contact Dr. Massihpour at the above phone number.
Dr. Massihpour, alumni professor of Tehran University, granted his Ph.D. in Persian Literature and Theology. He's had extensive research on International Sufism, and specifically Iranian, i.e. Rumi and other Sufi master such as Sa'di, Hafez, Sanaei...He is an expert in Philosophy and Persian Literature of his time. He has been teaching in the Universities
throughout Iran for over 40 years.
Molana Jalal-uddin Mahammad Balkhy, known as Rumi, the great Sufi
(Islamic mystic) poet and philosopher was born on 9/30/1207 in the city
of Balkh, in Khorasan province of the Persian Empire. Today Balkh is in
Afghanistan. Rumi left this world on 12/7/1273 in Konya, which is in
present-day Turkey. During Rumi's time in Konya, Farsi was the common
and official language.
Rumi's father, Baha Valad was a religious scholar, teacher and preacher
who was respected and admired by many people. He also had a keen
interest in Sufism. On account of his wisdom and knowledge, he was given
the name Sultan-al-Olama (King of the Learned Ones).
Rumi's father assigned one of his closest disciples, Seyyed Borhan-uddin
Termezi to be Rumi's teacher. He taught Rumi the foundation and basics
of religion and philosophy at very early age. Rumi continued his
education in theology, philosophy, literature, poetry, languages, and
history. He became so learned that his father allowed him to give
lectures in his school. At time passed, Rumi gradually took over the
religious and teaching duties of his father.
The amazing experience of reunification is what Rumi must have gone
through when Shams linked him to his chain and brought him back to the
true and majestic path of love. With this reunion, Rumi became one of
the most magnificent lovers of all time. A burning fire must have been
roaring deep within Rumi's soul until he met Shams, who blew away the
ashes and allowed that fire to come to the surface and blaze free of any
obstacle. This metamorphosis, which took place in the deepest and most
secretive part of Rumi's existence, changed an incredible, rigidly
educated scholar into a liberated, devoted, soaring lover, who became an
inspiration for mankind.
Due to Shams' influence, Rumi reached the highest peak in his love
journey in a short time. The force of this magical love transformed a
learned, orthodox theologian in the lover of all time.
I was dead, I became alive----I was tears, I became laughter
The majesty of love came, and I became an everlasting majesty myself.
He (Shams) told me, you are not insane----I became insane and linked
with his chain.
He said you are not drunken, you are not from this type---I went and
became drunken & full of joy.
-------
I died from solid and became plant--- From plant I was transformed to
animal
>From animal I died and became a human----Then why should I be afraid
of death?
I never became less from death----Next I die from human, and soar to
become an angel.
I soar again from an angel----and become something that you cannot even
imagine.
Oh God, please sever not this union----Let not the ecstatic of love cry
Keep fresh and green the garden of life------Ruin not this garden and
these drunken ones
Like autumn, do not fall on the branch and leaves of the heart,
Make not the people destitute and mystified...
In this world nothing is more bitter than separation; ---Do whatever you
want, but please sever not.
By Dr. M. Naini
Regards. Monir
Regularly, the meeting is held every 2nd. and 4th. Sunday of each month from 3:00 through 6:00 PM at:
10101 Richwood Dr. (corner of miller & Stevens Creek), in Cupertino.
Tuition: $75 for 6 session, you may send your check to the above address.
Agenda: Comparative Study of Sufism. Ghazale Hafez, Ghazale Divane Shams, and Masnavi Molana and cross reference to other Sufi Master and Poets.
For further information please contact him at: (408) 725-2922 or email me
at monirm@att.net.
To purchase Dr. Massihpour's books: "kendo kaa dar aaraa-e Masnavi-e Molavi" (Discovery of Rumi's Point of views" and " AAeen-e Negaaresh, Badi'-o Ghafieh-0 Arooz", (Writing Techniques) please contact Dr. Massihpour at the above phone number.
Dr. Massihpour, alumni professor of Tehran University, granted his Ph.D. in Persian Literature and Theology. He's had extensive research on International Sufism, and specifically Iranian, i.e. Rumi and other Sufi master such as Sa'di, Hafez, Sanaei...He is an expert in Philosophy and Persian Literature of his time. He has been teaching in the Universities
throughout Iran for over 40 years.
Molana Jalal-uddin Mahammad Balkhy, known as Rumi, the great Sufi
(Islamic mystic) poet and philosopher was born on 9/30/1207 in the city
of Balkh, in Khorasan province of the Persian Empire. Today Balkh is in
Afghanistan. Rumi left this world on 12/7/1273 in Konya, which is in
present-day Turkey. During Rumi's time in Konya, Farsi was the common
and official language.
Rumi's father, Baha Valad was a religious scholar, teacher and preacher
who was respected and admired by many people. He also had a keen
interest in Sufism. On account of his wisdom and knowledge, he was given
the name Sultan-al-Olama (King of the Learned Ones).
Rumi's father assigned one of his closest disciples, Seyyed Borhan-uddin
Termezi to be Rumi's teacher. He taught Rumi the foundation and basics
of religion and philosophy at very early age. Rumi continued his
education in theology, philosophy, literature, poetry, languages, and
history. He became so learned that his father allowed him to give
lectures in his school. At time passed, Rumi gradually took over the
religious and teaching duties of his father.
The amazing experience of reunification is what Rumi must have gone
through when Shams linked him to his chain and brought him back to the
true and majestic path of love. With this reunion, Rumi became one of
the most magnificent lovers of all time. A burning fire must have been
roaring deep within Rumi's soul until he met Shams, who blew away the
ashes and allowed that fire to come to the surface and blaze free of any
obstacle. This metamorphosis, which took place in the deepest and most
secretive part of Rumi's existence, changed an incredible, rigidly
educated scholar into a liberated, devoted, soaring lover, who became an
inspiration for mankind.
Due to Shams' influence, Rumi reached the highest peak in his love
journey in a short time. The force of this magical love transformed a
learned, orthodox theologian in the lover of all time.
I was dead, I became alive----I was tears, I became laughter
The majesty of love came, and I became an everlasting majesty myself.
He (Shams) told me, you are not insane----I became insane and linked
with his chain.
He said you are not drunken, you are not from this type---I went and
became drunken & full of joy.
-------
I died from solid and became plant--- From plant I was transformed to
animal
>From animal I died and became a human----Then why should I be afraid
of death?
I never became less from death----Next I die from human, and soar to
become an angel.
I soar again from an angel----and become something that you cannot even
imagine.
Oh God, please sever not this union----Let not the ecstatic of love cry
Keep fresh and green the garden of life------Ruin not this garden and
these drunken ones
Like autumn, do not fall on the branch and leaves of the heart,
Make not the people destitute and mystified...
In this world nothing is more bitter than separation; ---Do whatever you
want, but please sever not.
By Dr. M. Naini
Regards. Monir
An Afternoon of Cancer Awareness
Los Angeles Sunday - October 26, 2008 03:15 PM
Persian American Cancer Institute Free Cancer Awareness Seminar. Skirball Cultural Center, Magnin Auditorium. Shaun Toub hosting. For more information please go to becancerfree.org.
Iranian Talent Festival
Vancouver Sunday - October 26, 2008 04:00 PM
Iranian Talent Festival
Canadian Iranian Foundation and A2z film Production present:
The Iranian Talent Festival at the
Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver, B.C. Canada.
Date: October 26.2008 at 4:00 PM
Tickets $10.00 , Sold at the Kay Meek Centre Box Office.
604-913-3634 or info@kamymeekcentre.com
This is an Iranian arts fetival in which the best of young talents are showcased alongside top local artists.
This is a non-profit event.
info:www.iraniantalentfestival.com
www.a2zfilmproduction.com
www.cif-bc.com/event
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Event InfoHost:
Canadian Iranian Foundation
Type:
Music/Arts - Concert
Time and PlaceDate:
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Time:
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Kay Meek Centre
Street:
1700 Mathers Ave
City/Town:
West Vancouver, BC
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Email:
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Description
Our mission is to present an annual Iranian Talent Festival of the highest standard for the enrichment of cultural life of Young Iranian Artists in Vancouver . The Festival also serves as a catalyst to arouse wider public interest in the arts and to encourage artistic dialogue and cultural exchange.
The Iranian Talent Festival is a one-day,Art festival held on beautiful Kay Meek Centre, West Vancouver,BC every October.
The Talent Festival brings together some of the best Young Iranian talents in Performance and Visual arts, along with dozens of artists in complementary styles such as Classical Persian, Classical western, electronica, and just about any contemporary music you can think of.
The Iranian Talent Festival is a non-for-profit event. It is a major talent festival as well as the premier arts event for Iranian Young talents in Vancouver.
Featuring local artists of renown in an array of music, theatre, dance, popular entertainment, film and exhibition programmes, the Festival offers a one day cultural feast annually on October.
Canadian Iranian Foundation and A2z film Production present:
The Iranian Talent Festival at the
Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver, B.C. Canada.
Date: October 26.2008 at 4:00 PM
Tickets $10.00 , Sold at the Kay Meek Centre Box Office.
604-913-3634 or info@kamymeekcentre.com
This is an Iranian arts fetival in which the best of young talents are showcased alongside top local artists.
This is a non-profit event.
info:www.iraniantalentfestival.com
www.a2zfilmproduction.com
www.cif-bc.com/event
Global
Information
Event InfoHost:
Canadian Iranian Foundation
Type:
Music/Arts - Concert
Time and PlaceDate:
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Time:
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Kay Meek Centre
Street:
1700 Mathers Ave
City/Town:
West Vancouver, BC
View MapQuest Map
MapQuest
Microsoft
Yahoo
Contact InfoPhone:
7783867264
Email:
ramin@iraniantalentfestival.com
Description
Our mission is to present an annual Iranian Talent Festival of the highest standard for the enrichment of cultural life of Young Iranian Artists in Vancouver . The Festival also serves as a catalyst to arouse wider public interest in the arts and to encourage artistic dialogue and cultural exchange.
The Iranian Talent Festival is a one-day,Art festival held on beautiful Kay Meek Centre, West Vancouver,BC every October.
The Talent Festival brings together some of the best Young Iranian talents in Performance and Visual arts, along with dozens of artists in complementary styles such as Classical Persian, Classical western, electronica, and just about any contemporary music you can think of.
The Iranian Talent Festival is a non-for-profit event. It is a major talent festival as well as the premier arts event for Iranian Young talents in Vancouver.
Featuring local artists of renown in an array of music, theatre, dance, popular entertainment, film and exhibition programmes, the Festival offers a one day cultural feast annually on October.
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