September 2018
Silent Meditation
This is an hour of silent meditation. It starts with breath concentration, and ends with a brief chant. The purpose is to move from concentration to meditation. This is an opportunity to build one’s intensity, connection and vibration with a group of spiritual beings. All are welcome.
Find out more »Healing Circle
The Healing Service given by Sufi Inayat Khan is a powerful prayer and distance-healing service that sends healing to those requesting it. If you wish your name to be added to the Healing List, please contact Kismet. Someone must consent to putting their name on the list – you cannot simply offer names without getting their permission first.
Find out more »Tuesday Night Class: The Quest for Spiritual Liberty
This is a far-ranging class offered by local Sufi Teachers and guest teachers. Classes can range from spiritual discourse and lectures, meditation, discussion, Dances of Universal Peace, chanting, mantra yoga, spiritual exercises, ceremonies, and more. Regular teachers of this class include (but are not limited to) Zaid Smith, Tara Anne Muir, Kismet Weeber, Nur-Al-Haqq Richard Martin, Anne Karuna Ferrier, and others. Suggested Donation: $10
Find out more »Yoga of Recovery
We combine yoga with a 12 step group format. The foundation is creating a safe, sacred place for learning new skills, sharing, and healing.
Find out more »Zikr – Sufi practice of Remembrance in the Sanctuary
The word Zikre means remembrance. It is a chanting practice that helps the practitioner remember and experience the infinite; the source of their being; their true home, from where they have come and to where they return.
Find out more »Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation (Saturday Meditation)
Saturday Meditation Class at Rising Tide Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation Please join us each Saturday at 10:00am for meditation class taught by Bhante San and Bhante Chan, Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka. Wear comfortable clothes, mats, cushions and chairs are available there – classes are one hour. All are welcome, no experience necessary! Suggested donation: $10.00 ~ Rising Tide is located at 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota, FL ~ Email serenitybuddhists@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding class. Connect…
Find out more »Universal Worship Service
The Universal Worship celebrates the unity of all religious faiths on one altar by lighting candles to represent the diversity of faiths and offering prayers to honor all religions. A Cherag (from the Persian word for ‘lamp’) facilitates this service along with other services such as weddings, funerals, baby blessings, and house blessings. Cherags at Rising Tide are available to the Sarasota community at large. Universal Worship is held every Sunday The Universal Worship Service is an egalitarian worship service…
Find out more »October 2018
Sound Immersion Gong Meditation
The sounds of the gong can dissolve tension, release stress and lift your spirit. It takes you on a journey into your inner landscape. Sound has a profound affect that awakens, inspires, heals, transforms and soothes the soul.
Find out more »Women’s New Moon Meditation – Oct. 12
The Women's Meditation Circle returns to Rising Tide for it's new season on October 12. Gail Swanson, Magdalene Channel, leads the New Moon meditation with inspired messages of hope and healing. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 pm when meditation starts. It is offered by suggested donation of $10 to Rising Tide. In the fall, the Women's Meditation Circle has a special Karma Yoga collection on behalf of a local charity. In 2018 the charity selected is SPARCC,…
Find out more »Women’s Full Moon Meditation – Oct. 26
The Women's Meditation Circle returns to Rising Tide on October 26. Neela Chari of the Mitreya Center leads the Vedic Path of Self-Realization on the Full Moon meditation. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 pm when meditation starts. It is offered by suggested donation of $10 to Rising Tide. In the fall, the Women's Meditation Circle has a special Karma Yoga collection on behalf of a local charity. In 2018 the charity selected is SPARCC, the rape crisis…
Find out more »November 2018
Cultivating the Interior with Himayat Inayati
Balancing the Sufi practice of mujahida (spiritual effort) with the Sufi practice of mushahada (witnessing through presence) participants will learn to sense, to image, to be informed by, and to allow the integration of the various inner voices within them.
Find out more »Women’s New Moon Meditation – Nov. 9
The Women's Meditation Circle returns to Rising Tide for the New Moon Meditation on November 9th. Jo Mooy leads the group annually in a special meditation - this one is called The Gift in The Box. In this meditation each person is presented with a gift. Jo is joined by the Suncoast Threshold Choir, Margaret Germain on Harp, and a special guest appearance by soprano Martha Lopez of Sarasota Pops and the St Pete Opera. Doors open at 6:30 and…
Find out more »Women’s Full Moon Thanksgiving Meditation – Nov. 23
The Women's Meditation Circle returns to Rising Tide on the Full Moon of November 23rd. The Suncoast Threshold Choir leads this Thanksgiving Friday meditation. The Choir sings songs and holy mantras for those in life-transitions. This is an evening of music and healing. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 pm when meditation starts. It is offered by suggested donation of $10 to Rising Tide. In the fall, the Women's Meditation Circle has a special Karma Yoga collection on behalf…
Find out more »December 2018
Women’s New Moon Meditation – Dec. 7
The Women's Meditation Circle returns to Rising Tide for the New Moon Meditation on December 7th. Ruth Fishel leads the group annually in a special meditation of open-hearted discussion and devotion. Ruth is a prolific author and Peace Activist and was ordained in Thich Nhat Hanh's Order of Interbeing. She brings serenity and compassion to her meditations. Doors open at 6:30 and close at 7 pm when meditation starts. It is offered by suggested donation of $10 to Rising Tide. …
Find out more »Winter Solstice Full Moon – South Lido Beach
The Light - The Visions - The Stones of the World Mandala. These themes set the intentions for the 2018 Full Moon Winter Solstice held at South Lido Beach State Park. The Return of the Light begins with the arrival of the Mabon Children - Lincoln and Liberty Squires who represent the son of the Sun and the daughter of the Moon. They are led in a beach processional into the circle by Jewell Cochara and The Venice Frame Drummers. Participants join the ceremony from many organizations across the SW Florida…
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