International Association of Sufism

UNITED NATIONS
Information and Events

SUFISM & PSYCHOLOGY
FORUM

A Psychology Panel
exploring the intersection of psychology and spirituality.
Presented at the
Sufism Symposium.

40 DAYS: THE ALCHEMY
OF TRANQUILITY

Practice-based Workshops Bridging Psychology and
Sufi teachings with CEUs
for Therapists.
Upcoming workshop

awards

The International Association of Sufism is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization of the United Nations that brings together scholars, educators, translators, and artists interested in the discipline of Sufism. [more]

Dinner with Nafisa Haji, author of "The Writing on My Forehead"

International Conference on Science and Spirituality, Cortona, Italy
June 13-20, 2009
Since 1985, doctoral students and university professors from all over the world have been meeting in Cortona with philosophers, artists, psychologists, monks, musicians and others for a colourful gathering of about 150 participants who spend a week together, attending lectures and participating in "experimental" workshops, all of which focus on the topic "Natural Sciences and the Wholeness of Life." Dr. Angha will present at the conference this year.
For more information: http://www.cortonaweek.it/

Dr. Angha will also participate in another event in Cortona, Italy:
Bridges Over Troubled Waters
September 5th to September 12th 2009. http://www.cortona.ethz.ch/index_EN

Seyyed Dr. Ali Kianfar and the Dalai Lama in San Francisco. In a recent private meeting, His Holiness Dalai Lama expressed his sorrow about the conflict between Sunnis and Shi'as... [more]

Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices: Transforming the
Embodied Mind

Dr. Angha, with more than two dozen scientists, philosophers, theologians, and spiritual teachers, engaged in an extended conversation in order to deepen our understanding of the interconnection between spiritual practice and neuroscience. This successful conference was organized and held at Claremont School of Theology, Oct 12 - Oct 14, 2008. [more]

International Interfaith Organisations Network Annual Meeting. [read the report]

Sufism Symposium 2008 Report & Photo Gallery [more]

Peacebuilding Symposium
Sunday March 15, 2009
War Memorial Veterans Building
Hosted by the Rotary Club of San Francisco, United Nations Association of San Francisco and United Nations University Office in New York

Dr. Nahid Angha was among the presenters on the Religion Panel, which focused on ways to promote interfaith cooperation and respect for religious differences and how to end violence in the name of religion. Other presenters included:
Right Rev. William Swing, United Religions initiative
Rabbi Larry Raphael, Congregation Sherith Israel
Paster Kent Webber. Presbyterian Church of Novato