Programs
building bridges of understanding
sufism symposium
forty days: alchemy of tranquility
CHC Honorary Advisory Board
Nahid Angha, Ph.D.
Co-Founder of International Association of Sufism,
Founder of Sufi Women Organization, Executive Editor of Sufism Journal, author and a Sufi Master.
Kavoos Ghane Bassiri, MFT, CGP
President and CEO, Richmond Area Multi Services, Inc. (RAMS), UCSF School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Private Practice psychotherapist and consultant.
Leslie Davenport, M.S., MFT
Institute for Health and Healing, California Pacific Medical Center, Founding Director of the Marin General Hospital Humanities Program.
Robert Frager, Ph.D.
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Founding President, Professor, and Director of the Spiritual Guidance Program. Transpersonal psychologist, consultant, educator, author, Aikido instructor, and a spiritual teacher in the Sufi tradition.
Tony Roffers, Ph.D.
Private Practice psychotherapist, professional trainer and consultant.
Bahman A.K. Shirazi, Ph.D.
California Institute of Integral Studies and Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Faculty member and author.
Huston Smith, Ph.D.
Internationally acclaimed scholar, author, and Professor Emeritus of World Religions.
Frances Vaughan, Ph.D.
Private Practice psychotherapist, World-renowned author and instructor, Alaya Institute faculty member.
| Forty Days: Alchemy of Tranquility
Workshops for Psychological Balance and Spiritual Development
For current workshop dates and registration information, see the Events page.
director :: facilitators :: what to expect in a workshop
The Significance of 40 Days
 Forty days, according to the teachings and practice of the prophets and holy masters, is the mystical number of the course of perfection, a course that leads to an experience of the true essence of one’s humanity.
Those who undertake the practice of forty days move daily, step-by-step, from the lowest stages of the self to the highest state of experiencing the unity of being. Psychologically, when you set yourself for a forty day practice, the meaning and value of each day becomes enhanced; the closer you come to the end of the cycle, the more concentrated your energy becomes.The result of this practice is embracing peace and tranquility and is known as the Alchemy of Tranquility.
Workshop Director
 "Tranquility is available only by unity of heart and mind."
Shah Nazar Ali Kianfar, a world-renowned Sufi master who has been teaching spiritual practices and techniques for over thirty years, directs and guides the entire program. The practical spiritual techniques he uses in each session are based on the ancient wisdom of the prophets and have been used by spiritual masters throughout the ages. His experience and wisdom guide the whole program.
Workshop Facilitators:
Salim George Matchette, MFT
 “Spiritual music calls forth our longing to arrive home in the unity and wholeness of the Divine.”
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Katherine Preston, MFT
 “Listen to the teacher who reveals the wisdom deep within your heart.”
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Amineh Amelia Pryor, Ph.D., MFT
 “The science of spirituality holds the key to self-knowledge.”
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Mary Toth Granick, MFT
 “Only by the power of your intention can you reach your goal.”
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Salima Ginny Matchette, MFT
 “Uncover your creative, essential, transformative Self. ”
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Jamal Granick, MFT
 “Seek beyond all images for your true identity.”
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What to Expect in a Workshop
Developed by Shah Nazar Dr. Ali Kianfar with a team of psychotherapists, researchers, and university professors who have been working under his guidance for many years, this program helps one learn the techniques of ancient wisdom that lead to confidence and stability. Learn the principles and practices of psychological and spiritual development through:
• Understanding the source of problems
• Learning to solve your problems
• Taming the dragon of your ego
• Understanding what tempts you
• Learning what distracts you
• Increasing your concentration
• Learning how to lift your awareness
• Increasing discernment
• Learning the foundation for right action
• Gaining confidence in making the right decisions
• Awakening your innate wisdom
Current workshop dates and registration information: Events. |
