BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv7.35.1//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://spiritualgrowthevents.com/ X-WR-CALNAME:Spiritual Growth Events X-WR-CALDESC:Free X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T030000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=03;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T010000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-0898bae5662b8c4a9cd8ea2db1fa7ee4@spiritualgrowthevents.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T173000 DURATION:PT1H DTSTAMP:20250622T215058Z RDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T173000,20250628T120000 CREATED:20250622 LAST-MODIFIED:20250622 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:3 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Sacred Laughter and Interfaith Mysticism – with Imam Jamal Rahman DESCRIPTION:When the weight of the world feels heavy, a single moment of sacred laughter can be a profound balm for the soul.\nIn this heart-opening online event with interspiritual teacher Imam Jamal Rahman, you’ll discover how the joyful wisdom of Sufi mystics — expressed through humor, storytelling, and meditation — can shift your perspective, uplift your spirit, and deepen your connection to the Divine.\nJoin us to explore how light-heartedness and sacred play can become doorways to resilience, inner peace, and spiritual awakening.\nRegister Here For Free\n\nQuick Links:\n\nWhy Attend ( #why )\nWhat You’ll Learn ( #what )\nWho This Is For ( #who )\nAbout Imam Jamal Rahman ( #teacher )\nReviews ( #reviews )\nFAQ ( #faq )\nRegister For Event\n\n\nWhy Attend “Sacred Laughter & Interfaith Mysticism”\nWhen life feels overwhelming, the teachings of Sufi mystics remind us that even in struggle, the heart can access joy. Through stories, laughter, and sacred remembrance, we reconnect with the Divine spark within.\nImam Jamal Rahman offers a unique spiritual path that welcomes humor as a sacred tool — inviting us to laugh at the ego, embrace imperfection, and open to the beauty and mystery of divine presence.\nDuring this uplifting session, you’ll experience how lightness of heart can dissolve heaviness of spirit, guiding you to a space of deeper love, trust, and spiritual resilience.\nEven in struggle, your heart knows how to laugh its way back to love.\nDiscover how sacred play and spiritual humor can soften sorrow and return you to peace.\nSay yes to Sacred Laughter & Interfaith Mysticism\nWhat You’ll Learn\nThis hour-long event invites you into the world of sacred humor — a space where divine wisdom dances playfully through story, silence, and smile.\nYou’ll be guided in “The Art of Heart” meditation — a gentle Sufi practice that opens your root, heart, and crown chakras to awaken inner peace and divine connection.\nDiscover how releasing the need for perfection, understanding God beyond rigid definitions, and listening to your inner wisdom can cultivate joy even during difficult times.\nHere’s just a little bit of what you’ll learn:\n\nExperience “The Art of Heart” meditation — a guided Sufi practice that awakens love, joy, and divine connection\nLaugh at the ego’s illusions — and feel the freedom of not taking yourself too seriously\nDiscover how sacred storytelling can reveal timeless truths in playful ways\nConnect with the Divine through laughter, lightness, and mystery\nLearn how spiritual insight can arise independently — without reliance on authority\nOpen to joy as a natural spiritual state, not something to be earned\nDeepen gratitude even amid adversity\nUnderstand the power of humor to transcend suffering\nReframe challenges as invitations to deeper compassion\nEmbrace the Divine that dwells in the heart, beyond time and space\n\n\nYou’ve carried so much. Now, joy is inviting you to lay it down.\nWith each sacred story, each smile, each breath of peace — a new way opens.\nRegister Here For Free \n\nWho This Is For\nThis event is for spiritual seekers who feel called to deepen their connection with the Divine through joy, presence, and playfulness. If you long to experience spirituality not as a solemn duty, but as a dance of the heart, this hour-long session will offer a refreshing and meaningful path.\nIt’s especially valuable for coaches, healers, teachers, interfaith leaders, and anyone navigating stress, burnout, or emotional heaviness — providing tools to reconnect with hope, humor, and a sense of sacred lightness. No prior experience with Sufism or meditation is required.\nWhether you’re new to mystical teachings or seasoned on the spiritual path, this event offers practical wisdom, soulful stories, and heart-opening practices to support resilience, compassion, and authentic joy. Come with curiosity and leave with renewed faith in the power of love and laughter.\n\nSpiritual seekers looking to infuse more joy and lightness into their journey\nCoaches, therapists, and healers seeking heart-centered tools for transformation\nInterfaith leaders and curious minds interested in mystical Sufi teachings\nPeople navigating emotional heaviness, anxiety, or spiritual fatigue\nAnyone interested in sacred storytelling, laughter, and heart-opening wisdom\nMeditators and mindfulness practitioners seeking uplifting new practices\nThose feeling disconnected from their inner joy or sense of divine connection\nEducators and facilitators exploring playful approaches to inner growth\nNewcomers to spiritual practice who want a gentle and inclusive entry point\nLongtime practitioners looking to deepen resilience and rediscover joy\n\nYou are not alone — your joy, your pain, your path is welcome here.\nCome as you are, and reconnect with the sacred wisdom already within.\nReclaim your light at Sacred Laughter & Interfaith Mysticism\nAbout Imam Jamal Rahman\nImam Jamal Rahman is a beloved interspiritual teacher, Sufi guide, and co-founder of the Interfaith Community Sanctuary in Seattle. Known for his warmth, humor, and wisdom, he weaves Islamic spirituality with universal truths from all faiths.\nHis teachings emphasize authenticity, compassion, and spiritual spaciousness — encouraging seekers to deepen their own path while appreciating the beauty of others.\nJamal has authored multiple books, including “Sacred Laughter of the Sufis” and “The Fragrance of Faith,” and has appeared on CBS, BBC, NPR, and in the New York Times.\nAs one of the “Interfaith Amigos,” he offers a joyful approach to unity, peacebuilding, and soul-deep transformation through storytelling, sacred practice, and humor.\nHis heartfelt presence creates a safe, sacred space where spiritual insights arise naturally — inviting you to laugh, awaken, and remember the Divine within.\nReviews\n“Jamal Rahman is a true mystic — if mystic means brimming with holy joy in the midst of troubled waters, rooted in stillness while the world offers chaos, able to evoke burning yearning for the Divine and fling open the door to union…” — Mirabai Starr\n“Jamal Rahman is a genuinely soulful and joyful teacher who invites, illuminates, and guides his students into the hidden wisdom that lies deep within the human heart.” — Valerie Lesniak\n“To be in the presence of Jamal and experience his teaching is to laugh out loud, smile, be startled, and feel respected and loved. That is his gift and superpower!” — Rev. Sally Carlson\n“Jamal Rahman’s presentations are always engaging, dynamic, buoyant, genuine, warm, and very funny, while being deeply and thoroughly spiritual.” — Kathy and Max Lewis\n“Studying with Jamal has been a treasure beyond measure. I have laughed and cried as his student, and sometimes laughed so hard, I cried.” — Kerry Forrayi\nRegister Here For Free\nFAQ\n\nSkip to a Question:\n\nWhen and where does the event take place? ( #faq-when )\nWho is Imam Jamal Rahman? ( #faq-who )\nWhat will I learn during this event? ( #faq-learn )\nWhat if I can’t attend live? ( #faq-miss )\nIs the event really free? ( #faq-free )\nWill there be a recording? ( #faq-recording )\nIs this event suitable for beginners? ( #faq-beginner )\nDo I need to follow a specific religion? ( #faq-religion )\nWill there be a practice during the event? ( #faq-practice )\nCan I share this event with friends? ( #faq-share )\nHow long is the event? ( #faq-length )\nDo I need special equipment? ( #faq-tools )\nWho is hosting the event? ( #faq-host )\nWhat is sacred laughter? ( #faq-laughter )\nWill there be stories and teachings? ( #faq-stories )\nWhat is the Art of Heart meditation? ( #faq-heart )\nDo I need to prepare anything in advance? ( #faq-prepare )\nRegister For Event\n\n\nWhen and where does the event take place?\nThis online event takes place Thursday, June 26, at 5:30pm Pacific. After registering, you’ll receive details to join live or watch the replay later.\nWho is Imam Jamal Rahman?\nImam Jamal Rahman is an interspiritual teacher, author, and Sufi guide known for his warm, playful, and heart-opening approach to mystical teachings.\nWhat will I learn during this event?\nYou’ll explore sacred storytelling, Sufi meditation, and the joyful wisdom of spiritual laughter as paths to peace, resilience, and divine connection.\nWhat if I can’t attend live?\nAll registrants receive access to a replay you can watch anytime.\nIs the event really free?\nYes, it’s completely free to attend — offered with love and generosity through The Shift Network.\nWill there be a recording?\nYes! You’ll receive a link to the full recording if you sign up, even if you can’t join live.\nIs this event suitable for beginners?\nAbsolutely. No prior knowledge or experience is needed — just an open heart and curious spirit.\nDo I need to follow a specific religion?\nNo. This is a spiritual, not religious, offering — welcoming people of all paths and backgrounds.\nWill there be a practice during the event?\nYes. You’ll be guided in “The Art of Heart,” a gentle Sufi meditation designed to open your energy centers and connect with Divine peace.\nCan I share this event with friends?\nPlease do! It’s a beautiful gift to offer loved ones. Just send them the registration link.\nHow long is the event?\nThe session lasts approximately 60 minutes.\nDo I need special equipment?\nNo special tools are required — just a quiet space and internet connection.\nWho is hosting the event?\nThis event is presented by The Shift Network, a global leader in transformational online programs.\nWhat is sacred laughter?\nSacred laughter is a spiritual practice that uses humor to awaken, heal, and connect us with divine truth.\nWill there be stories and teachings?\nYes! Jamal shares stories from Sufi sages like Rumi, Hafiz, and Mulla Nasruddin — full of humor and wisdom.\nWhat is the Art of Heart meditation?\nIt’s a Sufi-guided meditation that opens the chakras and connects you with Divine energy beyond time and space.\nDo I need to prepare anything in advance?\nNo preparation is needed. Simply bring your presence and willingness to receive.\nWisdom doesn’t always come through effort — sometimes it arrives through joy.\nLaugh, meditate, and open to divine insights that lift your heart and shift your path.\nSay yes to sacred joy at Sacred Laughter & Interfaith Mysticism\nHealth Disclosure: The contents of this website/e-mail are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.\nRelationship Disclosure: We are grateful to be of service and bring you these life-changing events free of charge. In order to do this, please note that whenever you click the links and purchase items, in most (not all) cases we will receive a referral commission. 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