Resources – New Rain

Weekly Attunement

New Rain Online (NROL) continues to offer Weekly Attunement throughout the month of August in response to the Covid-19 crisis. We are so aware of the preciousness of the teachings, and the presence of spiritual community in these times. For…

Annual New Rain Retreat Playlist and Reading List

Although the complete experience of retreat cannot be replicated, we hope the following list of musical selections and books from the last Annual New Rain Retreat will inspire you. Read More

Three Foundations of Spiritual Practice

In New Rain Online and Annual New Rain Retreats, there are themes we turn to again and again for support with spiritual practice. We've compiled them here in this free resource for you, if they have resonance for your own path. Read More

Rhythm: a bridge between contemplative and daily life

During one of the recent New Rain Online classes, Gayan spoke on a topic that many people have been asking about lately, so we’re sharing it with you: How can we integrate spiritual practice in daily life? Read More

New Rain Online Somatic Zikr Swing Fulfillment

Somatic Zikr – The Swing, Part Three

Part Three: Fulfillment

Remember Me and I shall remember you. (Qur’an 2:152). If in your heart you make a manger for his birth then God will once again become a child on earth. - Angelus Silesius Read More

Somatic Zikr – The Swing, Part Two

Part Two: Opening

In the Islamic tradition, it is said (God speaking) We have opened you. Read More

Somatic Zikr – The Swing, Part One

Part One: Releasing

Try this. Sit comfortably kneeling or on a chair and gently move your head and torso in the swing without words, and feel/notice the somatic experience of releasing. Read More

Listening

If life is to have meaning, if guidance is real and we wish to find it, we must be sincere in our readiness to listen. Read More

Part Three: Fulfillment

Part Two: Opening

Part One: Releasing

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