The work that Sufis consider their sacred task has nothing to do with any particular creed or religion. It is only one simple thing: To be in rhythm with life’s conditions. And in tune with the infinite.
Welcome to Hurqalya Center
Hurqalya Center is a community of spiritual travelers anchored in universal Sufism, brought to the West in 1910 by the Indian mystic Hazrat Inayat Khan. The Sufi message heralds the knowledge of unity of all peoples, all religions, and all existence—the religion of the heart awakened to the beauty of creation.
At Hurqalya Center we express this tradition in forms compatible with contemporary minds and lives. We offer a variety of programs and retreats, including for those new to the spiritual path and Sufism. All offerings are accessible online through zoom.
Weekly Attunements
New to the Center? Drop-in for a free, 30-minute online meditation series held every Thursday at 9:00am (Pacific Time) by an experienced Hurqalya Center teacher.
Upcoming Programs
Weekly Attunement
Inspiration for your Spiritual Practice—a weekly contemplative Attunement. The Oasis, a gathering place for travelers, is held most weeks following the Attunement for 30 ...
Prepare for the Inner Journey! – Session Two: Motive Force
A 4-part series focusing on four “soil conditions” essential for spiritual transformation.
Session Two: Motive Force – wholehearted dedica...
Living Awake: A Torch In The Darkness – A 21 Day Retreat While Living Your Everyday Life
In this most challenging time of global upheaval, war, divisiveness and severe climate change, we need more than ever to be able to apply our spiritual practice to everyday...
Diving into Life: Inner Guidance Group for seekers ages 30-50 with Gayan Macher
For seekers ages 30-50. Join a community of spiritual friendship and support for spiritual maturation.
Self-guided programs allow you to go at your own pace. Browse available programs 
Save the Date
- Nov 23, 2024Prepare for the Inner Journey! – Session Three: Supple MindFoundationsStudy of Life continues with Gayan on the openness that allows the birth of a new mind
- Dec 15, 2024Prepare for the Inner Journey! – Session Four: DetachmentFoundationsStudy of Life continues with Gayan on releasing, even for a few moments, from mental preoccupation with life’s affairs.
- Jan 1, 2025New Year's Day AttunementSpecial programsWith Taj and Gayan
- April 21-27, 2025Annual Spring RetreatRetreatsWith Taj and Gayan
Gayan's Ongoing Groups
Gayan leads ongoing Inner Guidance groups, in which we learn together the great art of listening within for the voice of understanding that guides us through life.
Inner Guidance Groups have occasional openings. If you are drawn to joining a group, inquire here.
Taj's Corner
Shared moments and reflections.
Gayan's Corner
Shared moments and reflections.
Humanity is one body, the whole of life being one in its source and in its goal, its beginning and its end. The object of the Sufi message is to bring about a better understanding between the divided sections of humanity by awakening their consciousness to the fact that humanity is one family.