September 2026 – June 2027
THE ALCHEMY OF LOVE: A Pilgrimage Through This Life – a new Online Series with Murshida Saki Lee
“Love is the alchemy of the soul: it transmutes copper into gold, the ego into light.” Hazrat Inayat Khan, the Gayan
A pilgrim is one who discovers that life itself is sacred ground. The alchemy of love transmutes every step of the journey—every encounter, every season, every joy and sorrow—into an invitation to awaken. The destination is not a distant place but the gradual unfolding of the heart. Each time we return to the simplicity of everyday life, the pilgrimage begins anew.
From the end of September 2026 through June 2027, we will walk this pilgrimage together. Rooted in the universal Sufi teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan, Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan, and Pir Zia Inayat Khan, our journey is enriched by the wisdom of Christian mystics such as Meister Eckhart, Hildegard of Bingen, Teresa of Ávila, and St. John of the Cross. Together they remind us that, across traditions, love is the great alchemist of the human heart.
This path is not linear. It spirals, pauses, and deepens. Each month invites us to listen again for what life is asking of us. You are encouraged to move at your own rhythm, engaging with the practices as they resonate and trusting your own unfolding. Together we create a contemplative space where the mystery of love may reveal itself gently, in its own time.
The Stages of the Journey
September — The Pilgrim’s Call
October — Sacred Polarities
November — Listening with the Heart
December — The Dark Night and Hidden Light
January — Compassion and Forgiveness
February — In India for several weeks – a pause
March — The Creative Heart
April — Love In Action
May – The Alchemy of Relationships
June — Returning to the One (Tawhid)
Rhythm of the Journey
Since 2015, these online circles have brought together seekers from more than seventeen countries. Together we explore a contemplative rhythm that can be woven naturally into everyday life. Each month includes four recorded sessions of approximately 30 – 35 minutes, allowing you to participate whenever it best fits your own rhythm.
✧ Morning Contemplation
Sacred music, meditation, prayer, breath, light, and purification practices.
✧ The Wisdom of the Divine Names
Teachings and contemplative practices with selected wazaif.
✧ Remembrance of the Heart
A monthly zhikr practice rooted in the universal Sufi tradition.
✧ Mystic Relaxation
Gentle musical meditations for integration, receptivity, and inner renewal.
Throughout the month you will also receive weekly e-mail inspirations, a written transcript of the month’s practices, and an opportunity to gather live on Zoom to meditate and practice together, and for creative offerings. Participants living in the Netherlands are also warmly invited to attend optional in-person gatherings at the Sufi Center in Den Haag.
Who Is This Journey For?
This pilgrimage is open to sincere seekers from every spiritual background. Whether you are new to the Sufi path or have walked it for many years, you are welcome. All that is asked is a willingness to listen deeply, to practice faithfully, and to allow love itself to become your guide. “The way is made by walking.”
Tuition & Accessibility
This series is sustained through a circle of giving and receiving. Contributions are invited at three levels: €250, €285, or €325. If you are able to offer at one of the higher levels, your generosity helps another seeker to participate, and supports the quiet work that makes this journey possible.
Above all, no sincere seeker is ever turned away for financial reasons. If the suggested contribution is not possible for you, please write to us. Together we will find a way. For questions about registration, payment or financial assistance please write to Joshua at: lightsong@gmail.com.
Begin the Journey
The pilgrimage begins with a single step. If you feel called to walk this path with us, we warmly welcome you. Register by clicking on this link here to be taken to the registration and payment page.
“The way is made by walking.”