With Cemalnur Sargut in Istanbul (Photo: Emily O'Dell)
When it comes to love, women can learn and grow as a Mevlevi very quickly.
— Cemalnur Sargut
In my ten-year Silk Road wanderings, I’ve been very fortunate to learn about Sufism from some of the most revered female Sufi teachers in the region. One of the most inspiring Sufi teachers with whom I’ve met is Cemalnur Sargut in Turkey–who is also the President of the Turkish Women’s Cultural Association (TURKKAD).
With sweet grace and loving compassion, Cemalnur has guided many broken hearts towards joy and kindness–even in the face of tremendous suffering and hardship. She is beloved by female and male dervishes alike–and to be in her loving and generous presence is to be truly humbled. In the video below, she explains how and why women are well-suited for the path of Rumi…
Floating on my roof... (Photo: Eddie Chu)
