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SUMMARY:Companions of the Sun and Mitramass
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Farima Berenji will present her book Companions of the Sun and will discuss the resemblance of winter rituals of Mithra to Christmas. \nWe have always known of Christmas on December 25th\, with a traditional decorated tree\, candles\, and gifts. Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ yet its rituals and traditions far precede that time. Unquestionably\, our ancestors adopted the rituals from an ancient Iranian pagan religion known as Mithraism\, a form of nature worship based on the Sun God/Goddess Mithra. \nOn the darkest night of the year (December 20 or 21) legend has it Mithra gives birth to “Light” causing each day thereafter to grow longer until the Summer solstice. In this lecture\, learn more of the role and history of Mitramass whose beliefs and rituals were the inspiration to those of Christmas today. Dr. Farima Berenji will include fun anecdotes of Mitramass and how to prepare a table for the celebration. \nRegister Now! \nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Farima Berenji has an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology\, MA in Iranian dance ethnology both from Cal State Hayward\, and an M.Msc. and a PhD from the University of Sedona in Iranian metaphysics and mysticism\, specializing in Iranian mystic traditions\, Sufism\, and women’s mystic rituals. She is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer and has been recognized as one of the few world scholars of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden\, the EU\, and the UN. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization member\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. She has excelled in artistic and innovative forms of cultural preservation and has been recognized by the international press. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/mitramass-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Online
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SUMMARY:Companions of the Sun Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:Companions of the Sun\nA Lecture by Scholar Dr. Farima Berenji\nRooted in one of the world’s oldest civilizations\, the traditions of Iranian/Persian sacred dance and music embody the profound wisdom of our ancestors. Observing nature\, the stars\, and the rhythms of life\, they crafted movements expressing love\, strength\, and spiritual transcendence. These rituals continue to inspire cultures worldwide\, preserving a legacy of mysticism and artistic expression.  \nAuthor Dr. Farima Berenji presents her research upon the evolutionary origins and practice of Iranian rituals\, beliefs\, and dances\, exploring how Iranian culture permeated global music and dance traditions\, developing distinctly from its sister nations. All this is explored in her book Companions of the Sun \nRegister Now! \nDr. Farima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Dr. Farima Berenji has an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology\, MA in Iranian dance ethnology both from Cal State Hayward\, and an M.Msc. and a PhD from the University of Sedona in Iranian metaphysics and mysticism\, specializing in Iranian mystic traditions\, Sufism\, and women’s mystic rituals. She is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer and has been recognized as one of the few world scholars of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden\, the EU\, and the UN. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization member\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. She has excelled in artistic and innovative forms of cultural preservation and has been recognized by the international press. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/companions-of-the-sun-capitola/
LOCATION:Capitola Branch Library\, 2005 Wharf Rd\, Capitola\, CA\, 95010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,Lecture,Online
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SUMMARY:Peace and Solidarity for Iran
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free online prayer session and Sema gathering to support peace and solidarity for the people of Iran.  Guest musicians are welcome to play for whirling for peace. Please bring stories and poetry to share for peace. \nTogether we wish the people of Iran find healing and peace in the face of alarming social unrest and challenges in their country. \nEnter by Zoom
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/peaceforiran/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Meditation Gathering (Sema),Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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SUMMARY:Peace and Solidarity for Iran
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free online prayer session and Sema gathering to support peace and solidarity for the people of Iran.  Guest musicians are welcome to play for whirling for peace. Please bring stories and poetry to share for peace. \nTogether we wish the people of Iran find healing and peace in the face of alarming social unrest and challenges in their country. \nEnter by Zoom
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/peace-for-iran-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Meditation Gathering (Sema),Online
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SUMMARY:Sema and Prayers for Iran
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free online prayer session and Sema gathering to support peace and solidarity for the people of Iran.  Guest musicians are welcome to play for whirling for peace. Please bring stories and poetry to share for peace. \nTogether we wish the people of Iran find healing and peace in the face of alarming social unrest and challenges in their country. \nEnter by Zoom
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/sema-prayers-iran/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Meditation Gathering (Sema),Online
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SUMMARY:Dances of the Mystics
DESCRIPTION:A 6-week online course exploring sacred dance practices from around the world meeting weekly March 22nd – April 26\, 2026 \nLed by master dancers\, spiritual teachers\, and lineage holders from across traditions\, sharing the dances and prayers of their lineages as living doorways into awakening.  \nDances of the Mystics is an online course that invites us into exploring movement as devotion. Each week\, master teachers and tradition bearers will guide embodied practices from their lineages\, offering dance as a doorway into presence\, healing\, and spiritual insight.Dances of the Mystics is an online course that invites us into exploring movement as devotion. Each week\, master teachers and tradition bearers will guide embodied practices from their lineages\, offering dance as a doorway into presence\, healing\, and spiritual insight. Through Sufi whirling\, West African ceremonial dance\, Candomblé ritual\, Southern Italian trance dance\, Korean healing rites\, and the Dances of Universal Peace\, we explore how movement can awaken our  connection to spirit\, community\, and the wisdom held within the body. More Details… \nRegister \nWeek 2: Dance of the Soul with Farima Berenji\nDiscover the power and mystery of whirling as a gateway to self-growth and spiritual enlightenment through movement\, music\, and meditation. \nThis beginning/intermediate-level training explores Turkish\, Iranic and Central Asian whirling rituals\, as well as the science of whirling. Participants will be guided through the essential foundations of whirling meditation\, including preparation\, balance and posture\, controlling dizziness\, self-focus\, breathwork\, and more. \nDrawing from years of study\, teaching\, and embodied practice\, Dr. Farima Berenji will also introduce her own original method\, integrating traditional wisdom with contemporary understanding to support a grounded\, safe\, and transformative experience.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/dances-of-the-mystics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class,Online
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