Interview
River of Guidance
A wide-ranging interview in which he traces his own immersion in the Sufi path.
About the teacher
Shabda Kahn
Pir Shabda Kahn has been transmitting Sufism since 1969. He studied for 24 years as a direct disciple of North Indian classical vocalist Pandit Pran Nath, traveling and performing globally with his music teacher, and is also a disciple of the 12th Tai Situ Rinpoche, a Tibetan master. He became Pir of Sufi Ruhaniat International in 2001, a lineage tracing from Hazrat Inayat Khan and Murshid Samuel Lewis.
Based in Marin County, California, he directs the Jamiat Khas leader circle, oversees the SRI Board of Trustees, and serves as spiritual director for the Dances of Universal Peace worldwide. He leads regular Sufi zikr circles near his home and continues to travel internationally teaching Sufi practice.
Upcoming events
Meet Shabda Kahn in person.
Talks, day programmes and retreats currently listed in the Paths Are Many calendar.
Talks & videos
Watch before you attend.
Short introductions and longer conversations, to hear this teacher in their own words.
Talk
Pir Shabda on Gratitude
A talk on gratitude, published by his own order, the Sufi Ruhaniat International.
