Sufi Gathering

23. - 25. January 2026
Shaykh Burhanuddin Herrmann is a contemporary mystic of an ancient tradition, initiated into the Sufi path at a tender age. In his capacity as an educator, Sheikh Burhanuddin employs a multifaceted approach that integrates methodologies derived from his Sufi tradition with contemporary psychological insights. At the age of 18, Shaykh Burhanuddin had the privilege of meeting Mawlana Shaykh Nazim al Haqqani ar Rabbani, the esteemed grandmaster of the Naqshbandi Sufi Order, one of the most venerable and authoritative of the numerous extant Sufi Orders. Under the direct mentorship of his Master, Shaykh Burhanuddin embarked on the traditional dervish training, immersing himself in the sacred practices and spiritual teachings passed down through the ages. He received a direct transmission of the Naqshbandi Sufi Order. Shaykh Burhanuddin has been leading spiritual growth meetings and retreats all over the world for more than three decades, thus serving the spiritual needs of people. He is the author of three books, a musician, and the founder of the Dervish Orchestra.

About the retreats:
In Sufism, we say that goodness flourishes when people come together, highlighting the
importance of unity and collective effort in achieving positive outcomes. This is why a significant proportion of traditional Sufi teachings is transmitted orally through Sohba (discourses), and the methodology of Shaykh Burhanuddin's teachings is firmly anchored in his tradition. Instrumental music and singing are an important part of the training supported by sound meditations, the chanting of Divine names, known as Dhikr and other practical exercises. The retreats also cover different topics, such as the dynamics of our intimate relationships, the things that prevent us from growing spiritually, how to strengthen our connection with the Divine, Sufi Cosmology and other Sufi practices and exercises for developing inner self-knowledge. "We need happy people now. Only happy people can spread love, joy and peace. If you're not happy, you'll only bring problems because you can't see the bigger picture. When you start to work on yourself, you enter a different dimension full of light and a power that you cannot even imagine now. You have the potential to become the centre of the world, and the world will respond. If you're happy, your ego will weaken. "Shaykh Burhanuddin"

Friday: 
Arrival from 17:00
18:30- 20:00 Diner
20:00 - 20:30: Little talk intro session
20:30 -  22:00: Dhirkr ( Remembrance, traditional Sufi chanting and Sohbet, talk) 

Saturday: 
5:30 - 6:15: Morning practising, with Drupad and followed by Dhikr
09:00- 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 - 11:30 Morning session with singing and Sohbet
11:45 - 13:15:  Continuing morning session
13:15 - 15:15 Lunch Break
15:15 - 17:15 Afternoon Session ( Sohbet and Singing) 
17:30 - 19:00: Afternoon Session (Practical exercise)
19:00  - 20:00 Dinner
20:00 - 21:30: Evening Session Dhikr

Sunday:
5:30 - 6:15: Morning practising, with Drupad and followed by Dhikr
09:00- 09:30 Breakfast
09:00 - 11:30 Morning session with singing and Sohbet
11:45 - 12:45:  Continuing morning session
12:45 - 14:30 Lunch Break
14:30 - 16:30 Closure