In our gathering space in Ludwigshafen, the Royal Ottoman Society welcomed a meditation led by Sheikh Bahauddin Efendi together with Ayberk Efendi: an invitation to pause, breathe and turn inward.
Sheikh Bahauddin Efendi opened by recalling the Qur’anic call to “remember Allah often” (dhikr). His measured voice guided us through slow, conscious breaths that followed the steady rhythm of a heart attuned to divine love.
Ayberk Efendi added gentle visualisations, inviting us to imagine a light at the centre of the chest expanding until it filled the whole room. The practice gave a tangible sense of wahdat, the unity Sufi teaching celebrates: beneath the diversity of the outer world lies one boundless source.
The meditation closed with a collective recitation of “La ilaha illa Allah” and a moment of silent gratitude. Many participants said they felt lighter, as if a veil had been lifted.
We are grateful for the guidance of Sheikh Bahauddin Efendi and Ayberk Efendi. To stay connected with future gatherings, we invite you to join our community.
