The Spy of the Heart (e-book)
(Author's original color photos now included)

By Robert Abdul Hayy Darr

The Spy of the Heart (BBC News Documentary - Persian)

By BBC Persian

Sailor, Sufi, Spy is a documentary portrait of Robert Darr–a teacher of traditional wooden boat building and of traditional Sufi spirituality in Northern California. As he restores the Freda, the oldest wooden sailboat on the West coast, he reflects on the intersections between art, beauty, adventure and spirituality. (56 min. RT).

Film by Raeshma Razvi

Q: Does Sufi Garden follow a specific spiritual path (tariqat)?
A: Yes. The Sufi Garden follows Islamic Sufism as taught by the late Ustad Raz Mohammad Zaray, in the Uwasi path. Since we also incorporate some of Ustad Zaray's specific teachings, it is more accurately described as the "Uwasi/Zarayi" path. We welcome people of all faiths and spiritual practice, and welcome those who don't subscribe to any particular religious background or belief.

Q: How can I learn more about this path?
A: This teaching is mostly disseminated via video classes from Ustad Robert Abdul Hayy Darr on our Sufi Garden YouTube channel. You can subscribe to the YouTube channel right here.

Q: How can I join this group/spiritual path?
A: We recommend watching the videos on our Sufi Garden YouTube channel first to see if this teaching resonates with you as many topics are covered and available for study. We believe in nurturing organic relationships over time as this path requires sincerity of heart and the cultivation of enhanced self awareness.

Q: How can I attend your gatherings?
A: Our in-person gatherings take place at our khanaqah in Northern California but we do occasionally meet remotely. If you are interested in joining our gatherings in person please contact us at admin@sufigarden.com.

Q: I am interested in updates on your recent classes/videos. Can I join your mailing list?
A: Yes! Click here to join our mailing list.

Q: I have a question for Ustad Robert Abdul Hayy Darr. How can I reach him?
A: If you have a question for Ustad Robert Abdul Hayy, please feel free to email your question to admin@sufigarden.com and we will be happy to pass along your question to him. Thank you!