Pir Shabda Kahn brings gentleness and humor in transmitting the rich lineage of Sufism since 1969. He has been the Pir — spiritual director — of the Sufi Ruhaniat International since 2001. This universal Sufi lineage traces from Hazrat Inayat Khan and Murshid Samuel Lewis.  

Pir Shabda spent 24 years as a direct disciple of the late North Indian classical master vocalist Pandit Pran Nath and has traveled and performed with his music Guru all over the world. 

He is also a disciple of the illustrious Tibetan master, the 12th Tai Situ Rinpoche. 

As Pir of the Sufi Ruhaniat International, Shabda directs the Jamiat Khas (the Ruhaniat leader circle), directs the SRI Board of Trustees, and is the spiritual director for the Dances of Universal Peace worldwide. He has a regular zikr meeting in Marin County, California, and travels the world throughout the year spreading the Sufi Message of Love, Harmony and Beauty. He brings warmth, rich experience and clarity through his service as Pir. He shares his teachings and music to support seekers on their path to awakening.

The Sufi Invocation

Toward the One, the Perfection of
Love, Harmony and Beauty,
the only Being; 
United with all the illuminated Souls,
who form the Embodiment of the Master,
the Spirit of Guidance.