Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee: Sufism 101

Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee: Sufism 101

Author: Oprah July 1, 2026 Duration: 39:26
This episode is a re-release; it originally aired September 2, 2012. Sufi author, teacher and mystic Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee defines Sufism and explains how it's all about love and the heart. Llewellyn reveals what he believes to be the source of true happiness, and he discusses why it's difficult for people to embrace the idea of oneness when the world feels so broken. Llewellyn also shares why he believes technology helps connect us and create oneness around the world.

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