Reshad Feild (1934–2016,) born Richard Timothy Feild, was an English mystic, author, spiritual teacher, and musician. His teachings continue to influence seekers worldwide, emphasizing inclusivity and the essence of Sufi wisdom.
Born in Hascombe, Surrey, he was educated at Eton and later served in the Royal Navy. In the early 1960s, he co-founded the folk-pop group the Springfields before leaving to pursue spiritual studies. Influenced by G.I. Gurdjieff, P.D. Ouspensky, and Sufi teachings, he became deeply involved in spiritual healing and mysticism.
Feild was initiated as a sheikh in the Sufi Order International by Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan and later studied under Bulent Rauf, a Turkish Sufi master. In 1970, he established the Beshara Centre in England, dedicated to spiritual teachings. He later resigned from his leadership roles and traveled extensively, teaching in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In 1976, he was made a Sheikh in the Mevlevi order by Suleyman Dede, introducing the sema ceremony to Western audiences.
Feild authored numerous books on spirituality and Sufism, including The Last Barrier (1976,) Breath of Life (1987,) Steps to Freedom (1996,) and To Know We’re Loved (2000.) His works explore themes of inner transformation, mysticism, and universal spirituality.
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When we forgive someone, the knots are untied and the past is released.
—Reshad Feild
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