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Eskişehir Mevlevi Lodge
Be not without love, so that you may not die. Die with love, so that you may remain alive.
Eskişehir Mevlevihane was established in the 16th century during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent by Ottoman vizier Çoban Mustafa Pasha, within the Kurşunlu Complex in Odunpazarı. The Mevlevihane played a key role in spreading Mevlana's teachings during the Ottoman period and contributed to the development of Sufi culture in the region. In 1925, with the closure of dervish lodges and zawiyas in Turkey, the Mevlevihane was also forced to cease its activities.
Founded in 2006, the Eskişehir Mevlevihane Cultural Association and the Eskişehir Mevlevihane Culture and Education Foundation organize various artistic and educational activities to revive this historical heritage and keep Mevlana's teachings alive today.
Eskişehir Mevlevîhânesi’s earliest records regarding its founding date, according to a deed (vakfiye) copy found in the Mevlânâ Museum Archive dated 10 Ramadan 1293 / September 28, 1876, extend back to 10 Zilkade 979 / March 25, 1572, and according to the Prime Ministry Ottoman Archive documents, go as far back as 956 / 1549-1550. The inscription on the Kurşunlu Mosque, where the Mevlevihane is located, states that the complex was commissioned by the Anatolian Beylerbeyi Çoban Mustafa Pasha and completed in 1525. The Kurşunlu Mosque and Complex can be clearly seen in the 1537 Eskişehir miniature by Matrakçı Nasuh.
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As Eskişehir Mevlevihanesi Culture & Education Foundation, we need the support of our volunteers to keep our spiritual and cultural heritage alive! You can also join our volunteer family by contacting us to spread Mevlana's philosophy of love, tolerance and unity, to contribute to the preservation of our historical heritage and to support our cultural activities.
As Eskişehir Mevlevihanesi Culture & Education Foundation, we are presenting the book "Eskişehir Mevlevihanesi" as a gift to our valuable donors who support our efforts to protect our spiritual and cultural heritage. This book is a valuable work that tells the history of our Mevlevihanesi, its cultural importance and its contributions to the Mevlevi tradition. You can also contribute to the survival of this heritage by making a donation and have the opportunity to discover the deep history of Eskişehir Mevlevihanesi. With your support, we continue to convey Mevlana's message of tolerance and love to wider audiences.
Kurşunlu Külliyesi, Kurşunlu Kütüphanesi Mücellit Sokak No1, Paşa Mahallesi Odunpazarı, Eskişehir
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