- Pir Ecevit Emre
The Doctrine of the Four Gates and Forty Stations in Alevism (Şeriat, Tarikat, Marifet, Hakikat)
In this video, Pir Ecevit Emre discusses the doctrine of the “Four Gates and Forty Stations” (4 Kapı 40 Makam), one of the foundational teachings...
- Pir Cemal Cenan
Cem / Cıvat, Musahiplik, Ana Kapısı in Alevism, Ağuçan Ocak
In this video, Pir Cemal Cenan, a pir affiliated with the Ağuçan Ocak, explains from an insider perspective the principle “yol incineceğine can incinsin”, one...
- Pir Haydar Buğa
Secrecy (Sır) in Alevism, Numerical Symbolism, Kalu Bela, Alevi Philosophy, Truth (Hakikat), and Alevi Ethics – Pir Haydar Buğa
In this video, Pir Haydar Buğa offers a comprehensive discussion of the concept of Sır, which occupies a central position in Alevism, and uses this...
- Pir Ecevit Emre
Death and Devriye in Alevism, Hakikat, Sır, Alevi Cosmology, Çar Anasır, and Kalu Bela – Pir Ecevit Emre
In this video, Pir Ecevit Emre offers a comprehensive discussion of how the phenomenon of “death” is understood in Alevism and its place within Alevi...
- Pir Ecevit Emre
İkrar, Rızalık, Nature and Alevism, Domestic and Wild Animals, Rıza Şehri, and Lokma – Pir Ecevit Emre
In this video, Pir Ecevit Emre offers a comprehensive discussion of the concepts of ikrar and rızalık, which occupy a central position in Alevi philosophy...
- Pir Ecevit Emre
Oral Culture, Deyiş, Nefes, Gülbenk, Mersiye, Duvaz, and Alevi Philosophy & Cosmology – Pir Ecevit Emre
In this video, Pir Ecevit Emre offers a comprehensive discussion of the central role of oral tradition in Alevism and explains how Alevism, in its...
- Pir Ecevit Emre
Çerağ, Delil, Çerağ / Delil Uyandırma, Çerağ / Delil Sırlama, Hakikat
In this video, Pir Ecevit Emre discusses the concept of çerağ (or delil), which holds a highly central place in Alevi rituals, in a multidimensional...
- Pir Hasan Hayri Şanlı
Pirship, Cem, and the Four Gates and Forty Stations
In this video, Pir Hasan Hayri Şanlı explains the importance of cems in Alevi society, their role in the education of the community, and their...
- Pir Ahmet Karabulut
Jiare (Ziyaret) Beliefs in Dersim Alevism (Raa Haqi) – Alevi Philosophy
In this video, Pir Ahmet Karabulut explains the core principles of Alevi philosophy through the phenomenon of jiare (ziyaret) in Dersim Alevism (Raa Haqi). He...
- Pir Hüseyin Bildik
Naci and Naciye – The Enlightened Community – The Community of Light
In this video, Pir Hüseyin Bildik offers an in-depth discussion of Gurûh-ı Nâci and Gurûh-ı Nâciye, two foundational concepts of the Alevi creation narrative. Also...
