Welcome to Khankah S.A.M. (Sufi Ahmed Murad Chisti) the Sufi name of Samuel Lewis  The first
    residential community of the Sufi Ruhaniat International.

    The Khankah started shortly after the death in 1971 of Murshid Samuel Lewis, an American Sufi Master,
    The community is located in the Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco.

    The original nucleus of the Khankah was the Mentorgarden, the home of Murshid Samuel Lewis, and in the
    1970s and 80"s under the direction of Murshid Wali Meyer, expanded to include a number of houses in the
    neighborhood.

    The Khankah continues as a source of blessing, inspiration and personal growth for its residents, visitors,
    and guests.  It is a place of prayer, hospitality, and teachings-set in tranquil and beautiful gardens-truly a
    welcome oasis in the City.

    There are many ways to come and share in the Khankah.  These include: a weekly potluck dinner on
    Tuesdays at 6:30pm; classes and ongoing practices at the Mentorgarden and the Norwich Dining Hall;
    monthly Saturday workdays; Thanksgiving and Christmas community celebrations; overnight guest stays
    by reservation; and the opportunity of long term residence and Khankah membership.  Please feel free to
    contact us to find out more.

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.
Murshid Samuel Lewis
Sufi Ruhaniat International
Mentorgarden/Khankah S.A.M.
410 Precita Ave./ 65 Norwich St.
San Francisco, Ca.  94110
Phone: 415-285-5208
Murshid Sam Lewis
Khankah SAM