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Informationen zum Autor Idries Shah Klappentext In this wide-ranging anthology of Sufi writings, Idries Shah, who was one of Sufism's leading exponents, offers a broad selection of poetry, contemplations, letters, lectures, and teaching stories that together form an illuminating introduction to this unique body of thought. Sufism, the mystical aspect of Islam, has had a dynamic and lasting effect on the literature of that religion. Its teachings, often elusive and subtle, aim at the perfecting and completing of the human mind. In contrast to certain other beliefs and philosophies, Sufism is continually evolving and progressing and is consequently always relevant to the contemporary world. "His work is as exciting as a good novel"-The Times Literary Supplement Zusammenfassung In this wide-ranging anthology of Sufi writings, Idries Shah, who was one of Sufism’s leading exponents, offers a broad selection of poetry, contemplations, letters, lectures, and teaching stories that together form an illuminating introduction to this unique body of thought. Sufism, the mystical aspect of Islam, has had a dynamic and lasting effect on the literature of that religion. Its teachings, often elusive and subtle, aim at the perfecting and completing of the human mind. In contrast to certain other beliefs and philosophies, Sufism is continually evolving and progressing and is consequently always relevant to the contemporary world. “His work is as exciting as a good novel”— The Times Literary Supplement Inhaltsverzeichnis The Way of the Sufi - Idries Shah Introduction Part One: The Study of Sufism in the West Notes and Bibliography Part Two: Classical Authors 1. El-Ghazali 2. Omar Khayyam 3. Attar of Nishapur 4. Ibn El-Arabi 5. Saadi of Shiraz 6. Hakim Jami 7. Hakim Sanai 8. Jalaludin Rumi Part Three: Four Major Orders Background 1. The Chishti Order 2. The Qadiri Order 3. The Suhrawardi Order 4. The Naqshbandi Order Part Four: Among the Masters Part Five: Teaching-Stories Part Six: Themes for Solitary Contemplation 1. Solitary Contemplation Themes 2. A Sufi Notebook Part Seven: Group Recitals Part Eight: Letters and Lectures Part Nine: Questions and Answers on Sufism 1. Sufism and Islam (Mohammed Ali El-Misri) 2. Deep Understanding (Rais Tchaqmaqzade)...
