The Heart of Sufism

The Heart of Sufism
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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Total Pages : 397
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ISBN-10 : 9780834828742
ISBN-13 : 083482874X
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Book Synopsis The Heart of Sufism by : H.J. Witteveen

Download or read book The Heart of Sufism written by H.J. Witteveen and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1999-03-02 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Indian Sufi master Hazrat Inayat Khan (1882–1927) was the very first teacher to bring Sufism to the Western world. This is the first representative collection of the master's teachings – making it the perfect book for anyone who has been intrigued by his writings but unsure about where to start in his sixteen-volume collected works. Newcomers will be inspired by just how delightful and useful Inayat Khan's teachings are for everyone, regardless of religious background. Long-time students will find the book a valuable reference to the essence of his teachings on a variety of subjects. Each chapter includes a wealth of material taken from Inayat Khan's work on a particular subject, such as Mysticism, Discipleship, Music, Children, or Divine Intimacy, followed by a selection of his short sayings and aphorisms on the same topic.


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