The Path
- 215 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Javad Nurbakhsh Books
Dr. Javad Nūrbakhsh was a psychiatrist and a master of the Nimatullahi Sufi Order. His writings delve into profound spiritual and philosophical themes, exploring the nature of the human soul and the paths to inner peace. He sought to illuminate the journey towards self-realization. His work offers readers a guide to introspection and spiritual understanding.
Dogs from a Sufi Point of View
- 100 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The dog is considered to be a model for fidelity in classical Sufi literature. In this collection of stories praising the dog's sense of patience, gratitude, service and self-sacrifice are the shared virtues of both dog and man. One anecdote "I learned Sufism from a dog sleeping by the door of a house ...". Sufis see the value of humility, loyalty and the importance of taming the unruly aspects (nafs), inviting the reader to share in the wisdom of Jami when he says "I am the dog at the threshold of neediness, my collar is fashioned from fidelity to God."
Sufi Symbolism
- 203 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The third of the three volumes (X,XI,XII) relating to spiritual states and mystical stations. This volume covers such topics as Annihilation, & Subsistence, Concentration & Dispersion, Anonymity, Harshness and Divine Presence.
Der Pfad
Sufi Praxis