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The Rumi Daybook by Kabir Helminski

2011-11-22T00:30:00-05:00

The Rumi Daybook
Edited by Kabir Helminski and Camille Helminski

Trade Paperback, 384 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Poetry - Middle Eastern; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $18.95 | 978-1-59030-894-3 (1-59030-894-8)

"My heart wandered through the world
constantly seeking after my cure,
but the sweet and delicious water of life
had to break through the granite of my heart."

When the words of Rumi enter your heart, something softens, breaks, and is subtly reborn. That he wrote the words seven hundred years ago in a medieval Persian world that bears little resemblance to ours makes their uncanny resonance to us today just that much more remarkable. Here is a treasury of daily wisdom from this most beloved of all the Sufi masters—both his prose and his ecstatic poetry—that you can use to start every day for a year, or that you can dip into for inspiration any time you need to break through the granite of your heart.

The Simple Guide to Attending Muslim Ceremonies by Akasha Lonsdale

2011-09-20T00:30:00-05:00

The Simple Guide to Attending Muslim Ceremonies
Written by Akasha Lonsdale

eBook | Simple Guides | Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice; Religion - Islam; Religion - Reference | $4.99 | 978-1-85733-649-8 (1-85733-649-6)

In today’s multicultural society we are increasingly likely to meet and become friends with people from different religious backgrounds, and to find ourselves attending an unfamiliar ceremony. When this happens, there can be few of us who know exactly what to expect, or are confident about how to behave. This chapter from Do I Kneel or Do I Bow? will tell you everything you need to understand and take part in a Muslim ceremony.

Sufism by Carl W. Ernst, Ph.D.

2011-05-10T00:30:00-05:00

Sufism An Introduction to the Mystical Tradition of Islam
Written by Carl W. Ernst, Ph.D.

Trade Paperback, 288 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Religion - Islam; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $19.95 | 978-1-59030-884-4 (1-59030-884-0)

The Sufis are as diverse as the countries in which they've flourished—from Morocco to India to China—and as varied as their distinctive forms of art, music, poetry, and dance. They are said to represent the mystical heart of Islam, yet the term Sufism is notoriously difficult to define, as it means different things to different people both within and outside the tradition. With that fact in mind, Carl Ernst explores the broadest range of Sufi philosophies and practices to provide one of the most complete and comprehensive introductions to Sufism available in English. He traces the history of the movement from the earliest days of Islam to the present day, along the way examining its relationship to the larger world of Islam and its encounters with both fundamentalism and secularism in the modern world.

The Pocket Rumi by Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi

2008-11-11T00:30:00-05:00

The Pocket Rumi
Written by Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi
Edited by Kabir Helminski

Trade Paperback, 316 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Poetry - Middle Eastern; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $8.95 | 978-1-59030-635-2 (1-59030-635-X)

The cry of the soul in love with God has never been more eloquently expressed than by the great Persian Sufi master Jalaluddin Rumi (1207–1273). Readers have thrilled to his ecstatic songs of divine union for more than eight hundred years. Now, here is a collection of the best of Rumi’s poetry in an edition small enough to carry with you wherever you go.

Women of Sufism by Camille Adams Helminski

2003-02-25T00:30:00-05:00

Women of Sufism A Hidden Treasure
Written by Camille Adams Helminski

Trade Paperback, 336 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Social Science - Women's Studies; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $22.95 | 978-1-57062-967-9 (1-57062-967-6)

The luminous presence of women who follow the Sufi Way—the mystical path of Islam—is brought to life here through their sacred songs and poetry, their dreams and visions, and stories of their efforts as they witness the Truth in many realms. These writings reflect the honor and respect for the feminine in the Sufi worldview, and they are shared in the spirit of inspiration and hope for the flourishing contributions of women to the spiritual development of humanity.

Spanning the centuries, from the time of the Prophet Muhammad to the present day, the selections are by or about an array of Sufi traditions in different parts of the world, from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East to Europe and America—from beloved members of the Prophet's family to the mystic Rabi'a al-Adawiyya to the modern scholar Annemarie Schimmel. Biographical anecdotes and personal memoirs provide a glimpse into the experience of great saints and contemporary practitioners alike, while providing an introduction to the principles and practices of Sufism.

FORTY DAYS by Michaela M Ozelsel

2002-05-28T00:30:00-05:00

FORTY DAYS
Written by Michaela M Ozelsel

Trade Paperback, 260 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Religion - Islam; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $24.95 | 978-1-59030-053-4 (1-59030-053-X)

This is a woman's firsthand account of a Sufi halvet, a forty-day retreat conducted in complete isolation, along with strict fasting from sunrise to sundown. Voluntarily confined to a sparsely furnished room amid the bustle of Istanbul, Michaela Özelsel will occupy her time with reading the Qur'an and works of Rumi and Ibn 'Arabi, and with praying and practicing the powerful Sufi exercise known as zhikr, the rhythmic repetition of names of God or other sacred formulas, accompanied by movements of the head or body.

In intimate detail Dr. Özelsel shares her experiences as she strives to attain true "Islam" in its meaning of surrender or unconditional acceptance of the will of God. Her daily journal ranges over the frustrations of noisy neighbors, power outages, and a poorly heated room; her inner longings, doubts, and memories of the life course that has brought her to this moment; and the most inspirational philosophical insights, dreams and visions, and ecstatic raptures.

The second half of the book is devoted to the author's psychological and cultural commentary on her experiences, including observations about the methods of Sufi schooling, sexuality and spirituality, and the relationship with the spiritual guide. Forty Days is unique in the literature of spiritual education because it is informed by her knowledge of contemporary research from several disciplines, thus creating a bridge between ancient wisdom and scientific investigation.

Tales from the Land of the Sufis by Mohammad Ali

2001-10-16T00:30:00-05:00

Tales from the Land of the Sufis
Written by Mojdeh Bayat and Mohammad Ali

Trade Paperback, 192 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Religion - Islam; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $19.95 | 978-1-57062-891-7 (1-57062-891-2)

Take a magic carpet ride into the delightful world of Sufi storytelling with these best-loved tales from Persian literature and lore, in which images of madness, passionate love, and self-sacrifice convey the inner experiences of the soul that has surrendered to the Divine Beloved. The tales are retold from the celebrated works of Sufi poets and spiritual masters such as Rumi, Attar, Nizami, and Jami, as well as anecdotes about these famous masters.

The Wisdom of the Prophet by Thomas Cleary

2001-10-16T00:30:00-05:00

The Wisdom of the Prophet The Sayings of Muhammad
Translated by Thomas Cleary

Trade Paperback, 144 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Koran; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice; Religion - Islam | $15.95 | 978-1-57062-825-2 (1-57062-825-4)

The Wisdom of the Prophet contains a rich selection of hadith, or traditional teaching stories based on the words and deeds of Muhammad, that have brought inspiration and guidance to spiritual seekers for centuries. The passages in this collection, chosen for their universal appeal, reveal both Muhammad's profound worldly wisdom and his lofty spiritual vision. The Wisdom of the Prophet contains more than two hundred authentic stories and sayings of Muhammad translated by Thomas Cleary, the translator of The Essential Koran.

Drunk on the Wine of the Beloved by Thomas Rain Crowe

2001-08-14T00:30:00-05:00

Drunk on the Wine of the Beloved Poems of Hafiz
Written by Hafiz
Translated by Thomas Rain Crowe

Trade Paperback, 128 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Religion - Islam; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $18.95 | 978-1-57062-853-5 (1-57062-853-X)

The Persian Sufi poet Hafiz (1326–1390) is a towering figure in Islamic literature—and in spiritual attainment as well. Known for his profound mystical wisdom combined with a sublime sensuousness, Hafiz was the supreme master of a poetic form known as the ghazal (pronounced "guzzle"), an ode or song consisting of rhymed couplets celebrating divine love. In this selection of his poems, wine and the intoxication it brings are the image that expresses this love in all its joyful abandon, painful longing, bewilderment, and surrender. Through ninety-five free-verse renditions, we gain entry into the mystical world of Hafiz's Winehouse, with its happy minstrels, its bewitching Winebringer, and its companions in drunken longing whose hearts cry out, "More wine!" Thomas Rain Crowe brings a new dimension to our growing appreciation of Hafiz and his wise drunkard's advice to the seekers of God:

In this world of illusion, take nothing other than this cup of wine;
In this playhouse, don't play any games but love.

Unseen Rain by Coleman Barks

2001-03-13T00:30:00-05:00

Unseen Rain Quatrains of Rumi
Translated by John Moyne and Coleman Barks

Trade Paperback, 96 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Poetry - Ancient, Classical & Medieval; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $14.95 | 978-1-57062-534-3 (1-57062-534-4)

Rumi's short poems have many tones and effects: some of them are quick, joyful, and whimsical; some are finely faceted abstract statements; some probe the inward space of patience and longing. Moyne and Barks translated these poems using a free-verse style, connecting these poems with great American spiritual poets such as Walt Whitman and Gary Snyder.

The Rumi Collection by Kabir Helminski

2000-11-14T00:30:00-05:00

The Rumi Collection An Anthology of Translations of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi
Written by Kabir Helminski

Trade Paperback, 224 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Poetry - Middle Eastern; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $19.95 | 978-1-57062-717-0 (1-57062-717-7)

Here is a wonderfully rich introduction to the work of the great mystical poet, featuring the leading literary translations of his verse. Translators include Coleman Barks, Robert Bly, Andrew Harvey, Kabir and Camille Helminski, Daniel Liebert, and Peter Lamborn Wilson. The Rumi Collection also includes a biography of Rumi by Andrew Harvey, as well as an introductory essay by Kabir Helminski on the challenges of translating Rumi into English.

The Knowing Heart by Kabir Helminski

2000-10-24T00:30:00-05:00

The Knowing Heart A Sufi Path of Transformation
Written by Kabir Helminski

Trade Paperback, 304 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Poetry - Middle Eastern; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $24.95 | 978-1-57062-566-4 (1-57062-566-2)

As human beings we stand on the threshold between two realities: the world of material existence and the world of spiritual Being. The "knowing heart" is the sacred place where these two dimensions meet and are integrated.

In Sufi teaching the human heart is not a fanciful metaphor but an objective organ of intuition and perception. It is able to perceive all that is beautiful, lovely, and meaningful in life—and to reflect these spiritual qualities in the world, for the benefit of others. Every human heart has the capacity and the destiny to bring that world of divine reality into this world of appearances.

The Sufis, mystics of Islam, have been educators of the heart for some fourteen centuries. Their teachings and methods are designed to help us awaken and purify the heart, to learn to listen to our deepest knowing. In The Knowing Heart, Kabir Helminski presents the Sufi way as a practical spirituality suitable for all cultures and times—and offers insights that are especially valuable for our life in today's world. In cultivating a knowing heart, we learn to experience a new sense of self, transform our relationships, and enhance our creative capacities. Most important, we learn how to meet the spiritual challenge of our time: to realize our sacred humanness.

This Longing by Coleman Barks

2000-06-06T00:30:00-05:00

This Longing Poetry, Teaching Stories, and Letters of Rumi
Written by Jelaluddin Rumi
Edited by Coleman Barks and John Moyne

Trade Paperback, 128 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Poetry - Middle Eastern; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $16.95 | 978-1-57062-533-6 (1-57062-533-6)

This Rumi collection features selections from one of the world's great spiritual masterpieces, the Mathnawi. The Mathnawi consists of six volumes of poetry in rhyme—over fifty-one thousand verses—inspired by folklore, the Qur'an, stories of saints and teachers, and sayings of Muhammed. Rendered by Rumi's premier English translators, these excerpts from the Mathnawi are presented in American free-verse style.

Love Is a Stranger by Jelaluddin Rumi

2000-04-18T00:30:00-05:00

Love Is a Stranger
Written by Jelaluddin Rumi

Trade Paperback | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Poetry - Middle Eastern; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $12.95 | 978-1-57062-527-5 (1-57062-527-1)

"Love is a stranger and speaks a strange language," wrote Rumi, one of the world's most beloved mystical poets. His poems of spiritual love still speak directly to our hearts after more than seven hundred years. These classic selections contemplate separation and longing, intoxication and bliss, union and transcendence.

Jewels of Remembrance by Camille Helminski

2000-03-07T00:30:00-05:00

Jewels of Remembrance A Daybook of Spiritual Guidance Containing 365 Selections From the Wisdom of Rumi
Written by Camille Helminski

Trade Paperback, 224 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Poetry - Middle Eastern; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $24.95 | 978-1-59030-481-5 (1-59030-481-0)

Jalaluddin Rumi has become one of the most widely read poets in our time. This collection of verse is drawn from Rumi's masterwork the Mathnawi, often referred to as the Qur'an in the Persian tongue. The Mathnawi comprises six volumes of rhymed verse drawing on favorite stories from the Qur'an, tales of Sufi saints and masters, the sayings of Muhammed, folklore, and popular humor. Throughout its intricate tales, Rumi scatters precious gems of wisdom. Like jewels, his words seem to catch the light and reflect it to the reader's soul. The Helminskis' translations beautifully convey the subtlety, tone, and depth of the original texts.

Feeling the Shoulder of the Lion by Jelaluddin Rumi

2000-02-01T00:30:00-05:00

Feeling the Shoulder of the Lion Poetry and Teaching Stories of Rumi
Written by Jelaluddin Rumi

Trade Paperback, 120 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Poetry - Middle Eastern; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $18.95 | 978-1-57062-522-0 (1-57062-522-0)

These selections from Rumi's Mathnawi – a classic of Sufi spiritual literature – express the "lion's roar" of courage, discipline, clarity, and integrity. The lion represents the fierce intensity that recognizes no authority except the highest truth. At the same time, Rumi's lion is full of heart and devotion. Through these poems the reader will explore the qualities that are vital to the spiritual aspirant who seeks to overcome the imprisonment of ego.

Open Secret by Coleman Barks

1999-09-21T00:30:00-05:00

Open Secret Versions of Rumi
Written by John Moyne and Coleman Barks

Trade Paperback, 96 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Poetry - Middle Eastern; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $14.95 | 978-1-57062-529-9 (1-57062-529-8)

These quatrains and odes reveal a most human and accessible side of the great poet and mystic. They are the personal records of one man's encounter with the Divine.

Teachings of Rumi by Andrew Harvey

1999-07-06T00:30:00-05:00

Teachings of Rumi
Written by Andrew Harvey

Trade Paperback | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Poetry - Middle Eastern; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $14.00 | 978-1-57062-346-2 (1-57062-346-5)

Jelalludin Rumi (1207-1273) led the quiet life of an Islamic teacher in the central Anatolia (modern Turkey) until the age of thirty-seven, when he met a wandering dervish named Shams Tabriz—through whom he encountered the Divine Presence in a way that utterly transformed him. The result of this epiphany was the greatest body of mystical poetry the world has ever seen, and the establishment of a spiritual movement that would eventually stretch from Africa to China, enduring to our own day.

This collection of versions of Rumi by Andrew Harvey contains some of the master's most luminous verse, along with selections from his lesser-read prose works, with the aim of presenting a balanced view of his teaching that includes both the high-flying love of God and the rigorous path of discipline essential for those who seek it.

The Heart of Sufism by H.J. Witteveen

1999-03-02T00:30:00-05:00

The Heart of Sufism
Written by H.J. Witteveen

Trade Paperback, 400 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Religion - Islam; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $29.95 | 978-1-57062-402-5 (1-57062-402-X)

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.

Rumi's World by Annemarie Schimmel

1992-02-04T00:30:00-05:00

Rumi's World The Life and Works of the Greatest Sufi Poet
Written by Annemarie Schimmel

Trade Paperback, 224 pages | Shambhala | Religion - Sufism; Poetry - Middle Eastern; Religion - Islam - Rituals & Practice | $24.95 | 978-0-87773-611-0 (0-87773-611-1)

This book (previously published as I Am Wind, You Are Fire ) celebrates the extraordinary career of Persia's great mystical poet, Rumi (1207–1273), through the story of his life, along with an enlightening examination of his ecstatic verse. Rumi lived the quiet life of a religious teacher in Anatolia until the age of thirty-seven, when he came under the influence of a whirling dervish, Shams Tabriz, and was moved to a state of mystical ecstasy. One of the results of this ecstasy was a prodigious output of poems about the search for the lost Divine Beloved, whom Rumi identified with Shams. To symbolize this search, Rumi also invented the famous whirling dance of the Melevi dervishes, which are performed accompanied by the chanting of Rumi's poems. Professor Schimmel illuminates the symbolism and significance of Rumi's vast output and offers her own translations of some of his most famous poems.

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