Rumi Gazing At The Beloved

Author : Will Johnson
Publisher : Healing Arts Press
ISBN 13 : 9780892819584
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rumi, Gazing at the Beloved written by Will Johnson and published by Healing Arts Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1244, the Sufi poet, Jallaludin Rumi, met a wandering seeker named Shams-i-Tabriz. Upon meeting, the two men immediately went into private retreat together and emerged 90 days later in a transformed condition. Rumi: Gazing at the Beloved reveals the esoteric practice that Rumi and Shams were engaged in.

Author : Will Johnson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1594777284
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Spiritual Practices of Rumi written by Will Johnson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-08-13 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The secret Rumi found in beholding the Divine in his sacred relationship with Shams-i-Tabriz • Shows how, in 1244, Sufi poet and mystic Jalaluddin Rumi was first brought to a state of ecstatic union with the cosmos and all its creatures • Reveals the radical spiritual practice Rumi formulated in his private retreat with the mendicant seeker Shams-i-Tabriz • Uses the poetry and prose of Rumi to explain how to come face-to-face with the Divine One of the most extraordinary events in the history of Sufism occurred in 1244 when the Sufi poet and mystic Jalaluddin Rumi met a wandering seeker named Shams-i-Tabriz. Upon meeting, the two men immediately went into private retreat together, emerging ninety days later in a transformed condition. In The Spiritual Practices of Rumi, Will Johnson reveals the radical spiritual practice that transpired between Rumi and Shams. To put it simply, they sat and gazed into each other’s eyes. Because the eyes are portals to the soul, their sustained gazing formed the basis of a devotional practice that opened the doors to a profoundly ecstatic state of divine union. Johnson draws on the poetry and prose of Rumi to unfold his story. He also explains how one may embark on the practice of intentional gazing to experience the state of ecstatic divine union shared by Rumi and Shams so many centuries ago.

Author : Ross Heaven
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738711179
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Way of the Lover written by Ross Heaven and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2007 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the great love poet Jalaluddin Rumis writings, Sufi teachings, and shamanic techniques, Ross Heaven presents an utterly unique spiritual guidebook to love and relationships. Llewellyn

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1594777438
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rubais of Rumi written by and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-07-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first English translation of the rubais of Rumi • Presents 233 of the most evocative of Rumi’s 1,700 rubais • Shows that the mystical embrace is the way to directly experience the Divine Rumi is well known for the over 44,000 verses that appear in a 23-volume collection called the Divan-i Kebir. Yet Rumi also composed 1,700 rubais, short aphorisms and observations, whose depth and message belie their brevity. The form of rubais first became well known through the 11th-century collection The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. But unlike Khayyam, who like most poets would sit and carefully craft each word, Rumi would compose and speak his poems through the spontaneous “language of poetry” that poured from his lips as he traveled the streets of Konya, Anatolia (present-day Turkey). Very few of Rumi’s rubais have been translated into any of the languages of the contemporary Western world. Now, Nevit O. Ergin, the translator of the complete Divan-i Kebir, and Will Johnson present here 233 of the most evocative of Rumi’s 1,700 rubais. Rumi’s poetry expresses profound and complex truths in beautiful yet simple language. He reveals that by going deep into the interior of our heart and soul, we can arrive at a place in which we once again merge and connect with the divine. This mystical quest, Rumi contends, is the birthright of us all. Anything less than a complete dissolving into the world of divine union will not provide the satisfaction and peace that we all seek. The simple, yet profound spiritual truths and visions contained in The Rubais of Rumi lead the way to the path of reconnection to the direct energies of God.

Author : Carmella B'Hahn
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1784622923
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Heart of Relating written by Carmella B'Hahn and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2015-06-28 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The manual for the nuts and bolts of relating that should be handed out at birth!” Heart of Relating invites you to take part in the growing movement towards communicating beyond your ego and persona, by learning the art of relating from the heart of who you are. Based on Eckhart Tolle’s words – “If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place” – Heart of Relating explores Carmella B’Hahn’s ‘inside-out’ and ‘outside-in’ paradigms of relating to help you recognise where you are and where you want to be. Learning to relate from the heart of who you are – from the inside out. Written in 52 different sections – one for each week of the year – the powerful stories, quotes and transformative practices can be used to help build the skills needed for daily life. With so many books targeted at specific aspects of relationships – love, marriage, conflict resolution, etc. – Heart of Relatingcan help you with multiple aspects of relating, not only with primary relationships, but also with family, friends, colleagues and especially yourself. Aimed at giving you a conscious communication toolbox for life, this holistic book can be used as a structured course or as a resource that you can dip into when you need it most. Couples, friends, families and groups can use it to support each other, and therapists and teachers can use it as a handbook to support clients and students.

Author : Edward Cletus Sellner
Publisher : Lethe Press
ISBN 13 : 1590213149
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Double written by Edward Cletus Sellner and published by Lethe Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing upon theology, Jungian psychology, literature, and the history of Christian spirituality, this book shows how same-sex desire can be reflected in those close intimacy between gay men.

Author : Gale, Cengage Learning
Publisher : Gale, Cengage Learning
ISBN 13 : 1410358526
Total Pages : 21 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Study Guide for E. E. Cummings's "somewhere i have never traveled" written by Gale, Cengage Learning and published by Gale, Cengage Learning . This book was released on 2016 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Study Guide for E. E. Cummings's "somewhere i have never traveled," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Poetry for Students for all of your research needs.

Author : Chris Saade
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1583947663
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Second Wave Spirituality written by Chris Saade and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his work as a spiritual teacher interacting with seekers and activists from around the world, Chris Saade has witnessed a remarkable recent phenomenon: an emerging wave of spirituality that is socially and globally engaged in the pursuit of justice, earth care, and solidarity. Saade calls this movement "second wave spirituality," and in this book he maps out the cutting-edge ideas that are fueling this burgeoning wave of engaged spirituality. He challenges us to rise to our spiritual task and join the millions of all faiths who are awakening to the suffering and social struggles of all living beings. According to Saade, second wave spirituality holds a vision of the intrinsic values of love: justice, global peace, solidarity, inclusion, democratic freedom, compassion, and reconciliation. Saade explores current trends of thought that are shaking the foundations of our belief systems and propelling us toward an evolutionary leap. We are in the midst of a spiritual renaissance, Saade asserts, a universal reawakening that will steer us away from the abysmal global dangers we are facing. The book also includes a collection of quotations as a resource for those working for peace, justice, and inclusion. By dividing the selections into theme-specific chapters, Saade helps us easily access the wisdom and companionship of other souls committed to our diversity, our oneness, and our pursuit of justice. Contents Foreword by Andrew Harvey Introduction 1. The Emergence of Second Wave Spirituality 2. A Brief Historical Overview of "First Wave" Spirituality 3. Crossing the Threshold 4. The Flowering of the Feminine in Theological and Spiritual Thinking 5. The Great Convergence of Spiritual Development and Action for Peace and Justice 6. The Six Crucial Ideas that Converged and Generated the Global Awakening of Second Wave Spirituality 7. Fourteen Additional Characteristics Essential to Second Wave Spirituality 8. A Response to the Escalating Global Crisis: Love in Action 9. Implications of Second Wave Spirituality for the Individual 10. Practical Suggestions for Spiritual Activism 11. Summary and A Blessing for the Reader 12. Engaged Spirituality and Sacred Activism: Writings and Quotes

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Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
ISBN 13 : 1594779961
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Forbidden Rumi written by and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 2006-02-14 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first collection of poems translated into English from the forbidden volume of the Divan of Rumi • Presents Rumi’s most heretical and free-form poems • Includes introductions and commentary that provide both 13th-century context and modern interpretation After his overwhelming and life-altering encounters with Shams of Tabriz, Rumi, the great thirteenth-century mystic, poet, and originator of the whirling dervishes, let go of many of the precepts of formal religion, insisting that only a complete personal dissolving into the larger energies of God could provide the satisfaction that the heart so desperately seeks. He began to speak spontaneously in the language of poetry, and his followers compiled his 44,000 verses into 23 volumes, collectively called the Divan. When Nevit Ergin decided to translate the Divan of Rumi into English, he enlisted the help of the Turkish government, which was happy to participate. The first 22 volumes were published without difficulty, but the government withdrew its support and refused to participate in the publication of the final volume due to its openly heretical nature. Now, in The Forbidden Rumi, Will Johnson and Nevit Ergin present for the first time in English Rumi’s poems from this forbidden volume. The collection is grouped into three sections: songs to Shams and God, songs of heresy, and songs of advice and admonition. In them Rumi explains that in order to transform our consciousness, we must let go of ingrained habits and embrace new ones. In short, we must become heretics.

Author : Edward Cletus Sellner
Publisher : Paulist Press
ISBN 13 : 9781587680489
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Finding the Monk Within written by Edward Cletus Sellner and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding the Monk Within is written with the conviction that lying deep within every person and underlying much of contemporary western and eastern cultures is an ancient memory, a vital archetypal energy related to monasticism and its spirituality. This book recovers that monastic memory, the living presence of the past, for those who desire to name and incorporate monastic values: values of solitude and silence, faith and compassion, friendship and mentoring, contemplation and leadership itself. The author examines the social and religious dimensions in the fourth century that gave rise to monasticism, then looks at Christian leaders from late antiquity to the medieval period associated with monasticism in both East and West who have much to teach about monastic values and their relevance for today, among them Antony, the "first monk," Augustine and Jerome, John Cassian, Brigit of Kildare and early Celtic monasticism, Gregory the Great, Benedict and Scholastica and, finally, Bernard of Clairvaux. "By studying the history of monasticism and its great heroes we come to realize that, for the Christian, much of what we call 'monastic' is purely and simply what being a follower of Christ is all about, and that being a monk, whether inside monastic enclosures or outside 'in the world, ' is simply becoming the sort of person everyone ought to be, a person who unites action and contemplation in the care of souls," writes the author. By becoming familiar with the stories and thought of these inspirational figures, readers will be inspired to incorporate monastic perspectives and values into their own lives. +