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Divan-e Nurbakhsh

    From beginning to end, this collection of sufi poetry is uncompromisingly direct and lucid. Master of the Nimatullahi sufi order for over fifty years, poet and psychiatrist Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh knew the twists and turns of the psyche and the soul, and the way of love. His message here is clear, stark, and beautiful. In this new translation of 188 ghazals, 20 poems in the masnavi form, 45 quatrains, and 55 five-verse poems, seekers from many paths will find accurate and unflinching guidance combined with unfailing generosity. Love and truth manifest in these verses, as do correction and direction. The… Read More »Divan-e Nurbakhsh

    The Crucible of Light: Sufi Terms Illuminated

      Dr Javad Nurbakhsh The Crucible of Light provides in a single volume the definitions of more than 150 fundamental Sufi concepts and terms. In the style of his groundbreaking Sufi Symbolism series, here also Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh illustrates each concept and term with examples of usage culled from the classical writings of Persian Sufism, many of which have never before been translated into English. However, in this new work, he introduces each entry with his own clear explanation. This work is therefore an indispensable tool for any serious study of the writings of the most influential masters of the Sufi… Read More »The Crucible of Light: Sufi Terms Illuminated

      Sufi Symbolism I

        Sufi Symbolism I Sufi Symbolism: The Nurbakhsh Encyclopedia of Sufi Terminology, Vol. I: Parts of the Beloved’s Body; and Wine, Music, Audition and Convivial Gatherings Dr Javad Nurbakhsh   The Nurbakhsh Encyclopedia of Sufi Symbolism. It consists of 16 volumes. The first multi-volume compilation of spiritual terms in any Western language. This volume examines the meanings of the metaphors that symbolize the limbs and traits of the Beloved’’s body, along with the vocabulary connected with festive and convivial gatherings. It includes terms such as wine, tavern, goblet, and so forth. Order now

        Sufi Symbolism II

          Sufi Symbolism: The Nurbakhsh Encyclopedia of Sufi Terminology, Vol. II: Love, Lover, Beloved, Allusions and Metaphors Javad Nurbakhsh It explains the terms used by the Sufis to describe love, the lover and the Beloved, as well as the terms used to describe the gestures, states and expressions of figurative love. Order now

          Sufi Symbolism III

            Sufi Symbolism: The Nurbakhsh Encyclopedia of Sufi Terminology, Vol. III: Religious Terminology Javad Nurbakhsh Devoted to religious terminology, this volume provides the fullest possible range of meanings to terms having to do with religious experiences, types of worship, spiritual practices and theological dogmas prevalent in Sufism. Order now

            Sufi Symbolism IV

              Sufi Symbolism: The Nurbakhsh Encyclopedia of Sufi Terminology, Vol. IV: Symbolism of the Natural World Javad Nurbakhsh This volume examines the interior dimension of the natural world, from the meaning of flowers and lights, physical and spiritual places and positions, to illustrations of the symbolism of birds, other animals, alchemy, metals and Travel Order now

              Sufi Symbolism V

                Sufi Symbolism: The Nurbakhsh Encyclopedia of Sufi Terminology, Vol. 5: Veils and Clothing, Government, Economics and Commerce, Medicine and Healing Javad Nurbakhsh This volume explores the physical and metaphysical veils between God and man, as well as the inner experiences of mystics regarding political power, government, war, peace and above all, sickness, health, life and death. Order now

                Sufi Symbolism VI

                  Sufi Symbolism: The Nurbakhsh Encyclopedia of Sufi Terminology, Vol. 6: Titles and Epithets Javad Nurbakhsh This volume deals exclusively with the mystical anthropology, esoteric hierarchy and spiritual degrees of the mystics with the corresponding epithets, adjectives and titles used by the Sufis among them to designate these differences Order now