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Practical Sufism

A Guide to the Spiritual Path Based on the Teachings of Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan

by Phillip Gowins
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This wise, funny, and compassionate book follows Gowins apprenticeship with Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan, spiritual leader of the Sufi Order International. Until now, Pir Vilayat's order has not had a strong, accessible introduction. This book not only provides that service but is more down-to-earth than most books on Sufism. It also has the advantage of being universalistic. "The Sufi Way is not a religion or a component of a religion but the heart of all religions and spiritualities," Gowins says. Because it is non-dogmatic and offers no catechisms or creeds, its teachers are essential. Gowins emerges as a superb teacher, offering a user-friendly guide to the Sufi Way that is at once valuable to any seeker entering any spiritual path. Gowins is quick to emphasize that Sufism is not the only path or even the right path for everyone. His approach is full of engaging stories and specific practices that could be helpful in many circumstances. Readers will benefit from his gentle Sufi teachings of love, tolerance, unity, and consciousness, no matter what their chosen path.

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    December 19, 2012

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      • ISBN: 9780835630108

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      • ISBN: 9780835630108
      • File size: 500 KB

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  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      October 1, 2010

      Sufism is still almost unknown in the West, and Universal Sufism, a kind of Sufism that celebrates the spirit of God in the world and de-emphasizes Sufism's roots in mystical Islam, is even less known. Into this vacuum of knowledge comes this guide by Gowins, a student of Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan. Like his master, Gowins emphasizes personal authenticity and an inexhaustible search for the hidden essences of things. VERDICT Gowins's book, while a valuable introduction to a little-known aspect of religious life, is so general that it may prove insufficient for the curious or the adept.

      Copyright 2010 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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