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Sufi Symbolism: The Nurbakhsh Encyclopedia of Sufi Terminology, Vol. VII: Contemplative Disciplines, Visions and Theophanies, Family Relationships, … Names of Sufi Orders (Farhang-E Nurbakhsh) Javad Nurbakhsh This volume contains a unique explanation of the terms used by the Sufis concerning their spiritual techniques, practices and disciplines; descriptions of the modes of enlightenment, terms used for family relationships and the psychological attributes of servanthood. The book ends with a succinct description of various Sufi orders. Order now

Sufi Symbolism VIII Sufi Symbolism: The Nurbakhsh Encyclopedia of Sufi Terminology, Vol. VIII: Inspirations, Revelations, Lights, Chrismatic Powers, States and Stations Dr Javad Nurbakhsh This volume introduces the lexicon used to describe non-rational levels of being and the manifestation of supernatural phenomenon. It also presents the gradations of mystical states and stations while discussing miracles, charismatic powers and ecstatic utterances generated by the intervention of the Divine. Order now.

Sufi Symbolism: The Narbakhsh Encyclopedia of Sufi Terminology, Vol. IX: Spiritual Faculties, Spiritual Organs, Knowledge, Gnosis, Wisdom and Perfection Javad Nurbakhsh This volume explores the spiritual faculties of understanding, intuition, remembrance, insight and imagination by which we sense the inner realities embedded in the subtler aspects of the human being, the soul, the spirit and the intellect, by means of which spiritual knowledge is acquired. Order now

Sufi Symbolism: The Nurbakhsh Encyclopedia of Sufi Terminology, Vol. X: Spiritual States and Mystical Stations Javad Nurbakhsh This volume provides a detail explanation of the spiritual states and mystical stations experienced by the Sufi while journeying the path towards God. It provides descriptions of the inner realities and the subtler aspects of the Sufi path. Order now

Sufi Symbolism: The Nurbakhsh Encyclopedia of Sufi Terminology, Vol. XI: Spiritual States and Mystical Stations Javad Nurbakhsh This volume following the team of volume ten is devoted to the spiritual states and stations the Sufis experience in their spiritual journey. Order now

Sufi Symbolism XII Sufi Symbolism: The Nurbakhsh Encyclopedia of Sufi Terminology, Vol. XII: Spiritual States and Mystical Stations Dr Javad Nurbakhsh 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. Order now.

Sufi Symbolism: The Nurbakhsh Encyclopedia of Sufi Terminology, Vol. XIII: Scribes, Pens, Tablets, Koranic Letters, Words, Discourse, Speech, Divine Names, Attributes and Essence Javad Nurbakhsh God is the Scribe, and the world is His ledger; This volume traces this analogy through the writings of great mystics of the Sufi tradition whose many references to God made use of images of pens, tablets, letters, words, and names to describe the creation of all that exist. Order now

Sufi Symbolism: The Nurbakhsh Encyclopedia of Sufi Terminology, Vol. XIV: The Unity of Being Javad Nurbakhsh This volume deals with the philosophical dimension of Sufi teachings, particularly with the theological nuances of a great variety of mystical terms. The reader will be able to appreciate the breath and grandeur of Sufi theological speculations of terms such as “Unity of Being” and “Degrees of Multiplicity.” Order now