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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

            Sufi Symbolism VII

              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 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 IX

                  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