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Author: Helminski Kabir Edmund

Brand: Tarcherperigee

Color: Tan

Edition: Revised

Number Of Pages: 256

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A revised 25th anniversary edition of the classic work on Sufism that Jack Kornfield called, “A heartfelt modern illumination of the Sufi path, filled with the fragrance of the ancients.”

In Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam, presence is the quality that describes a heart-filled state of mindfulness, an experience of being conscious in the present moment. It is only in this present moment, Sufi teachings reveal, that we can connect with the Divine, and the Divine can live through us.

Kabir Helminski is one of the world’s most recognized teachers of Sufism. Named one of the “500 Most Influential Muslims” in the world by Georgetown University and the Royal Strategic Studies Center, Helminski and his teachings are touchstones for the growth in interest in Sufism, and his books have been translated around the world. In Living Presence, Helminski lays out the basic principles of Sufism, and how these ideas can lead to the experience of presence. In this inspiring work, readers will learn how to cultivate presence in their lives through:

* Finding a balance between the outer stimuli of the world and our inner reactions to them
* Harnessing faithfulness and gracefulness
* Learning about the parallels between ancient spiritual wisdom and modern psychological knowledge
* Meditation and contemplation to discover more meaning in daily life

With unique clarity, this book describes how presence can be developed to vastly improve our lives. Drawing on the work of the beloved Sufi poet, Rumi, as well as traditional material and personal experience, this book integrates the ancient wisdom of Sufism with the needs of contemporary life. Completely revised and updated for its 25th anniversary, this edition of Living Presence offers a wisdom that is both universal and practical.

About the Author

Kabir Helminski has been recognized as one of the most skilled and authentic translators of Rumi,
and he is a spiritual teacher (shaikh) recognized by Rumi’s tradition, the Mevlevi Order. While he has been named one of the “500 Most Influential Muslims in The World,” he considers his most important contribution to be expressing the universal and practical aspects of spiritual development. Kabir is also a spiritual activist regularly writing for the Huffington Post, the Times of India, Patheos.com, and Tikkun. His books have been translated into at least nine languages.

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Chapter One

The City of Separation

There was a city, covered by clouds. In it were greatoffice buildings, schools, stores, and factories. The city was a place whereraw materials, both physical and human, flowed. It was the center of theeconomy. It was where you had to be to be an important, successful person, butit was also a place where many terrible things happened. The majority of peoplein their own estimation were failures; no person or place was secure fromvarious unlawful acts; and the conditions supported in this environmentproduced an infinite variety of illnesses, including some that were deadly andcontagious.

This city was very dark. Energy had become quite limitedand little light was available. People passed one another in shadows and couldnot easily see each other. Perhaps to be noticed more, they improvised variousextreme forms of behavior and dress.

In this place it was typical for people to live in fearand suspicion. Even so-called friends withheld much from one another. If you askedwho was in charge, you would be told, “We are all free here; we follow our ownselves. No one controls us. This is just the way things are.”

In my childhood I always had an uneasy feeling about mycity, having glimpsed the countryside on road trips with my parents. But by thetime I became an adolescent I had started to take pride in its attractions, itsenergy, thinking that this was the place where the worst and the best ofeverything could be found. I was drawn to walking its dark streets at all hours.I wis

Release Date: 30-05-2017

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