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Summary: A good introduction to Sufi Mindfulness
Review: Kabir does a good job in presenting some of the basic information on Sufi mindfulness. However, if you have spent any time becoming familiar with other contemplative traditions (Buddhism) or practices (meditation) then this book will not have that much to offer. Much of what the author says are common themes in other approaches besides Sufism. Other Sufi authors such as Hazrat Inayat Khan or Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee may be better reads to get a deeper understanding of the perspectives unique to Sufism.
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Summary: a thriller for those seeking deep understanding of life
Review: the book leads the reader from the apparent ,which we all call and understand as real to that understanding which is indeed real and the very essence of life on this earth. a must for any one seeking a true understanding of LIFE
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Summary: Good Read
Review: This book deals with more than Sufism per se. It is an distillation of ancient spiritual psychologies as applied to todays world and needs. Helminski draws deeply from the Gurdjieff 4th Way traditon, Zen and Sufism. But mostly the 4th Way - if you've read In Search of the Miraculous, Views from the Real World you'll see the parallels.The insights into the human condition and what needs to be done about it are excellent and is a very good primer into spiritual psychologies. They apply across religous boundries and would be of great use to anyone who is contemplating pursuing an spiritual path. Especially the western religious traditons were the concept of an spiritual psychology is all but lost or not understood. The reason I did not give it 5 stars is that it is an primer and not an how to book. Though any decent book on Vipassana style meditation will help here - which really forms the foundation for what Helminski is talking about in the book.
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Summary: a thriller for those seeking deep understanding of life
Review: This is an excellent book for someone seeking information about Sufism, about spiritual practice, or simply about how to live as a fully present spiritual being in our world. The chapters are short, digestible chunks in clearly written language, and include excerpts from Jelalludin Rumi's extradordinary poetry, as well as Helminski's wisdom garnered from more than two decades of Sufi study, practice, and leadership. This book balances the practical and the beautiful, and shows the sacredness inherent in human life. Someone who is remembering his or her connection to God, or wants to know how to remember that remembrance, will find "Living Presence" both useful and a joy to read. I highly recommend this book for anyone, both absolute beginners and those further along the path. A definite thumbs up!
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