Islam has probably been more misunderstood than any other religion. In this book, the author explains the basis of Islamic belief "from within". He takes as his point of departure the theme that Islam is "the meeting between God and man" and expounds the Islamic view of life, the role of the Prophet and the Qur'an, and the nature of Sufism and the path of spiritual ascent.

Understanding Islam

Matheson, D. M.

Schuon,Frithjof

World Wisdom Books

Schuon is known as a philosopher in the literal sense of the word, a "lover of wisdom." It is a wisdom that is inseparable from a sense of the sacred, which is the unique prerogative of humankind. The diverse subjects covered by these essays include a discussion on the symbolism of the human body, an outline of spiritual anthropology as well as a chapter on the structure and universality of the conditions of existence. Underlying this diversity of topics, is a perspective that combines mathematical rigor with a kind of musical profundity. The entry of the Absolute into the world of time and space gives birth to the traditional worlds, the great Revelations that manifest in so many ways both Divine Unity and human immortality. As Schuon writes, "the man for whom each Message is providentially destined must recognize in it what is best in himself; he cannot escape the truth of his call any more than he can escape existentially the reality of his heart."

From the Divine to the Human: Survey of Metaphsis and Epistemology (The Library of Traditional Wisdom)

Religion & Spirituality

<p>Published anonymously in the 1920s, this is the first edition to acknowledge Lilian Staveley as the author of this masterpiece of mystical literature. The author shares with us many secrets of a life of integral devotion, providing a marvelous example of how true mysticism leaves nothing outside the pale, but in an eminently practical way knits together all the elements of our existence into the seamless robe of contemplation.</p>

The Golden Fountain of the Soul's Love for God (The Library of Traditional Wisdom)

Kstavely, Lilian

The triumph of materialism that characterizes Western civilization has exacted as its price a corresponding downfall of spiritual and intellectual truth: technology casts its manufactured light on the ruins of mankind's ancient heritages and transmitted wisdom. We inhabit a wasteland of ignorance when it comes to essential human values. But precisely it is the very darkness of this spiritual void which draws down an adequate response to the situation, for "nature abhors a vacuum." The world may pass by blindly, but the Truth has nevertheless struck home for those who have eyes to see, in the vast witness over the past some fifty years given in the works of Frithjof Schuon. Schuon casts a light on mankind's ancient heritages and transmitted wisdom through his impressive and precise handling of complextheological and metaphysical problems. His genius lies in the way he applies universal principles to the relevant domains of metphysics, theology, cosmology, anthropology, and the arts and cultures of our world in general. To read and understand this book is to gain an ordered world view for our times, and for all times, for the message is integral, universal, and pertinent to both our present lifeand final ends. Now required reading at The College of New Jeresey

Light on the Ancient Worlds (Library of Traditional Wisdom)

Religious Studies

Comparable to a meditative stroll in a garden, this anthology of excerpts brings together relatively short, jewel-like passages from Schuon's works both published and previously unpublished. In choosing the excerpts, care has been taken to include texts concerning the spiritual life in its simpler and more concrete aspects, so that no one is excluded from the insights offered here. An important complement to the author's metaphysical perspective, this is a work that speaks directly to our thirst for meaning and profundity. "The beauty of the sacred is a symbol or a foretaste of, and sometimes a means to, the joy that God alone procures." — Sometimes a brief and concise thought can have a deep and long-lasting effect on our soul. This collection evokes the essence of spiritual truths. Browsing through this book is like taking a meditative stroll through a garden — whether one can spend an afternoon or only a few moments, there is nourishment and refreshment for mind and soul. Schuon is known for his ability of going to the heart of a subject, and these epigrammatic passages are akin to Platonic recollections in their power to rekindle our awareness of the quintessential values that constitute the soul’s certitude, serenity and happiness.

Echoes of Perennial Wisdom

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Alternative Medicine