Learning How to Learn: Psychology and Spirituality in the Sufi Way - Softcover

Shah, Idries

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140195130 ISBN 13: 9780140195132

Publisher: Penguin Group USA, 1996

Synopsis

In this ideal introduction to Sufi wisdom, Shah illustrates how traditional Sufi concepts can resolve our social, psychological, and spiritual problems, drawing on classic texts, the Eastem parables of Jesus, and encounters with contemporary teachers, students, and journalists.

About this title

About the Author:

Doris Lessing, whose many writings include The Golden Notebook, has received numerous awards, including Spain's Prince of Asturias Prize.

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Virtually all organizations known to you work largely by means of your greed. They attract you because what they say or do appeals to your greed. This is concealed only by their appearance. If you stop listening to their words and look at the effect, you will soon see it.

Remember that greed includes greed for being not greedy. So, if someone says: "Do not be greedy, be generous", you may inwardly interpret this in such a manner that you will develop a greed for generosity. This, however, remains greed.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Group USA
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0140195130
• ISBN 13: 9780140195132
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 302