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An engaging study of Sufi teachings that presents the Sufi way as a universal means of gaining a greater understanding of ourselves, others, and the world
In Sufi teaching the human heart is not a fanciful metaphor but an objective organ of intuition and perception. It perceives all that is beautiful, lovely, and meaningful in life—and reflects these spiritual qualities in the world, for the benefit of others. Every human heart has the capacity and the destiny to bring that world of divine reality into this world of appearances.
The Sufis, mystics of Islam, have been educators of the heart for some fourteen centuries. Their teachings and methods are designed to help us awaken and purify the heart, to learn to listen to our deepest knowing. In The Knowing Heart, Kabir Helminski presents the Sufi way as a practical spirituality suitable for all cultures and times—and offers insights that are especially valuable for our life in today’s world. In cultivating a knowing heart, we learn to experience a new sense of self, transform our relationships, and enhance our creative capacities. Most important, we learn how to meet the spiritual challenge of our time: to realize our sacred humanness.
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An engaging study of Sufi teachings that presents the Sufi way as a universal means of gaining a greater understanding of ourselves, others, and the world
In Sufi teaching the human heart is not a fanciful metaphor but an objective organ of intuition and perception. It perceives all that is beautiful, lovely, and meaningful in life—and reflects these spiritual qualities in the world, for the benefit of others. Every human heart has the capacity and the destiny to bring that world of divine reality into this world of appearances.
The Sufis, mystics of Islam, have been educators of the heart for some fourteen centuries. Their teachings and methods are designed to help us awaken and purify the heart, to learn to listen to our deepest knowing. In The Knowing Heart, Kabir Helminski presents the Sufi way as a practical spirituality suitable for all cultures and times—and offers insights that are especially valuable for our life in today’s world. In cultivating a knowing heart, we learn to experience a new sense of self, transform our relationships, and enhance our creative capacities. Most important, we learn how to meet the spiritual challenge of our time: to realize our sacred humanness.
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24 October 2000
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"Helminski, writing with the ease and fluidity that comes with years of discernment, discusses the seven levels of the self, the important role of the spiritual teacher, the blessings of spiritual conversation, the courtesy of the path, the living word, and the sacredness of everyday life. The author's exquisite overview of Sufism and all its resources enables him to enchant us with the sayings of Muhammad, aphorisms that stir the soul, themes for contemplation from Rumi, and a helpful glossary."-Spirituality and Health --This text refers to the paperback edition.
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As human beings, we stand on the threshold between two realities: the world of material existence and the world of spiritual Being. The "knowing heart" is the sacred place where these two dimensions meet and are integrated.
In Sufi teaching the human heart is not a fanciful metaphor but an objective organ of intuition and perception. It is able to perceive all that is beautiful, lovely, and meaningful in life3/4and to reflect these spiritual qualities in the world, for the benefit of others. Every human heart has the capacity and the destiny to bring that world of divine reality into this world of appearances.
The Sufis, mystics of Islam, have been educators of the heart for some fourteen centuries. Their teachings and methods are designed to help us awaken and purify the heart, to learn to listen to our deepest knowing. In The Knowing Heart, Kabir Helminski presents the Sufi way as a practical spirituality suitable for all cultures and times3/4and offers insights that are especially valuable for our life in today's world. In cultivating a knowing heart, we learn to experience a new sense of self, transform our relationships, and enhance our creative capacities. Most important, we learn how meet the spiritual challenge of our time: to realize our sacred humanness. --This text refers to the paperback edition.
Publisher : Shambhala (24 October 2000)
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Kabir Helminski
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Kabir Helminski is codirector, with his wife, Camille Helminski, of the Threshold Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge and practice of Sufism. He is the author of Living Presence and the translator of four volumes of Rumi's poetry.
Helminski has been named as one of the "500 Most Influential Muslims in the World" by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center.
Helminski is a teacher and advisor with The Spiritual Paths Institute, a group of contemplative teachers from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Native American, and Hindu traditions offering programs in applied inter-spirituality.
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Living Presence (Revised): The Sufi Path to Mindfulness and the Essential Self
Kabir Edmund Helminski
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Scheherazade
5.0 out of 5 stars A worthy and eloquent book, just what I hoped it would beReviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 12 March 2018
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This is an eloquent and beautiful book written by a true lover and someone who is striving to purify his soul. I am reading this, as well as his other book Living Presence: The Sufi Path to Mindfulness and the Essential Self, because I have lost my way doing New Age spirituality.
I am hoping that the words will open up my heart and mind, and I will find my way back to my self and to God. It is a beautiful book and a few passages gave me the answers I have been seeking for years regarding people who are psychic and gifted, but not humble or spiritual and are dangerous as teachers.
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This book was recommended in the further reading section of “On Becoming an Alchemist” (which is also outstanding).
I can not recommend it highly enough: beautiful prose, a clearly defined vision and genuinely uplifting on every page.
A remarkable piece of work.
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HURB
5.0 out of 5 stars Very grateful for this bookReviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 11 July 2016
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This book was reflecting so much of what has been in my heart, all the knowing, and the not knowings.
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This book was recommended in the further reading section of “On Becoming an Alchemist” (which is also outstanding).
I can not recommend it highly enough: beautiful prose, a clearly defined vision and genuinely uplifting on every page.
A remarkable piece of work.
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HURB
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This book was reflecting so much of what has been in my heart, all the knowing, and the not knowings.
Only a true teacher who really practises what they write about could have written these words.
I found this easier to read than the Living Presence, his other book, as I guess the Sufi quotes felt familiar and it wasn't as dense for someone like me who was knew to ideas of mindfulness, presence. Very moving experience I'm very thankful that I got to read it
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dissolving the human self in the being of God the religion of loveReviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 18 February 2016
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The knowing heart is exceptional.
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The knowing heart is exceptional.
I am not worthy of making any comments about Kabir Helminski valuable contribution. He explains the lessons precisely and clearly almost poetically.
Not only what he explains is profound but also what he implies. He has a clear vision of our condition and he goes right to the heart of the matter. Basically the book is about how to free ourselves from egoism and selfishness but it's a lot more then that and unless you read it your self you will not be able to feel it's weight.
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Tazeen Ahmad
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide to heart transformationReviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 22 October 2018
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A comprehensive book of the heart. This is a must have guide to spiritual transformation.
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Not only what he explains is profound but also what he implies. He has a clear vision of our condition and he goes right to the heart of the matter. Basically the book is about how to free ourselves from egoism and selfishness but it's a lot more then that and unless you read it your self you will not be able to feel it's weight.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide to heart transformationReviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 22 October 2018
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October 5, 2015
A beautiful gem of a book that opens the soul and the mind. Any spiritual reader, especially those who love Sufism and Rumi, will find reading it time well spent!
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July 17, 2015
Absolutely excellent. Erudite, modern and beautiful - this book clears up some fundamental misunderstandings about what Sufism is and isn't and how it relates to Islam.
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A beautiful gem of a book that opens the soul and the mind. Any spiritual reader, especially those who love Sufism and Rumi, will find reading it time well spent!
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Absolutely excellent. Erudite, modern and beautiful - this book clears up some fundamental misunderstandings about what Sufism is and isn't and how it relates to Islam.
This book not only has a richness in spiritual insight, it has a richness in atmosphere; out of nowhere you find yourself immersed in the texture of Sufi practice. However, this is by no means an instruction manual on how to be a Sufi, even though there are practices explained within that will be of benefit to everyone.
While demonstrating that genuine mystical experience is not confined to one religion, it shows how Sufism is fundamentally couched in Islam.
It also explains the benefits and struggles of the Sufi path.
I am not a Muslim, but this book genuinely touched me. This is a book of great value to everyone - from a sociological point of view, from an intellectual point of view, and from the point of view of the Heart.
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August 17, 2015
This book was unfortunately everything I was afraid it'd be: loosely connected new-ageish spiritual concepts plus repetitive usage of the word "love."
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This book was unfortunately everything I was afraid it'd be: loosely connected new-ageish spiritual concepts plus repetitive usage of the word "love."
It was not easy to read through this book; not because it was deep and complex, but because it was exhausting to see a coherent direction throughout the book. It lacked analytical arguments to support the author's main ideas, and, I assume, was mostly written for the readers, who either already do or want to believe in a loose form of spirituality.
A noticeable and irritating issue with this book is that it is only loosely connected to Islam.
A noticeable and irritating issue with this book is that it is only loosely connected to Islam.
The author cherry-picks some verses from the Qur'an to serve his purpose of promoting loose spirituality. The Qur'anic verses could've easily been replaced with spiritual verses from any other religious book, and nothing substantial would've changed.
In addition, the author reveres Rumi to a great extent, to the point that it seems his Sufism, and this book, is inspired more by Rumi's teaching than by Islamic teachings.
In addition, the author reveres Rumi to a great extent, to the point that it seems his Sufism, and this book, is inspired more by Rumi's teaching than by Islamic teachings.
Unfortunately, author's admiration for Rumi seems to have blocked him from pursuing proper education in Islam, as some of his mistakes regarding Islamic teachings make it evident that he has not pursued Islam, carefully.
After reading the reviews on Goodreads and Amazon, I had high expectations from this book. Unfortunately, I was disappointed.
Would I recommend this book to anyone interested to learn about Islam? No.
Would I recommend this book to anyone with an analytical mindset? No.
Would I recommend this book to anyone who is adept at critical thinking? No.
Would I recommend this book to anyone at all? Yes, to whoever that is interested to get a vague idea about Mevlana Order of Sufism.
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May 21, 2013
It took me about a year to finish this because it's too deep to get through quicker than that. Every few pages my mind would be blown and then I'd have to sit quietly in a corner and Think About Things before I could come back to read a few more pages. This book is nourishment for MA SOUL. Love it. Transcendent.
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a heart awakening book.
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June 10, 2018
This book was a book of depth and beauty.
After reading the reviews on Goodreads and Amazon, I had high expectations from this book. Unfortunately, I was disappointed.
Would I recommend this book to anyone interested to learn about Islam? No.
Would I recommend this book to anyone with an analytical mindset? No.
Would I recommend this book to anyone who is adept at critical thinking? No.
Would I recommend this book to anyone at all? Yes, to whoever that is interested to get a vague idea about Mevlana Order of Sufism.
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May 21, 2013
It took me about a year to finish this because it's too deep to get through quicker than that. Every few pages my mind would be blown and then I'd have to sit quietly in a corner and Think About Things before I could come back to read a few more pages. This book is nourishment for MA SOUL. Love it. Transcendent.
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Dina Kaidir
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a heart awakening book.
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Omar Taufik
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June 10, 2018
This book was a book of depth and beauty.
The author offering a solution for the human need of a universal spirituality especially in our modern age ..
This book will appeal to readers of various backgrounds, of Western background in search for a message of love and peace , of a Muslim background rediscovering the holy revelation in the religion's sources from a different perspective and context , from eastern ancient spiritual backgrounds relating the language and message in the book to works and philosophies produced in their history for centuries.
As a reader from a Muslim background , the book displays the Holy Qur'an and the example of the prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon him) as a foundation to use in the journey of returning and connecting to our source of Love and Divine Reality .. the works of the various saints carrying this message also illuminates the path of this journey ..
The author presents Sufism as a solution for a needed universal spirituality with Rumi and the Mevlevi school as a relevant example for the cause explored in depth and detail throughout the book.
Several times within this book, the author draws my attention and with an open manner stimulates my mind with hard topics, questions and discussions on the current relevance of dogmatic religion and modern spirituality attempts of satisfying the human spiritual needs in today's world ..
From ancient religions to today's modern philosophies, the book contains a good deal of useful knowledge along with an extra useful glossary the author thankfully includes at the end of the book.
This rich book had a sense of peace on myself throughout it's reading process and a different perception in viewing religion, humanity and Reality.
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Amrit Minhas
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April 4, 2020
The book I had been posting all the beautiful messages from. I am glad that I took all my time to finish. For those who know me..I am an avid reader of Sufism but I drifted in last one year but this book helped me to reconnect with something which existed within me. For seekers of Sufism - this could be heavy. But again if you take it slow with certain amount of background information of Islam, you will set for an amazing journey. This book was published in 1999 and still relevant cause spirituality is universal and isn’t bound by any time period.
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September 25, 2020
I found the insight contained within THE KNOWING HEART to be quite profound. It's a dense read conceptually, despite the simple language, but well worth the effort. Sufism has always been something of interest to me, because the poetry of RUMI has always spoken to me. This has clarified why that interest was there. Sufism has a lot to offer the modern soul, and while I don't believe I'll be joining up with any local Sufi organization, I will take many of the lessons from this book with me throughout my days.
I heartily recommend this book to anyone on a spiritual journey, who is interested in connecting more with the universe through the portal of their heart. ❤️
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December 9, 2021
An excellent read for one seeking a non-technical overview of Sufism, Sufism's place in Islam and among other wisdom paths, for exploring the West's spiritual ecology, and consideration of aspects relevant for shaping a spirituality relevant to the present.
Helminski addresses how the West is largely cut-off from its Essence. He provides, also, an informative look at the insufficiency of much spirituality today, as well as the ineptness of rigid orthodoxies from the past.
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April 4, 2014
While I am a Muslim that has grown more critical of the Sufi movements, I can honestly say that Shaykh Kabir has influenced me and my thinking in more positive ways then I can explain from the wisdom shared in this work. Wonderful introduction to the path of Rumi, the path of love.
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While I am a Muslim that has grown more critical of the Sufi movements, I can honestly say that Shaykh Kabir has influenced me and my thinking in more positive ways then I can explain from the wisdom shared in this work. Wonderful introduction to the path of Rumi, the path of love.
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The Knowing Heart
A Sufi Path of Transformation
By Kabir Helminski
An exquisite overview of Sufism and all its resources.
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Kabir Helminski is a Shaikh of the Mevlevi Order of Sufis founded by Rumi. With his wife, Camille, he directs the Threshold Society in Aptos, California. He has translated four volumes of Rumi's poetry and is the author of Living Presence. The Sufis, as the mystics of Islam, have for 1400 years been "educators of the heart."
According to Helminski, this path is experiential, mystical, and practical. It is "a spiritual recovery program for those addicted to the separate self." With its emphasis upon transforming the ego, purifying the heart, and activating spirit, Sufism proclaims that the highest attainment is none other than "the Completed Human Being."
Helminski, writing with the ease and fluidity that comes with years of discernment, discusses the seven levels of the self, the important role of the spiritual teacher, the blessings of spiritual conversation, the courtesy of the path, the living word, and the sacredness of everyday life. The author's exquisite overview of Sufism and all its resources enables him to enchant us with the sayings of Muhammad, aphorisms that stir the soul, themes for contemplation from Rumi, and a helpful glossary.
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"The Sufis created a system of human development grounded in love and using the power of love to awaken and transform human beings. Rumi taught that it is everyone's potential to master the art of loving. Love is the answer to the problem of human existence.
"The Way to God passes through servanthood. The point is to love and be connected with others in that love. The form of Sufi work is typically a group, or spiritual guild. The Sufis created a milieu in which human love was so strong that it naturally elevated itself to the level of cosmic love. All forms of love eventually lead to spiritual love. 'Asq olsun,' they say in Turkish: 'May it become love.' The Sufis cultivated a kindness and refinement in which love fermented into a fine wine. They encouraged service to humanity as an expression of the love they felt. They accepted a rigorous discipline in order to keep the fire of love burning strongly."
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