Monthly Archives: September 2013

A Supple Mind

Posted on September 29, 2013 by sufiways

by Navid Zaidi Once there was a disciple of a Greek philosopher who was commanded by his master for three years to give money to everyone who insulted him. After three years, the disciple was asked to go to Athens … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Teaching, Navid Zaidi, Original Essays | Tagged Dalai Lama, religion, spirituality, The Art of Happiness, tolerance | 12 Comments

A Heart Gathering the Scattered Thoughts of a Brain

Posted on September 21, 2013 by sufiways

by Modaser Shah The Sage of Hannibal, Mark Twain, said: “My life has been full of misfortunes, most of which never happened.” Here Mark Twain shows us how hard it is to surrender; the mind is very creative in inventing … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Teaching, Modaser Shah, Original Essays, Original Photography | Tagged Nasreddin, philosophy, religion, spirituality, Sufism | 10 Comments

Hagar’s Skirt

Posted on September 18, 2013 by sufiways

A REFLECTION BY DR ALI SHARIATI (1933-1977) When you are at the threshold of Masjid al Haraam in Mecca, the Kaabah is before you. An enormous courtyard and in the center, a hollow cube. Here, there is nothing. Nothing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Teaching, Navid Zaidi | Tagged Ali Shariati, Hagar, Ishmael, Kaabah, religion, spirituality | 4 Comments

Pain, Sin, and Fear

Posted on September 10, 2013 by sufiways

by Navid Zaidi We often wonder about certain propositions concerning the nature of humans and the world. For example, one psychological implication may be the central fact of pain as a dominating element in our lives. Human beings, regarded as … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Teaching, Navid Zaidi, Original Essays | Tagged fear and sin, pain management, philosophy, religion, spirituality | 3 Comments

Sufi Snaps: Sea (A photo)

Posted on September 6, 2013 by sufiways

by Ali Hammad Photo by Ali Hammad Written in response to WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge:Sea

Posted in Ali Hammad, Original Photography | Tagged dp challenge, DP challenge: Sea, fiction, postaday, short story, spirituality, The Daily Post, the vortex of oneness, writers, Writing | 6 Comments

Of Dirt

Posted on September 4, 2013 by sufiways

by Navid Zaidi ماٹی قدم کریندی یار ماٹی جوڑا، ماٹی گھوڑا ماٹی دا اسوار ماٹی ماٹی نوں دوڑائے ماٹی دا کھڑکار ماٹی قدم کریندی یار ماٹی ماٹی نوں مارن لگی ماٹی دا ہتھیار جس ماٹی پر بوہتی ماٹی تس ماٹی … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Poetry, Navid Zaidi, Original Essays | Tagged Bulleh Shah, man and dirt, religion, spirituality | Leave a comment

Bringing About Change: The Dalai Lama Approach

Posted on September 2, 2013 by sufiways

by Navid Zaidi In his book The Art of Happiness, His Holiness the Dalai Lama shows us how to defeat day to day anxiety, insecurity, anger and discouragement, difficulties common to all human beings. According to the Dalai Lama it … Continue reading →

Posted in Navid Zaidi, Original Essays | Tagged Art of Happiness, Dalai Lama, philosophy, religion, spirituality | 1 Comment