This heartfelt introduction to modern Western Sufism is a highly accessible and practical guide to the teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan, the renowned Indian musician and Sufi mystic who brought Universal Sufism to the Western world in 1910. Inayat Khan's teachings, frequently prescient of modern science and the stresses and challenges facing us today, offer compassionate guidance and relevant inspiration for spiritual growth and daily life. Chapters about Inayat Khan's upbringing, his years in India, and his life in Europe allow a unique glimpse of his personal life, and illuminate the influences that shaped his message of Universal Sufism. Inayat Khan's own words, Sufi poetry, and teachings from many of the world's great religions bring each chapter to life. Topics include the philosophy and mysticism of Sufism, the relationship to God from a Sufi perspective, the mysticism of sound, and teachings on health and healing. Universal Sufism offers a comprehensive history of Sufism beginning with its pre-Islamic roots, the influence of poetry and music, its arrival in India, to its emerging role in unifying Eastern and Western spiritual thought.

Inspired by the teachings and guidance of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, this book touches upon the evolution of Judaism and offers innovative methods for raising our voices, thoughts, and footsteps in praise of the living God. Whether you pray in a house of worship or at the dinner table, in times of crisis or in quiet peaceful moments, the sacred phrases and ideas in this book offer a fresh perspective on the spiritual landscape. Engaging with these practices, or using them as inspiration to create your own, will offer new possibilities for enriching your faith journey.