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		Islamic Sufi Orders on the World Wide Web ^Votes:0 Here is a selection of some Islamic Sufi turuq on the World Wide Web. Tasawwuf (Sufism) is the Islamic science of "Ikhlas," or sincerity. Sufis emphasize personal spiritual experience while still holding strongly to the Shari`ah. Below, you can find web pages to the following Sufi tariqas, along with some short descriptions of their history and the activities they are involved in today. Ba'Alawi Ba'alawi (Attasia) Chishti Chishti (Toronto) Chishti-Habibi Chishti-Qadiri Jerrahi Mevlevi Naqshbandi Naqshbandi-Haqqani Naqshbandi (Naqshi Foundation for Islamic Education) Naqshbandi Naqshbandi (Islami Roohani Mission) Nimatullahi Ni`matullahi-Safi Qadiri (Sarwari Qaderi) Qadiri-Rifa'i Shadhili Shadhili Shadhili-Dasuqi-Borhani Tijani Check out their web pages for more detailed information! The Ba Read More Go to Site


		James Kiefer's Hagiographies ^Votes:0 James Kiefer's Hagiographies Read More Go to Site

		JAVANESE MYSTICISM - SUMARAH - INDONESIA - KEBATINAN - SPIRITUALITY ^Votes:0 JAVANESE MYSTICAL MOVEMENTS Introduction North Indian shaman There are numerous forms of mysticism. The majestic grandeur of nature evoked an intuitive awe in man and a feeling of unity. Some time in history members of the homo sapiens species began directing their attention inside themselves as they received indications of a magical and spiritual nature. In early cultures groups formed around a person who seemed through some strange play of nature be possessed with extraordinary powers and insights. Some call them medicine man, or shamans . In modern culture mysticism is seen as the practice of communion and adoration of man of his divine nature. It takes all forms, though. On this page an introduction to Javanese mysticism, the origins of which little is known as its early adherents comm Read More Go to Site

		Oxford University Press: U.S. General Catalog ^Votes:0 What are sales promo codes? Keyword ISBN Author Title Corporate Advanced Search» You are here: OUP USA Home > U.S. General Catalog U.S. General Catalog Featured All Titles New & Recent Coming Soon Recommended Wahhabi Islam From Revival and Reform to Global Jihad Natana J. Delong-Bas $35.00 hardback , Jun 2004 ISBN13: 9780195169911 ISBN10: 0195169913 Reassesses Wahhabism and its alleged role in 9/11 More Religion & Theology > Islam Add to Cart The New Oxford American Dictionary Second Edition $60.00 hardback , Mar 2005 ISBN13: 9780195170771 ISBN10: 0195170776 An American dictionary--in the Oxford tradition. Now in a newly updated second edition. More Reference > English Dictionaries Add to Cart Soul Searching The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers Christian Smith $ Read More Go to Site

		PARAPSYCHOLOGY AND SURVIVAL AFTER DEATH - PSYCHICAL RESEARCH - LIFE-AFTER-DEATH - SURVIVAL - HEREAFTER - APPARITIONS - OBE - NDE - PHYSICAL PHENOMENA ^Votes:0 PARAPSYCHOLOGY and personal survival after death Nederlandse tekst PARAPSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH When the Society for Psychical Research (S.P.R.) was founded in 1882 research into phenomena and experiences suggesting personal survival of man after death took a high priority. Its findings were constantly under fire from the scientific establishment, which frowned even upon the notion psychical research being considered a science - after all paranormal phenomena did not exist at all! A belief still cherished. Investigators of the S.P.R. became so influenced by these attacks and were so eager to find favour in the eyes of their antagonists that they began to take over their condemning attitude. A common psychological trait - the oppressed identifying themselves with the worst characteristics of Read More Go to Site

		Society of Pragmatic Mysticism ^Votes:0 SOCIETY OF PRAGMATIC MYSTICISM The Society of Pragmatic Mysticism was founded by Mildred Mann (1904-1971), who taught metaphysics in the New Thought tradition in New York City. A few pages of her Become what you Believe , on the nature and use of spiritual treatments, including her "Seven Steps in Demonstration," are quoted below as they appear at pages 136-39 of New Thought: A Practical American Spirituality . Mildred Mann had a gift for putting things simply. She defined treatment as nothing more than a change in your thoughts, at any given moment, from negative ideas to positive ones. [By turning one's attention to a favorite affirmation, a Bible text, or whatever] the conscious mind is forced to think in a new way. And according to the degree of concentrative ability the person has, it Read More Go to Site

		Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola \| Christian Classics Ethereal Library ^Votes:0 Home Browse Search Community Support Store Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola Book Information Title: Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola Author: Ignatius of Loyola, St (1491-1556) Language: English CCEL Subjects: All; Classic; Christian Life; Proofed LC Call no: BX2179.L7 LC Subjects: Christian Denominations Roman Catholic Church Meditations. Devotional readings. Spiritual exercises, etc. Formats: Read Online Adobe Acrobat PDF - 279 KB Adobe Acrobat PDF (custom) - 184 KB Microsoft Word htm w/markup - 289 KB Palm eBook (pdb) - 102 KB Plain text (UTF-8) - 207 KB RTF (custom) - 235 KB Theological Markup Language (XML) - 263 KB User Comments: Comment on this book --> User Account Login Register Store \| Copyright \| Privacy \| Contact Us \| Advertise with Us Read More Go to Site

		Sufism ^Votes:0 Islamic Mysticism: Sufism Meaning of the term: " Coarse wool ," named for the simple garments worn by the mystics as a sign of their rejection of materialism. Based on Mystical elements found in the Qur'an Including Muhammad's own closeness to God, his journey to Heaven, etc. Sufism Originated as a reaction to certain features of Orthodox Islam Such as... ...Orthodox Legalism Because the Sufis regarded the mere observance of religious law as a matter of outer conformity, they encouraged a desire for inner , personal experience of the Divine, through meditation ( dhikr : remembrance) and other means. " Tariqa " the inner way of meditation, contrasted with " Shari'ah " the outer path. Observance of "outer" Muslim law is only a first step, helping to sever the attachment to earthly things. Th Read More Go to Site

		The Mystic -- 32 Life Lessons in Higher Consciousness ^Votes:0 Beginning What People Crave Are You Aware? Greatest Treasure Questions About the Author Higher States 1 Awakening 2 Stages 3 Transcendental 4 The Six Planes Basic Essentials 5 Your Life Today 6 The Choice 7 What Will Prevail? 8 How To Succeed 9 The Yearning 10 The Search Development 11 Amazing Techniques 12 Self-Discipline 13 Introspection 14 Devotion 15 Your Doubts 16 Turning Points Advancement 17 Be a Friend 18 Fulfillment 19 The Big Test 20 Open The Door 21 Good Will Witness 22 Universal Self 23 Mystical Faith 24 Power of Faith Inner Challenges 25 Agonies & Ecstasies 26 Two Priceless Skills 27 The Threshold 28 Dark Night of Soul Mystical Life 29 Mystical Wedding 30 2 Vital Concerns 31 Possibilities 32 Your Future What's Next? Links Prayer Requests Tell a Friend Contact Us Store Hi! Than Read More Go to Site

		The Trance Institute ^Votes:0 The Trance Institute Trance Home Page Information Send email To Reach the Trance Institute Helpcenter: Switzerland: +41-52-347-1008 Mailing address: The Trance Institute, Inc. Sunnehaldenstrasse 7 CH 8311 BrÜtten Switzerland Other sites or subjects: Courses Personal Trance Analysis Links Research Membership Members Login Teaching opportunities About The Trance Institute The Trance Institute promotes education and research on trance phenomena using the model for trance developed by Dennis Wier . This model for trance is precise and can be applied to a wide variety of phenomena including meditation, hypnosis, addictions and charisma as well as art, music and subtle psychology. Understanding what is trance is and how it can be used has profound implications in ones personal inner life as well Read More Go to Site

		W. James: The Varieties of Religious Experience (Table of Contents) ^Votes:0 W. James: The Varieties of Religious Experience (Table of Contents) Back to Psych Web Home Page Back to Psychology of Religion Home Page William James The Varieties of Religious Experience Here is my copy of William James's The Varieties of Religious Experience . This classic book was first published in 1902, and has remained in print ever since. The basic issues James discusses here remain of vital concern to people in psychology and religion today. I encourage you to go to your local bookstore and buy a copy of this interesting book. (It is in the public domain, and quite reasonably priced.) Or, if you'd prefer to do your shopping by internet, here are two very affordable copies of the book, either a softcover or a hardcover edition from Amazon.com . The hardcover also includes several o Read More Go to Site

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