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What Was Told, That

By Rumi
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In this couplet, Rumi illustrates his relationship with God and divine word.

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Sufism and Taoism: A Comparative Study of Key Philosophical Concepts

In this deeply learned work, Toshihiko Izutsu compares the metaphysical and mystical thought-systems of Sufism and Taoism and discovers that, although historically unrelated, the two share features and patterns which prove fruitful for a transhistorical dialogue.

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Toshihiko Izutsu
2016
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Jumping Out of Bed

This is a collection of Taoist-inspired poems by Robert Bly exploring the joys of solitude, the interdependence of all life, and the delights of being rather than striving. His poems are interwoven with woodcuts by Wang Hui-Ming, creating an attractive interplay of verbal and visual images.

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Robert Bly
1995
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