Practical sufism : a guide to the spiritual path based on the teachings of Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan /

Sufism is still almost unknown in the West, and Universal Sufism, a kind of Sufism that celebrates the spirit of God in the world and de-emphasizes Sufism's roots in mystical Islam, is even less known. Into this vacuum of knowledge comes this guide by Gowins, a student of Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan. Like his master, Gowins emphasizes personal authenticity and an inexhaustible search for the hidden essences of things. VERDICT Gowins's book, while a valuable introduction to a little-known aspect of religious life, is so general that it may prove insufficient for the curious or the adept. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.