Extraordinary Adventures of Mullah Nasruddin

Extraordinary Adventures of Mullah Nasruddin
Author:
Publisher: Lethe Press
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2014
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1590214641

This much-anticipated sequel to the award-winning collection detailing the exploits of the beloved 800-year-old Turkish "wise fool," Mullah Nasruddin, presents well over 250 hilarious and authentic folktales, dozens appearing in English for the first time. Author Suresha has done extensive research to unearth many of these centuries-old racy tales of the "naughty Nasruddin"-stories previously suppressed for moralistic reasons-which explore taboo themes as the Mullah interacts with his family, community, and strangers during his many journeys. Readers will be amused as well as amazed by this unadulterated account of the truly Extraordinary Adventures of Mullah Nasruddin.

The Subtleties of the Inimitable Mulla Nasrudin

The Subtleties of the Inimitable Mulla Nasrudin
Author: Idries Shah
Publisher: Octagon Press Ltd
Total Pages: 112
Release: 1983
Genre: Arabic wit and humor
ISBN: 0863040217

"Nasrudin is an international folk hero of medieval origin, but timeless appeal. His role changes, sometimes he is a sage, sometimes the fool: he is courtier, beggar, physician, judge and teacher. Whether his anecdotes are studied for their hidden wisdom, or enjoyed for their pungent humour, they are an enduring part of the world's culture."--Cover.

The Exploits of the Incomparable Mulla Nasrudin

The Exploits of the Incomparable Mulla Nasrudin
Author: Idries Shah
Publisher: Isf Publishing
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2020-02-07
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9781784798963

Mulla Nasrudin, the wise fool of Eastern folklore, holds a special place in Sufi studies. The Sufis, who believe that deep intuition is the only real guide to knowledge, use the humorous stories of Nasrudin's adventures almost like exercises. They ask people to choose a few which especially appeal to them, and turn them over in their mind, making them their own. Sufi teaching masters say that in this way a breakthrough into a higher wisdom can be effected. A single story can work on many levels, from great humour to initiating profound thought.

The Uncommon Sense of the Immortal Mullah Nasruddin

The Uncommon Sense of the Immortal Mullah Nasruddin
Author:
Publisher: Lethe Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2011
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1590211758

This entertaining and insightful retelling of the Nasruddin corpus by a noted anthologist and lifelong Nasruddin devotee brings the beloved Persian folk hero into the 21st century. With more than 343 stories, this collection easily becomes the definitive English anthology of Mullah Nasruddin's wit and wisdom.

The Dermis Probe

The Dermis Probe
Author: Idries Shah
Publisher: Octagon Press Ltd
Total Pages: 194
Release: 1989
Genre: Fables, Sufi
ISBN: 0863040454

Sufi Thought and Action

Sufi Thought and Action
Author: Idries Shah
Publisher: Octagon Press Ltd
Total Pages: 282
Release: 1990
Genre: Mysticism
ISBN: 0863040519

This book is an anthology of the extraordinary diversity of Sufi ideas and activities in many countries and cultures today. Nothing approaching this kind of survey has ever been assembled. In addition to first-hand accounts of Sufi learning methods, subjects covered include the Sufi meeting place, avoiding imitators, Sufi work enterprises, the idea of organic enterprises, entry into a Sufi group, the Sufi Adept and the projection of mind, extra-sensory perception, what the Sufis do not want us to know, and more.

The Pleasantries of the Incredible Mulla Nasrudin

The Pleasantries of the Incredible Mulla Nasrudin
Author: Idries Shah
Publisher: Octagon Press Ltd
Total Pages: 194
Release: 1983
Genre: Arabic fiction
ISBN: 0863040233

Here, Nasrudin's anecdotes are seen to be parallel to the mind's working, designed to amuse the tea-house, but also intended for use on other levels.

Wisdom of the Idiots

Wisdom of the Idiots
Author: Idries Shah
Publisher: Octagon Press Ltd
Total Pages: 181
Release: 1989
Genre: Fables, Sufi
ISBN: 0863040462

Tales from the Sufi tradition, illustrating Sufi philosophy and ways of thinking.

The Magic Monastery

The Magic Monastery
Author: Idries Shah
Publisher: Octagon Press Ltd
Total Pages: 210
Release: 1991
Genre: Sufi parables
ISBN: 0863040586