Sufi Symbolism: The Nurbakhsh Encyclopedia of Sufi Terminology, Vol. II: Love, Lover, Beloved, Allusions and Metaphors

by Javad Nurbakhsh, Terry Graham (Translator), Neil Johnston (Translator)

SUFI SYMBOLISM, VOLUME II explains the terms used by the Sufis to describe love, the lover and the Beloved It also explains the terms used to describe the gestures, states and expressions of figurative love.

This is the second volume of a 16-volume work by Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh. The sufis have developed a wonderful variety of metaphors, drawn from worldly experience and figurative love, to inspire others of sensitive heart to recognize the subtler landscape of the love of God. These metaphors comprise a rich symbolism that points us towards the hidden Reality and speaks of god's attributes and the inner life of his lovers. This volume explains those terms used by the sufis to describe love, the lover, the Beloved, and much more.

193 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1987

About the author

Dr. Hazrat Javad Nūrbakhsh was a psychiatrist and Master (pir) of the Nimatullahi Sufi Order from 1953 until his death.