In the Tavern of Ruin: Seven Essays on Sufism

by Javad Nurbakhsh

This book is a thorough introduction to the basic doctrines and disciplines practiced by the Sufis.
It replies to questions about Sufism
It expands on the explanation of the meaning of "Sama"
It dicusses the Master-disciple relationship and the etiquette of the Khaniqah (gathering place of the Sufis). In addition, it contains the speech on Sufism delivered by Dr. Nurbakhsh at the Sorbone in 1963 .

135 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

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