Caravan of Dreams
Caravan of Dreams by Idries Shah is a unique anthology published by ISF Publishing on June 10, 2018. This edition, comprising 260 pages, presents a collection of stories, sayings, poems, and allegories that distill the essence of Eastern thought. Shah, recognized as a leading expert in Oriental philosophy, weaves together mythology and reality to illuminate historical patterns and philosophical legends.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of narratives that explore themes related to religion, spirituality, and Sufism, among others. The book aims to build a complete picture of a single consciousness, inviting reflection on the interconnectedness of ideas and experiences. Through this compilation, Shah offers insights that resonate across various disciplines, including history and philosophy, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in Eastern philosophies and their relevance to contemporary thought.
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Caravan of Dreams distils the essence of Eastern thought in a feast of stories, sayings, poems and allegories, collected by one of the world’s leading experts in Oriental philosophy. Idries Shah builds up a complete picture of a single consciousness, relating mythology to reality, illuminating historical patterns, and presenting philosophical legends in this unique anthology.
Its title is inspired from the couplet written by the Sufi mystic Bahaudin:
‘Here we are, all of us: in a dream-caravan,
A caravan, but a dream – a dream, but a caravan.
And we know which are the dreams.
Therein lies the hope.’
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