* outlines the history of the women who have followed this way since Rumi's time.
* illuminates the transmission of this work from Turkey to America
* highlights the first 20 years of the order's life in a new country and culture
* describes the viewpoint of the participant rather than the observer
At the heart of the book are personal interviews with more than two dozen American initiates -- from adolescents to wise eldersNmany of whom have practiced on this path for over 15 years. The brilliant illustrations and photographs present dynamic images of women turning in Sema (the formal Mevlevi ritual) and whirling spontaneously in Zikr, the Sufi gathering of prayer and music. Quatrains of Rumi from many modern translators are interspersed throughout the text.
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* outlines the history of the women who have followed this way since Rumi's time.
* illuminates the transmission of this work from Turkey to America
* highlights the first 20 years of the order's life in a new country and culture
* describes the viewpoint of the participant rather than the observer
At the heart of the book are personal interviews with more than two dozen American initiates -- from adolescents to wise eldersNmany of whom have practiced on this path for over 15 years. The brilliant illustrations and photographs present dynamic images of women turning in Sema (the formal Mevlevi ritual) and whirling spontaneously in Zikr, the Sufi gathering of prayer and music. Quatrains of Rumi from many modern translators are interspersed throughout the text.
Imprint | Hohm Press,U.S. |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | December 2001 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | May 2001 |
Authors | Shakina Reinhertz |
Dimensions | 215 x 280 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 270 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-890772-04-8 |
Barcode | 9781890772048 |
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LSN | 1-890772-04-6 |