THE HUNDRED TALES OF WISDOM
Life, Teachings and Miracles of Jalaludin Rumi from Aflaki's 'Munaquib,' together with certain important stories from Rumi's works, traditionally known as 'The Hundred Tales of Wisdom'

Translated from the Persian and presented by Idries Shah

Octagon Press, London, 1978

Christians and Jews, as well as Muslims, called Jalaludin Rumi their teacher. Born in Afghanistan in the 13th century, Rumi is widely considered one of the greatest mystical teachers, and perhaps the greatest mystical poet of all time.

An important theme of Rumi's work is the danger of mistaking the 'container for the content.' He regarded even his own poetry as a 'container' for the real purpose of his work.

The Hundred Tales of Wisdom is a collection of events and 'action teachings' from Rumi's life, with stories, fables and verse from his work. A classic, the book has been used in Sufi schools for over 700 years as a teaching instrument to help develop insights beyond ordinary perceptions.

In this market-place of
The Occult medicine-sellers;
Do not run hither and thither
To every shop:
But rather sit at the booth
Of one who has the real remedy to give!
--From The Hundred Tales of Wisdom © 1978 by The Estate of Idries Shah

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