Oriental Mysticism

Oriental Mysticism is a book written by E. H. Palmer, which provides a comprehensive overview of the mystical traditions of the East. The book explores the spiritual practices, beliefs, and philosophies of various Eastern mystical traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Sufism. The author delves into the origins of these mystical traditions, tracing their roots to ancient times and examining their evolution over the centuries. He also analyzes the common themes and principles that underlie these traditions, such as the pursuit of enlightenment, the importance of meditation, and the belief in the unity of all things.Throughout the book, Palmer draws on a wide range of sources, including sacred texts, poetry, and personal accounts of mystics. He provides detailed descriptions of various mystical practices, such as yoga, Zen meditation, and Sufi dancing, and explores their significance in the context of Eastern spirituality.In addition to its focus on Eastern mysticism, the book also provides a comparative analysis of mystical traditions from other parts of the world, such as Christianity and Judaism. Overall, Oriental Mysticism is a fascinating and insightful exploration of the rich and diverse world of Eastern mysticism.1867. A treatise on Sufiistic and Unitarian theosophy of the Persians compiled from native sources. The author describes not only the basic tenets of the Sufis, but also the Ahl i wahdat, which was a branch of Sufiism. This work is divided into five sections and contains 18 chapters. For the benefit of those studying oriental poetry, the author added an appendix containing a glossary of allegorical and technical terms in use among Sufiistic writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.