" The one who tastes, knows; the one who tastes not, knows not. . . . Close the shop of argument and open the teahouse of experience."
With these words, the reader is invited into the Sufi "tea-house of experience" where Sufi teacher Pir Netanel Miles-Yépez offers us an elegant and accessible tour of Sufi teachings and practices for all tastes. Full of parables and practical examples, Pir Netanel tells the "Story of Sufism" and introduces us to the "Sufi Paths of Love" and the "Sufi Path of Knowledge," as well as Sufi meditation practices and the inner life of Sufism (and the struggles we sometimes encounter there). Whether reading about Sufism for the first time, or an experienced practitioner, you will find something "In the Teahouse" to inform, surprise, and delight you.
" The one who tastes, knows; the one who tastes not, knows not. . . . Close the shop of argument and open the teahouse of experience."
With these words, the reader is invited into the Sufi "tea-house of experience" where Sufi teacher Pir Netanel Miles-Yépez offers us an elegant and accessible tour of Sufi teachings and practices for all tastes. Full of parables and practical examples, Pir Netanel tells the "Story of Sufism" and introduces us to the "Sufi Paths of Love" and the "Sufi Path of Knowledge," as well as Sufi meditation practices and the inner life of Sufism (and the struggles we sometimes encounter there). Whether reading about Sufism for the first time, or an experienced practitioner, you will find something "In the Teahouse" to inform, surprise, and delight you.
Pir Netanel (Mu'in ad-Din) Miles-Yépez is the current head of the Inayati-Maimuni Order of Sufism.An artist, writer, philosopher, and scholar of comparative religion, Pir Netanel first studied History of Religions at Michigan State University and then Contemplative Religion at the Naropa Institute before pursuing traditional studies and training in both Sufism and Hasidism with his pir and rebbe, Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, the famous pioneer in interfaith dialogue and comparative mysticism.Pir Netanel is the translator of My Love Stands Behind a Wall: A Translation of the Song of Songs and Other Poems (2015), co-author of two critically acclaimed commentaries on Hasidic spirituality, A Heart Afire: Stories and Teachings of the Early Hasidic Masters (2009) and A Hidden Light: Stories and Teachings of Early HaBaD and Bratzlav Hasidism (2011), and the editor of various works on Sufism and InterSpirituality.Currently, Pir Netanel lives in Boulder, Colorado, where he is a professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Naropa University, and from which he leads the Inayati-Maimuni Order.
"Wah! So wonderful to have these enlightening words under the name
'Sufi' to help humanity make its way from confusion to loving
kindness and compassion. Thank you for this beautiful book crafted
with so much care; may it bring joy and guidance to every one who
has the good fortune of opening her pages!"- Pir Shabda Kahn, head
of the Sufi Ruhaniat Order, co-author of Physicians of the
Heart
"What a balm for the soul. I began reading Pir Netanel's book and
my heart and spirit were deeply fed. He shares the deep principles
of Sufism with a grace and simplicity that is accessible and
relatable. I could feel the deep parallels to the Toltec and
Buddhist practices that nourish me, finding myself alternately
crying and laughing as I felt these connections. I highly recommend
this book."- Brenda Salgado, founder of Nepantla Consulting, and
author of Real World Mindfulness for Beginners
"Add this treasure to your spiritual library of authentic Sufi
texts, and read it again and again for the stories, for the wisdom,
and then just for the joy of being with one of God's friends."- Pir
Puran Bair, co-founder of the Institute for Applied Meditation on
the Heart, co-author of Living from the Heart
"Join centuries of Sufis-'Drink with the Beloved'-this steaming
tasty tea. Bright with understanding, In the Teahouse of Experience
is a beautifully written glimpse into leaves of mysticism,
moistened and fragrant." - Tamam Kahn, author of Untold, A History
of the Wives of Prophet Muhammad and Fatima's Touch
"Open these pages and drink deeply from the insight and wisdom of a
gifted teacher, storyteller, and poet. Thank you Pir Netanel for
sharing so generously from the spiritual traditions that have
nourished you!"-Rabbi Or N. Rose, director of the Miller Center for
Interreligious Learning & Leadership, and co-author of God in All
Moments
"From the first story I was hooked; Netanel Miles-Yépez has
managed-through the power of his storytelling and a close attention
to his own spiritual life-to meet the need of our minds to
understand, the longing of our hearts to feel the closeness of the
Beloved, and to shine a light in our souls. By journeying through
the essential elements of the Sufi path we discover how to walk in
the mystery of life with authenticity, passion, and care. The only
other thing you can add to make it a richer experience is a nice
cup of tea!" - Deepa Gulrukh Patel, Sufi teacher, group
facilitator, and international coordinator of the Sufi Zenith
Camp
"In the Teahouse of Experience is a wonderful guide for the Sufi
seeker; truly one of the best books on Universalist Sufism
available today!"- Rev. Adam Bucko, co-author of Occupy
Spirituality and The New Monasticism
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