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them to the needs of the West and disseminating them in the Occident. Called by some ‘practical philosophy’, by others ‘templates in straight thinking’ – these works represent centuries of Sufi thought aimed at the development of human potential to its fullest extent. They stress virtues such as common sense, clear-thinking and humour to counteract religious (and any other) dogma. As such they may be viewed as an antidote to radicalism and fanaticism much needed in the world today. The Idries Shah Foundation exists to make sure that these works remain available to the public – both in the East and in the West.. THE GENEROUS DONATIONS WE HAVE RECEIVED TO DATE HAVE MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO SEND 32,000 BOOKS TO AFGHANISTAN. We would like to invite you to participate in whatever way you can. Learn how you can help out. Cultural Crossroads During his lifetime Idries Shah promoted contacts and connections between different traditions around the world, Post by Tahir Shah As children, my father would coax us to sleep at night with stories of magical kingdoms, princesses, ghouls and jinn. Cultural Crossroads During his lifetime Idries Shah promoted contacts and connections between different traditions around the world, You can receive regular email updates from the ISF by signing up to the mailing list below. Western Sage According to one sage of the West, criticism has to go through these stages: 1. It is impossible. 2. I… Fortune ‘When fortune knocks, open the door,’ they say. But why should one make fortune knock, by keeping the door… Cookies are files stored in your browser and are used by most websites to help personalise your web experience. By continuing to use our website without changing the settings, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Accept Read More