Arevised 25th anniversary edition of the classic work on Sufism thatJack Kornfield called, "A heartfelt modern illumination of the Sufipath, filled with the fragrance of the ancients."InSufism, the mystical branch of Islam, presence is the quality thatdescribes a heart-filled state of mindfulness, an experience of beingconscious in the present moment. It is only in this present moment, Sufiteachings reveal, that we can connect with the Divine, and the Divinecan live through us.Kabir Helminski is one of the world's mostrecognized teachers of Sufism. Named one of the "500 Most InfluentialMuslims" in the world by Georgetown University and the Royal StrategicStudies Center, Helminski and his teachings are touchstones for thegrowth in interest in Sufism, and his books have been translated aroundthe world. InLiving Presence,Helminski lays out the basic principles of Sufism, and how these ideascan lead to the experience of presence.  In this inspiring work, readerswill learn how to cultivate presence in their lives through:* Finding a balance between the outer stimuli of the world and our inner reactions to them* Harnessing faithfulness and gracefulness* Learning about the parallels between ancient spiritual wisdom and modern psychological knowledge* Meditation and contemplation to discover more meaning in daily lifeWithunique clarity, this book describes how presence can be developed tovastly improve our lives. Drawing on the work of the beloved Sufi poet,Rumi, as well as traditional material and personal experience, this bookintegrates the ancient wisdom of Sufism with the needs of contemporarylife. Completely revised and updated for its 25th anniversary, thisedition of Living Presence offers a wisdom that is both universal andpractical.