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Book of Character

Name: Book of Character
Author: Helminski
ISBN: 9781904510093

by Helminski

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Overview

The essential qualities of human nature, including faith, trust, repentance, forgiveness, compassion, and mercy, are discussed in this collection of writings by some of the world's great sages, both ancient and contemporary. The advice of prophets Abraham, Moses, and Muhammad, the wisdom of Confucius and Buddha, and the prudence of saints, scholars, and even cyclists provide expert guidance for those looking to improve their spiritual well-being.

Synopsis

A collection of writings on the subject of character and virtue from Islamic and other sources. Arranged thematically (Humility, Courage, Generosity, Clarity, Perserverance, Puirty, Inner Peace, etc.) This volume presents and ideal of human virtue within the context of the Qur'an and Hadith, while also offering examples from a wide variety of sources: from Buddhist to Christian, from ancient to modern.

About the Author, Helminski

Camille Helminski is a founder and director of the Threshold Society. She is a coauthor of Jewels of Remembrance: 365 Selections from the Wisdom of Rumi and Rumi: Daylight, and the author of Women of Sufism. She lives in Santa Cruz, California.