Map of a Human Being

When I first heard Bawa Muhaiyaddeen speak many of the Map precepts had been explained before and he couldn't re-explain them for every discourse. So these guidebooks are where we all started with the core teachings. This is where the great sorting begins. The clarity about the world, soul, mind, God, form versus formlessness, etc., will be illuminated. In this volume there are chapter headings like: Peace, The Mind, The Camera, The Soul, Beyond Form. Through these talks, I believe, you will begin to see life in a more accurate way. This will inform much of what you do. Your decisions will be informed by extra wisdom, making them more agreeable to your life. I believe all these volumes can enhance any spiritual or philosophic tradition. Most books have a glossary and some are indexed. Paperback, 5 1/2 x 8", 224 pages. (Fellowship Press: ISBN 0-914390-07-4)

When I first heard Bawa Muhaiyaddeen speak many of the Map precepts had been explained before and he couldn't re-explain them for every discourse. So these guidebooks are where we all started with the core teachings. This is where the great sorting begins. The clarity about the world, soul, mind, God, form versus formlessness, etc., will be illuminated. In this volume there are chapter headings like: Tricks of Maya, Man-God, The Secret Heart, The Fourteen Spheres, On Giving. Through these talks, I believe, you will begin to see life in a more accurate way. This will inform much of what you do. Your decisions will be informed by extra wisdom, making them more agreeable to your life. I believe all these volumes can enhance any spiritual or philosophic tradition. Most books have a glossary and some are indexed. Hardback only, 5 1/2 x 8", 224 pages. (Fellowship Press: ISBN 0-914390-08-2)

These have been written and explained through the ages. Also called the qualities of God. Qualities like: mercy, compassion, forgiveness, generosity, patience, subtlety, strength, reconciliation, etc. If there is a description of God, this is it. And all the qualities are performable by human beings. These qualities form the essence of the phrase “I (God) created you in my own image.” The image is not physical, but the actualization of these qualities.
The list of names can be read as a very potent meditation exercise. Or, a single name can be recited 3, 11, 33, 99, or 300 times as a form of meditation, as we reflect on and sink in its meaning. There is a great effect on the heart when all 99 are read in one session with detailed explanations from the book, or you can print out a simple list from the Map website here.
This volume also contains explanations about the precept of the redirected heart. There are several explanations about powerful prayer phrases that can help us in our daily lives. This book contains an essential part of the core teachings. Most books have a glossary and some are indexed. Paperback, 4 1/2 x 6 1/2", 239 pages. (Fellowship Press: ISBN 0-914390-13-9)

These nuggets of wisdom were given by Bawa Muhaiyaddeen in response to people's needs over a short period of time. He said there is enough wisdom in them to last for a million years. That's why this paperback pocket-sized, 80 page compendium was assembled. Ideal for carrying and reading when a spare moment presents itself. The texts answer such questions as: How can I remove my fears? What is the purpose of life? What old habits and beliefs keep me from being who I want to be? Does God test us? What is the root cause of our problems? How does God hear us? And many more points. It can be read without knowledge of the core teachings, but, yes, Guidebook Vol. 1 & 2 will make the text more expansive.
Most books have a glossary and some are indexed. Paperback, pocket-book size, 4 x 4", 80 pages. (Fellowship Press: ISBN 0-914390-64-3)

Creation as University
At one point in our interactions with Bawa Muhaiyaddeen we mentioned to him the need for wisdom illustrations for our children. What followed were daily outpourings of short stories and mainly analogies using the creation to enlighten us. Although they can be used to communicate ethical and wisdom life principles to children, in this collection we are shown the way of looking at the natural creation as the ‘verses of the divine.’ Like the original Aesop’s tales, these texts introduce us to the methodology of seeing each creation as containing a wisdom lesson. Many enlightened teachers throughout time have used the examples of the positive and negative traits of flora and fauna to hone our humanity. This publication shows us how to sift meaning from the creation in order to serve the core teachings. Large paperback, 475 pages. I'd say it can be read as a stand-alone book, but the 101 stories and analogies would be more deeply understood after reading Guidebook Vol. 1 & 2. It's a great book to use as a daily or weekly meditation. For example, read an illustration in the evening and then carry the lesson with you for 24 hours or a week. (Fellowship Press: ISBN 0-914390-20-1)

Hinduism/Buddhism, Zoroastrian/Zen, Christianity, Judaism/Islam: One within the four - four within the one. Together these religions form the essence of spiritual completeness and were never meant to be separated. This is His-story, God's story that was revealed for Man's benefit. However, some current interpretations of scripture and traditions may not be divinely inspired, but distortions/additions by self-interested parties. We all have to progress from idol worship to formlessness. Canonical law, the path, divine merging, and gnosis. The four steps to pure faith. They are states of understanding contained within all authentic spiritual traditions. In Hinduism they are known as, sariyai, kiriyai, yogam and gnanam. In Islam they are known as shariat, tariquat, hakiquat, and marifat. This is the path of progression out of karma and towards the Absolute. This book contains an essential part of the core teachings. Paperback, 5 1/2 x 8", 68 pages. Reading Guidebook Vol. 1 & 2 first would support understanding. (Fellowship Press: ISBN 0-914390-17-1)

During one of my early visits to Bawa Muhaiyaddeen, in the middle of a discourse he started to sing. This was a bit of a shock to me. No one else seemed surprised so I soon got over it and listened. Through the vibration of song, many explanations were given. There's a great yearning in these songs. If life has been difficult for you, this is where you'll find some soothing balm. Sometimes my mood demands that only the Song Book will fulfill my inner needs. Many of his songs were recorded and are available on CD also. This book is currently out of print, but I have some of the 1973 version still available. Paperback, 5 1/2 x 8", 154 pages. Reading Guidebook Vol. 1 & 2 first would open up the songs further. (Fellowship Press: ISBN 0-914390-??-?)

A small book with four chapters: True Love, Forgiveness, Cultivating the Heart, Eternal Youth. In this world today people use the word love to mean so many things. Here we read about a love that is not contingent upon the world. This is the zenith of love from which we can measure all the other loves. In the chapter on forgiveness we are left with no doubt as to the nature of God with regard to this subject and therefore our responsibility also. This is a very healing chapter. This is a very healing book. I think we can safely say that modern culture is obsessed with eternal youth. What the chapter on Eternal Youth clearly shows is that everything physical in the world changes and that the only eternity is to be found within. It clearly reveals the correct state to foster eternal youth. It's an observation of mine that those I know who have the most serene inner state are also those who look the most youthful, even in older age. We keep applying these magic potions to our shell, when in fact youthfulness emanates from within our being. This is a great companion book with The Wisdom of Man. Both books contain essential illumination of the core teachings. Pocket size, 115 pages. (Fellowship Press: ISBN 0-914390-42-2)

The four chapters of this book cover in-depth insight into how to carry divine attentiveness in our daily lives. Understanding the larger picture that the human family is one, that all the prophets came from one source, and that we are all part of the great plan of transformation, gives valued purpose to human existence. Questions like: Who am I? Why am I here? And who is God? are explicitly considered and explained.
This is a great companion book with Book of God's Love. Both books contain essential illumination of the core teachings. Pocket size, 115 pages.(Fellowship Press: ISBN 0-914390-45-7)

I call this book, The View From the Ocean of Divine Knowledge. I think the title Fast Ramadan limits its scope. It was called this because many of the talks were given during the fasting month of Ramadan. Many of these talks actually happened during my first six month exposure to Bawa's teachings. They were my introduction. Bare in mind that many of his American students had been with him for a few years by this time, so there was no need to explain concepts like 'monkey mind' or 'dog of desire.' For folks like me just coming in the door, I headed for the bookstore and devoured Guidebook Vol. 1 & 2, so that I could catch up with the core teaching references and get more out of these multilayered explanations. That is why I have put it here in the study order. Most books have a glossary and some are indexed. Large Paperback, 469 pages. (Fellowship Press: ISBN 978-0-914390-72-4)