The Book of Mirdad: The Strange Story of a Monastery Which Was Once Called the Ark

Probably only the best book I will ever lay my eyes upon, every paragraph is worth a handful of gold in terms of spiritual value. I don't think I can ever go back to seeing the world through the old smeared lens of illusion ever again after reading it, and I'm barely halfway through... Every second spent reading this is a great pleasure, privilege and just shear joy. If you get this book like blessed OSHO says, you shall drop your suffering like a dirty piece of nasty torn clothing. This also makes for a truly precious gift, the quality and magnitude of which is hard to match. It only has to be read with a certain receptivity and desire for truth.

Anyone who is considering purchasing this book will, most likely, already have taken the first, essential, steps upon the inward journey of spiritual awakening. I am sure, then, they will be ready and equipped to understand and appreciate the text. The Book Of Mirdad is exquisitely written. A most poetic read, I found it completely enchanting from beginning to end and did not want to put it down. I totally agree with other critiques, in that : it should be read slowly as to digest it thoroughly and it can be re-read many times ( almost to the point of reference ) A truly beautiful book.

This is the best book that I have ever read, its easy to understand and short. I finished it in one sitting, but its not a book that you read and put on the shelve. Each time that I read it I found that there was so much more that I missed the first time around. This book a very valuable gem to have. But be ready for it..

Good book for these who understands and can hear

Whenever we embark on a journey that is meant to make us grow, It’s important to acknowledge that growth is usually an uncomfortable process. Stepping back into the unknown, and doing things we have never done can make us feel fearful and then for that reason we may hesitate if we are taking the right decisions. Here is when discerning between intuition and a mind stimulated emotion is crucial. If you want changes in your life, different actions need to be taken Trust your inner guidance. Because your mind will always try and keep you safe, but no real growth happens in the comfort zone. Recommend this book highly to anyone who just wants to understand life.

I was recommended this book by Osho in one of his own books, a recommendation difficult to ignore, I have subsequentlyread it four times and still marvel at it's metaphoric irony with the World we live in, told in simple terms almost parables of enlightenment.

Absolute truth and clarity. Full of light, deep insight and incredible love and enlightening thank you.

Classic of Sufism. I liked Ghibran's The Prophet but his one is not my cup of tea.

Great book

Ask not what this book can teach, ask yourself how much you are willing to learn and unlearn. Keep your head aside, leave all your philosophical/religious arguments and read it. It is as pleasing as Beethoven’s symphony, enjoy it like a cup of coffee, Savour Every Moment!!!!

The book arrived in excellent condition. However, beyond its physical state, I'd like to discuss the content it offers—the compelling story it narrates, which everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. There are millions of books in the world, but The Book of Mirdad stands out far above any other book in existence. It is unfortunate that very few people are acquainted with it, for the simple reason that it is not a religious scripture. It is a parable, a fiction, but containing oceanic truth. It is a book to be read by the heart, not by mind. It is a book not to be understood but experienced.

livro que pode mudar sua vida!!!

The Book of Mirdad is an amoral, irrationalist call for reverence and unity. With themes common to Nietzsches “Thus Spoke Zarathustra” and Martin Bubers “I-Thou”, this book, although small in stature is mighty in depth. I read this book as a recommendation from a friend who is very into astrology, so my guard was definitely up, as I excepted pseudoscientific, metaphysical Rhetoric. But what I found was, well yeah. Pretty much exactly that. BUT the book delivers its content in such a way that the reader can draw from it only as much as the reader can draw from oneself. At face value, this book has all the makings to be a text of Sufism. It preaches harmony through contradiction, birth through death, and unity through difference; it’s a direct attack on Aristotle’s “firmest principle” — that something cannot be and not be at the same time. This book is not for the dogmatic religious zealot who find offense in individuality. The entire book is predicated on a canonically heretical interpretation of a book that 1/3 of the world holds as sacred. This book is for the dreamer who envisions a world of peace, stemming from a book that has so far only inspired war and division. The authors transvaluation of Christian morality (hence the Nietzschean Geist at play) is fecund, insofar as it forces the reader to think. For this alone, I give the book 5 stars and would recommend to anyone. The author, Mikhail Naimy, beautifully fuses post-modern ideology (heavily influenced by Nietzsche) with classic Jewish theology (As elaborated on by Martin Buber) in his amoral interpretation of the Genesis story. For example, Naimy points to the original sin not being the eating of the forbidden fruit from The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, but rather to Adam and Eve (who he views as one) clothing themselves before god. Nietzsche’s amoralism lurks in the insinuation that paradise was found where man knew not of good and evil, whereas Bubers I-Thou distinction finds footing in the authors idea of the original sin being man clothing himself from god, thus instantiating the ego, separating the “I” from the “Thou” — a blunder that the author claims man has been struggling with since. Despite your take on the Authors views, every single concept put forth in this book has rooting in hundreds of years of philosophy and theology, which is to say, it’s worthwhile to encounter. 10/10. Written as a dance more so than a book, this text will lift you on the wings of eagles, where your lofty soul will be forced to view itself from far above.