Mulla Nasredin Serie

The book explores the irresistible allure of popping, a seemingly simple yet addictive activity that captivates individuals. It delves into the psychological and sensory experiences associated with this phenomenon, highlighting how it can lead to unexpected consequences and an inability to resist. Through engaging anecdotes and insights, the narrative examines the broader implications of such compulsive behaviors, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences with addiction and temptation.

. with dw, 2003, 450pp

Here, Nasrudin's anecdotes are seen to be parallel to the mind's working, designed to amuse the tea-house, but also intended for use on other levels.

Many countries claim Nasrudin as a native, although few have gone so far as Turkey in exhibiting a 'grave' of the wisest fool who ever lived, and holding an annual Nasrudin Festival. He is the greatest, most intriguing, character of folklore found in any Eastern land. Versions of his back-to-front thinking can be found in Morocco, Egypt and Russia, in Turkey, Greece, Albania and Afghanistan. Since Idries Shah made Nasrudin's genius available to mainstream Western readers three decades ago, people from every walk of life have laughed at and learned from the wise fool's inimitable escapades.

Collected stories about a popular figure in the folklore of many Asian and European countries.

The humorous adventures of Mulla Nasrudin serve as valuable exercises in Sufi studies, reflecting the belief that deep intuition is the true guide to knowledge. As the wise fool of Eastern folklore, Nasrudin's stories not only entertain but also impart wisdom, making them an essential part of Sufi teachings.

Here, Nasrudin's anecdotes are set in parallel to the workings of the mind - designed to amuse the audience in the tea-house, but also intended to be used on other levels.