In the Garden by Samuel L. Lewis (Sufi Ahmed Murad Chishti) – 1975 Harmony Books

Rare Spiritual Classic – Sufism, Meditation, Mysticism

Description:
Offered here is a vintage softcover copy of In the Garden by Samuel L. Lewis (also known as Sufi Ahmed Murad Chishti), published in 1975 by Harmony Books, New York, in association with the Lama Foundation, New Mexico.

Samuel L. Lewis (1896–1971), or "Murshid Sam," was an influential American Sufi teacher, mystic, and founder of the Dances of Universal Peace. This book gathers his teachings, poems, prayers, diary excerpts, and reflections, compiled by the Lama Foundation shortly after his passing. It also includes contributions from Ram Dass, Pir Vilayat Khan, and Joe Miller.

A fascinating piece of spiritual counterculture history from the 1970s, blending Eastern mysticism, Sufi tradition, and American spiritual experimentation.

Contents include:

• Preface by Ram Dass

• A Riddle of God by Pir Vilayat Khan

• “For Real” by Joe Miller

• Murshid Sam’s teachings, poems, and prayers

• Sections on meditation, breath, dance, spiritual practices

• Gathas of the Dharma, Karuna Yoga Gita

• Excerpts from his diaries

• Glossary, bibliography, and more

Publication Details:

• Publisher: Harmony Books (Crown Publishers) & Lama Foundation

• Year: 1975

• ISBN: 0-517-524120

• Pages: 288 pp

• Illustrated with photographs and calligraphy

• Softcover

Condition:

• Good vintage condition

• Cover shows some edge wear, rubbing, and light creasing (see photos)

• Small water stain to top margins of first few pages (not affecting text)

• Binding tight, pages clean and unmarked

• Previous price sticker from Elizabeth’s Bookshop still on front

A scarce collectible Sufi spiritual work — an important title for those interested in 20th-century mysticism, Sufi practice, or American counterculture spirituality.