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Blog: On Idries Shah and Sufism by Steven Nightingale
Venture capitalist, philanthropist, author and poet Steven Nightingale argues that Idries Shah’s works on Sufism have a transcendental value allied with their practical and daily usefulness.
Republished: The Commanding Self by Idries Shah
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Sir David Attenborough receives the ISF Award for Human Achievement
We’re delighted to announce that the first ISF Award for Human Achievement goes to Sir David Attenborough.
ISF-UNESCO World Tales Short Story Competition Launch
Climate change, human rights violations, conflicts, racism and discrimination are among many threats to our present and future. In the face of adversity, creative young minds need to be encouraged to find innovative solutions. With the aim to foster imagination, resourcefulness and ingenuity, UNESCO and the Idries Shah Foundation (ISF) launch the World Tales Short Story … Read More
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