New Fons Vitae release

Oneness of Being - Ibn al ‘Arabi

Illustrated by Demi

This illustrated volume contains an extraordinary and unique selection of deeply thought-provoking passages from the widely revered Sufi saint of the 12th century, Ibn Arabi. These quotes are accompanied by exquisite illustrations which support a deeper grasp of the metaphysical principles being offered. GET BOOK...

This is a unique work in that passages from Ibn Arabi’s mystical writings, translated by major scholars in the field, are presented for reflection. More books by Demi HERE.

“The backgrounds of the illustrations are patterned without being predictable, with the imperfections that make them perfect – just as the world is, as Ibn al-ʿArabī reminds us (and al-Ghazali, and Leibniz), the most perfect of all possible worlds. And such a delight it is to have these analogue paintings with character, so far from digital and machine sameness. If these paintings ‘cast you on the path’, then their creator has succeeded. And if they cast you on the path, this may be your invitation to study the Futuhat al-Makkiyah (The Openings Revealed in Makkah).” - Shu`ayb Dr Eric Winkel, translator of Ibn Arabi’s majestic work, Futuhat al-Makkiyah

“The author and illustrator of this beautiful book has discovered a wonderful way to effectively communicate normally difficult material to a wide audience. Almost every time I am working with students on a passage from Ibn Arabi’s Futuhat or Fusus al Hikam — and usually with a number of students reading Ibn Arabi for the first time—I'm struck by how much more penetrating the material would be for the students if the translations were broken down to very small and coherent little sections.” - Professor James Morris, Department of Theology, Boston College

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Children's Spirituality Series

The Light Inside

"This story is inspired by the teachings of the poet Rumi when he reminds us, "You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop." One of the hardest lessons we all must learn is that we are indeed fully equipped to traverse life's many twists and turns. The Light Inside is an effort to convey this teaching from an early age. A parent always wants a child to be completely enveloped in love and safety. Parents want this for all children, not just their own. Many children do not know the truly perfect gift they are to the universe. GET BOOK...

About the Illustrator

A Fulbright Scholar, Demi is the award-winning author of over 300 bestselling children’s books, including Jesus, Al-Ghazali, Rumi, Muhammad, Cyrus the Great, The Psalms of David, and Saint Francis of Assisi. Her titles have sold over five million copies. Both Gandhi and The Nightingale were named New York Times Best Illustrated Books. Major exhibitions of her work have been held in numerous museums in the US, including the Los Angeles County Museum and the Time/Life Gallery in New York City.