Chinese Gleams of Sufi Light: Wang Tai-yü's Great Learning of the Pure and Real and Liu Chih's Displaying the Concealment of the Real Realm. With a ... from the Persian by William C. Chittick

Wonderful study of this little known corner of the Islamic world. First the author covers the history of Islam in china and the development of a Chinsese/Islamic identity that was completely unique both to Islam and to the Chinese world around them.Secondly a study of Chinese Sufi text and translation. A wonderful work which examines how Islam was understood by Chinese Muslims and how it was practiced.

A very interesting topic, that's really difficult to find in other sources

Well, just read articles on how Liu Chih interpreted structure of changes into Islamic perspectives. Liu Chih did many adaptations in order to adapt it into sufi's world. Very interesting articles which actually parts of this book and confirmed with neo-confucian's ideas of Liu Chih's time. Quite enlightening although just read parts of this book. I recommended this book to everyone who want to deepen their understanding on this "change" subject. Though, four stars is the highest of my scales since there are no one who are really capable to cover the whole civilization, from beginning to contemporary. Peace.

Absolutely fascinating and very informative, especially the parallels drawn with duality in the creation and Tao. Found the book so interesting taht i have now purchased the author's book ' The Tao of Islam'

great