Zen Buddhism and Sufism have many similarities. Some can argue that Buddhism greatly influenced the Sufis of Central Asia. Here are two good videos looking at Zen Buddhism:
Sufis Contemplation and Meditation: Practice to attain God Consciousness
May 12, 2010 Leave a Comment
Here is a good post by Inspirations and Creative Thoughts looking at Sufism.
Excerpt:
God is your mirror in which you contemplate yourself and you are His mirror in which He contemplates His Divine Attributes. - Ibn Arabi
Read more here -> http://www.mysticsaint.info/2010/05/sufis-contemplation-practice-to-attain.html#links
What kind of Muslim are you?
March 28, 2010 Leave a Comment
I scored an 18 on the “What Kind of Muslim are you?” quiz. I was rated as a spirtitual seeker which does not surprise me one bit… 
Results are below:
You are a spiritual seeker.
Ibn Battuta traveled the Muslim world looking for answers. Like this famous traveler, you are also looking for answers and have also found yourself wandering through the world of Islam. The spiritual realm of Islam particularly appeals to you. You probably toy with the idea of Sufism and may enjoy reading mystic poets such as Rumi or Hafez. For you, Islam is a state of being that leads to your ultimate connection to God through your submission to Him. Although Islam often guides you on many practical questions, you are more likely than not looking to connect to God and others on a more spiritual level. Many of the social regulations or rules of Islam may seem daunting and unnecessary. You continue to have questions, as well as faith.
Take the quiz yourself at this web address: http://www.beliefnet.com/section/quiz/index.asp?sectionID=10007&surveyID=108
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