Looking for Rumi: A Quest to Find the Treasure Beneath the Ruins.
Marian Brehmer

Der Schatz unter den Ruinen: Meine Reisen mit Rumi zu den Quellen der Weisheit
German, Herder, 193 pages
English and Turkish translations are available
World rights (exc. German)
Includes 50 photographs and a chapter with recommended Rumi resources
Inspired by his love of Sufism and the poetry of Jalaluddin Rumi, the German-born writer Marian Brehmer shares his stories harvested from twelve extraordinary years of traveling in Rumi’s footsteps.
Marian Brehmer embarks on a captivating journey into the heart of Islamic mysticism, where he encounters Sufis, seekers, and sages across Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, and Turkey—regions often overshadowed by negative headlines and deep misconceptions.
At the centre of his exploration stands the legendary figure of Rumi, the revered saint and poet whose influence has surged in the West. But what does Rumi mean to the people living between the Hindu Kush and the Bosphorus, in the lands he once walked? To what extent is his spirit still alive today? How does his wisdom continue to inspire and guide those who seek inner illumination?
Guided by Rumi’s timeless teachings, Marian's pilgrimage spans both the physical and spiritual realms, weaving through ancient landscapes and intimate self-discovery. His journey is not just an exploration of Islamic mysticism but a profound quest for the deepest roots of human existence, stirring within all of us a renewed sense of spiritual longing and connection.
"Whatever exists in the world is not separate from you.
Whatever you are looking for,
ask it from yourself - for that is you!"