An elderly pilgrim was on his way to the Himalayan mountains on a very cold winter day when freezing rain began to fall. The innkeeper said to him, “Good sir, how will you reach the mountains in this weather?” The old man cheerfully replied, “My heart is already there, so it is not difficult for … Read more
Oh, Infinite! There is an old bond between you and me; a tight bond forged by poets. Namdev (1270 – 1350) Poetry is undoubtedly one of the witnesses of the human spirit and life. Every valuable poem opens up a landscape through which we encounter the elements of life’s reality. We strive to experience them … Read more
When Hafiz was once asked: Who is a poet?, he replied: A poet is someone who is capable of pouring light into a glass, then raising it and quenching your beautiful dry, sacred mouth. Iranian poet Shamsuddin Muhammad (around 1320 – 1389), better known by his nickname, Hafiz, which in Arabic means the one who … Read more
“Some say, ‘Everything!’ Others say, ‘Nothing!’ Nietzsche said, ‘He is dead!’ Atheists say, ‘He doesn’t exist at all!’ Perhaps the question should be posed in a different way: not, what does God do, but rather what does He do with us? I tried to find Him on the cross of Christians, but He wasn’t there. … Read more
The Chinese philosopher Mengzi (Mencius, 372-288 BC) is a follower of Confucius’ teachings and a representative of the idealistic wing of Confucianism. He was born in the state of Zou (northwestern part of present-day Shandong province), which bordered the state of Lu, Confucius’ hometown. His mother played an important role in his life, raising him … Read more
