Have you heard the Taoist tale of “The Harp Taming”? Once upon a time in the Lung Men Gorge (Dragon’s Gate) stood a paulownia tree, the true ruler of the forest. It lifted its head to converse with the stars; its roots delved deep into the earth, intertwining its bronze tendrils with those of the … Read more
Soul is a kind of harmony, a fusion of opposites, and man is a part of universal harmony. Filolaj, Aristoksen Harmony, the balance of diversity, is perhaps easiest to recognize in art and nature. Every harmonious artistic form speaks to our hearts because Harmony is always where Love is… W. A. Mozart said: “I gather … Read more
French artist Emile Galle is one of the most prominent glass painters of his time. He is considered one of the pioneers of a new style in art, known as Art Nouveau in France. He was born in 1846 in Nancy, a city famous for its ceramics and furniture production. His father was also a … Read more
… And the morning dawned. Dew fell, Glistening in large drops. The morning star shines. The wide leaves of the jasmine tremble and quiver. Vladimir Vidrić, Morning Slava Raškaj, Self-portrait Slava Raškaj (January 2, 1877 – March 29, 1906) Anyone who mentions the biography and paintings of Slava Raškaj always adds a few lines of … Read more
Last year marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of Helen Beatrix Potter, an English writer and illustrator, best known for her brightly illustrated stories about adorable animals. She was born on July 28, 1866 in London, into a typical Victorian family. Her mother was the daughter of a wealthy shipbuilder and cotton merchant, and … Read more
Peek out, little flower, from the bark, And a blue forest emerges With saffron head Like eyes, like sky, like sea. My solitude, Lift your head up high! You have the ability to listen To the music of birds, To the notes of spring strings, And hands to embrace the forest… And you are not … Read more
Ralph Waldo Emerson represents a milestone in American literature and culture, as the pioneer of a new era and new ideas in literature, philosophy, and the study of religions. He is also referred to as the father of modern American literature, who strongly influenced numerous American writers, most notably Walt Whitman, whose arrival he predicted … Read more
After a long cold winter, Spring is calling us again: “Take out from your drawers Those beautiful dreams of yours And follow me now; I offer you a kingdom of flowers, I give you my sparrows And buds from the trees. Under my sun, new life is born All around; Under my sun, know that … 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
…It is important for your spirit to be elevated in the world of true understanding, while not forgetting the value of what is ordinary. Always seek the truth of beauty, always return to the world of ordinary experience… Basho Haiku poetry, like other aspects of Japanese culture, is deeply infused with Zen. What is Zen? … Read more
