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
In less than two centuries of the Golden Age or classical period of ancient Greece, many great achievements were made in various areas of human activity, especially in science, philosophy, and art. Sculpture was no exception, and the artistic works that were created during this short period continue to convey the idea known as the … Read more
Although its origins are tied to temporal, spatial, and ethnic constraints, the art of ancient Greece is still recognized today, after two and a half millennia, as a unique, timeless, universal value. Greek artists managed to create works that embody their philosophical, ethical, and aesthetic ideas, which have a symbolic value much deeper than it … Read more
During the arduous escape to India across the Himalayas, Tibetan refugees carried hundreds of manuscripts, often sacrificing their own lives to preserve them. Many of these precious texts were handed over to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who established the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives in Dharamsala, India, with the aim of preserving and … Read more
The Hellenistic period in history began with the conquests of Alexander the Great in 334 BC and was a time of military and political domination of the Greek Macedonians in the Mediterranean and the Near and Middle East. The political domination of the Macedonians over other peoples from Egypt and Syria to India was accompanied … Read more
Mandalas, as complex symbols, originated in the cultural tradition of tantric Buddhism, but the fundamental idea of the mandala is not solely limited to the Far East. It is present in the architecture, art, and philosophy of all cultures throughout human history, making the concept of connecting the divine and human worlds into a harmonious … Read more
The Great Song of the Bharata Tribe This ancient Indian epic is often referred to as the Indian encyclopedia of history and mythology, politics, law, theology, and philosophy. In addition to the historical elements that depict the development and changes within the ancient Aryan civilization, the Mahabharata reflects both the world of one of the … Read more
f the most powerful tools we possess as human beings. It is not just a means of escaping reality or indulging in whimsical thoughts; it has the potential to elevate our consciousness beyond the limitations of the material world and connect us with the spiritual dimensions. In our modern Western society, imagination is often seen … Read more
“You should never compare yourself to anyone, because the true perfection of every being is found only in comparison with oneself. Helena P. Blavatsky” “We are equal in our souls, in the goals we are pursuing, in the teachings we share, in the spaces where we work – and in many other similar things we … Read more
