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Hafez: Teachings of the Philosopher of Love

Autor Haleh Pourafzal, Roger Montgomery Abdol-Hossein Pourafzal
en Limba Engleză Paperback – mar 2004
An exploration of the Persian poet s spiritual philosophy, with original translations of his poetry
Features extensive insight into the meanings and contexts of the poetry and philosophies of this spiritual teacher
Includes over 30 complete poems by Hafez, including The Wild Deer, often regarded as his masterpiece
For 600 years the Persian poet Hafez has been read, recited, quoted, and loved by millions of people in his homeland and throughout the world. Like his predecessor Rumi, he is a spiritual guide in our search for life s essence. Hafez is both a mystic philosopher and a heartfelt poet of desires and fears.
"Hafez: Teachings of the Philosopher of Love" is the perfect introduction to the man known as the philosopher of love, whose message of spiritual transcendence through rapture and service to others is especially important to our troubled world. His wisdom speaks directly to the cutting edge of philosophy, psychology, social theory, and education and can serve as a bridge of understanding between the West and the Middle East, two cultures in desperate need of mutual empathy."
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780892811885
ISBN-10: 0892811889
Pagini: 272
Dimensiuni: 154 x 227 x 19 mm
Greutate: 0.4 kg
Ediția:REP SUB
Editura: INNER TRADITIONS INTERNATIONAL
Locul publicării:United States

Notă biografică

“Haféz fears nothing. He sees too far; he sees throughout; such is the only man I wish to see or be.”<br />

Recenzii

"This book is an ideal introduction to the spiritual guidance offered in Hafez's verses."--Bodhi Tree Book Review, Winter 1999 / Spring 2000

Textul de pe ultima copertă

SPIRITUALITY / POETRY "Hafez has no peer." --Goethe "Hafez fears nothing. He sees too far; he sees throughout; such is the only man I wish to see or be." --Ralph Waldo Emerson "The unity of spirit and mind is the legacy of Hafez." --Nietzsche For six hundred years the Persian poet Hafez has been read, recited, quoted, and loved by millions of people in his homeland and throughout the world. In Hafez: Teachings of the Philosopher of Love new contemporary translations by one of the leading scholars of Hafez connect this traditional spiritual and philosophical wisdom to a modern vision of the world. The book includes over thirty complete poems by Hafez, accompanied by commentary from the authors on the meanings and contexts of the poetry and philosophies of this spiritual teacher. Authors Haleh Pourafzal and Roger Montgomery show how the visionary poet Hafez--whose work inspired Goethe, Nietzsche, and Ralph Waldo Emerson--can serve as an ideal source of inner renewal in our often troubled world, as well as a bridge between the West and Middle East, two cultures in desperate need of mutual empathy. HALEH POURAFZAL (1956-2002) was the daughter of Abdol-Hossein Pourafzal, a lifelong student of Persian linguistics and direct descendant of the creator of the contemporary Farsi prose form. Haleh grew up tuned to the spirit of the great poet during her childhood in Tehran, where her father would perform daily recitations of Hafez's poetry. She drew upon her father's expertise in developing her own interpretations of the poet's verse. From the moment Haleh introduced her husband, ROGER MONTGOMERY, to the poetry of Hafez, they shared a deep love and respect for his work. It was in the spirit of gaining a greater understanding of this great poet, sage, and philosopher that this book was born. Montgomery is also the author of Twenty Count: Secret Mathematical System of the Aztec/Maya and lives in Berkeley, California.

Cuprins


List of Complete Ghazals
Acknowledgments
Notes on the Text
Introduction by Roger Montgomery
One Soul Standing Guard by Haleh Pourafzal

Part 1: Tavern of the Human Spirit

Philosopher of Love
Jamshid's Biluminous Cup
Rend: The Warrior of Life

Part 2: Rendi: The Pathway

To Study the Poet
Step 1--Ancient Ways
Step 2--Making the Prayer House Quake
Step 3--Gathered Memory
Step 4--The Goal of Truth
Step 5--Focusing Awareness
Step 6--A Choice of Mythology
Step 7--Inspiration Without Fantasy
Step 8--Clarity in Ecstasy
Step 9--The Gift of Compassion
Step 10--Generosity's Impulse
Step 11--The Need for Stretching
Step 12--The Rage of Love
Step 13-- Surrender to Mystery
Step 14--Giving Way to Abandon
Step 15--The Blessing of Good Companions
Step 16--The Realm of Sacredness
Step 17--The Joy of Imagination
Step 18--Summoning Courage
Step 19--Beyond Mind's Speculations
Step 20--Constant Vigilance

Part 3: In Today's World

The Big Picture
Justice
Sustainability
Service

Part 4: A Tale of Our Journey
The Elder Takes His Leave
The Wild Deer

Notes
Farsi (Persian) Glossary
Selected English Bibliography
Farsi Bibliography

Index