This book contains two collections of poems, “Autumn Leaves” and “The Ring”, and is offered here for the first time in a bilingual English-German edition. These collections were written during the final years of Schuon’s life, and they are a sort of metaphysical and spiritual summa, distilling the essence of the philosopher’s thinking and experience into short pieces that are both direct and accessible. As are many other authentic expressions of the spirit, they are also often moving and beautiful.
The various sections include: “Beauty”, “Human Questions”, “Doctrine”, “Recollections”, “Images”, and the “Soul”. In these poetic teachings, Schuon speaks directly to the reader, expressing every conceivable subtlety of spiritual and moral counsel. They comfort and inspire the reader to cultivate inner beauty and seek a deeper consciousness of the presence of God.
