Frithjof Schuon Archive

The world exists — but as a changing play;God-consciousness is absolute.It bespeaks the One, Sublime Goal —Salvation, which ever beckoned in thy heart.So stand before God, and let things comeTo thee; think not thou art alone.Faith and resignation shall avail theeOn...

Delight in the many, longing for the One:Mysteries that are emphasized in music and dance —Amongst Spaniards, Russians and Hungarians —And combine in an enchanting rapture.Delight in the many: strength and cheerfulnessClose to nature — far from hollow...

Gypsy, thy violin wept a long time —It was a love-song without nameThat faded away unheard, at the brink of night.Because thy soul avoided thine own heart,Thou knewst not whither thou wouldst wander,And stoodst lonesome as the day took leave.Until the singing of thy...

God is the center that reconciles the worldWith its meaning, the meaning out of which it arose —He was a hidden treasure that had to be known;He transformed Himself into a symbol.Where is the path to the ultimate center?May the Lord build for us the golden bridge.What...