Frithjof Schuon Archive
Featured Books
Vom Göttlichen zum Menschlichen
The book is aimed at people who are in search of a spiritual understanding of the world and their own lives, an understanding that goes beyond the answers that modern sciences or exoterically understood religions can provide.
Featured Poems
Autumn Leaves & The Ring-Equilibrium
Knowledge and love; coldness and warmth —Both combine to shape a wise man’s soul.Then also peace and with it joy —Stillness and motion, that the heart may lack nothing.In each of these poles dwells light,And with it bliss; and our lifeUpwards to God, Who is our First...
Autumn Leaves & The Ring-Six Thoughts
The Spirit has given six guiding thoughts:Renunciation, Act, Contentment, Trust,Knowledge, Selfhood; thou needest nothing more.On the wisdom of each point thou canst rely.Melancholy, bitterness and despairAre the devil’s poisons, which destroy man.The Spirit’s joy,...
Autumn Leaves & The Ring-God Grant
In our childhood we fancy the worldIs all in order and life is merry;But in old age we see: the world is ill,And what it can offer are sour grapes.Scripture has taught us about the Fall:A curse hangs like a shadow over all earthly thingsAnd our souls. Let him save...
Autumn Leaves & The Ring-Synthesis
Synthesis, analysis: you grow sadWhen your mind has picked apart the universe;You need synthesis, for it is your spirit, Which enlightens and gladdens your soul.Take care that a fish not become a bird;Each is distinct — though both are of the earth.Analysis wishes the...
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