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Adastra and Stella Maris: Poems by Frithjof Schuon
Adastra and Stella Maris: Poems by Frithjof Schuon represent the heart of Schuon’s German poems. These two books, combined in one volume, express, in the words of Annemarie Schimmel, “a mystery that lies beyond the normal human expression…
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Autumn Leaves & The Ring-Miniatures
I wish to mention Hindu paintings,With their child-like fairy-tale scenes;Krishna and Râdhâ, flute-play and circling dance —Flowers that bow before the sun.All this is Lîlâ, Mâyâ’s play and happiness —The primordial fabric of Existence is music.Of course, there are...
Autumn Leaves & The Ring-Scrolls
The gray ink paintings of the Chinese: Mountain, stream and forest, emerging from the mist —As if earth’s beauty, lifting her veilAs in a dream, wished to show her depth —The depth that contains Yin-Yang and the Tao —Acts on the soul like Heaven’s balm.
Autumn Leaves & The Ring-Far-East
One speaks of the Greek miracle; it isA dubious phenomenon — a two-edged sword.But unambiguous is the Japanese miracle,Which belongs to the greatest in the world of arts.For Japan’s art combines richness and splendorWith simplicity — the spiritual power of Shinto;And...
Autumn Leaves & The Ring-In Other Words
Beyond-Being, Being, Existence — root, crown, branches;Beyond-Being is non-personal, Being is personal,Existence, multi-personal. Beyond-Being isInfinitely far; Being is close, reconciling.And Existence is that which we are: splitInto thousands upon thousands of...
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