World Wisdom: 168 books
Songs Without Names Vol. I-Vi: Poems By
Poems by Frithjof Schuon
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2010
During the last three years of his life Frithjof Schuon wrote approximately 3,500 poems in his mother tongue German. These poems express every conceivable subtlety of spiritual and moral counsel, and the same sharpness of intellect, profundity, comprehensiveness, and compassion which one finds in Schuon’s other writings.
To Have a Center
A New Translation with Selected Letters
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2015
In this new edition of his powerfully original work, Schuon covers an array of metaphysical, cosmological, and anthropological subjects. In the book’s signature essay, entitled “To Have a Center”, the author surveys the ambiguous phenomenon of modern genius, showing how Western humanistic society...
Songs Without Names Vol. Vii-Xii: Poems
Poems by Frithjof Schuon
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2010
During the last three years of his life Frithjof Schuon wrote approximately 3,500 poems in his mother tongue German. These poems express every conceivable subtlety of spiritual and moral counsel, and the same sharpness of intellect, profundity, comprehensiveness, and compassion which one finds in Schuon’s other writings.
Singing the Way
Insights into Poetry & Spiritual Transformation
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2005
Singing the Way explores the relationship between poetry and true contemplation. Author Patrick Laude seeks first to disperse romantic notions of how the poetic process works, but goes on to suggest that it is inherently more profound than modern practitioners imagine. Laude tells us that in itself true...
Unveiling the Garden of Love
Mystical Symbolism in Layla Majnun & Gita Govinda
Language: English
Release Date: July 11, 2008
Discover the common ground shared between Islamic Sufism and Hindu Bhaktism through their literary expressions. This book examines two classic love poems—The Story of Layla Majnun (written by Nezami in the Sufi tradition) and Gita Govinda (written by Jayadeva in the Hindu tradition)—and finds common experiences of love shared between these seemingly disparate cultures.
The Shin Buddhist Classical Tradition
A Reader in Pure Land Teaching
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2014
This second volume of passages gathered from the leading monks and teachers of the Pure Land, or Shin, school of Buddhist teaching focuses on religious practice. Extending from the foundational texts and first interpreters in the 4th century, to Rennyo in the 15th century, Professor Bloom's selections...
The Knight, the Princess, and the Magic Rock
A Classic Persian Tale
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2013
The Knight, the Princess & the Magic Rock beautifully brings to life the enchanting story of Bijan, a brave young knight from the ancient land of Persia, and his star-crossed lover, Manijeh, princess of an enemy kingdom. Originally written over a thousand years ago, the story has been rendered...
Symbol of Divine Light
The Lamp in Islamic Culture and Other Traditions
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2018
Symbol of Divine Light surveys the history of the mosque lamp, describing the numerous variants made in different historical periods and containing more than 200 stunning color and b/w illustrations. The deep significance of light and the lamp in Islamic culture and other traditions—Jewish, Christian,...
by Alexis York Lumbard
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2013
Lavishly illustrated by award-winning illustrator, Demi, this magical and inspiring story of the adventures of a flock of wayfaring birds in search of their king will delight children with its tales of overcoming fear, physical hardship, and inner limitations. Based on an 800 year old classical parable,...
The Dreidel that Wouldn't Spin
A Toyshop Tale of Hanukkah
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2014
“This dreidel doesn’t work!” the father had cried. “What do you mean? How can a dreidel not work?” the shopkeeper asked. It was certainly the most beautiful spinning top the shopkeeper had ever seen, with magical golden letters on its sides. But it just would not spin for two spoiled children...
The Compassionate Warrior
Abd el-Kader of Algeria
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2013
A brilliant military strategist, superb horseman, statesman, philosopher, Muslim saint . . . Emir Abdel Kader (1808-1883) was an international celebrity in his own time, known for his generosity and kindness even towards enemies. Today he is recognized as one of the noblest leaders of the 19th century...
by John Chryssavgis, Marilyn Rouvelas
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2015
Do you sometimes feel unhappy or jealous and don’t know what to do? A long time ago, Anthony (c. 251-360 A.D.) felt like this, but decided to do something about his sad heart. He gave up everything he owned and set out with nothing to find answers. His journey took him into the desert of Egypt,...
Princess Sophie and the Six Swans
A Tale from the Brothers Grimm
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2017
Princess Sophie, the spirited young heroine of this adapted tale from the Brothers Grimm, finds herself faced with an incredible challenge and some lessons to learn. She had forgotten her departed mother’s warning to temper loyalty and strength with a compassionate heart. Antagonized by Sophie’s...
Custer's Last Battle
Red Hawk's Account of the Battle of the Little Bighorn
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2013
On the morning of June 25, 1876, a force of 700 men from the 7th US Calvary led by General George Armstrong Custer attacked an Indian encampment on the banks of the Little Big Horn River. Unbeknownst to Custer, he faced the combined might of the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes, led by their greatest...