A Year with Rumi
A Year with Rumi
Coleman Barks
Patrick O'Shaughnessy
There are some arresting and beautiful poems that will make you think. - Patrick O'Shaughnessy
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A Year with Rumi

A Year with Rumi: Daily Readings

Coleman Barks
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Coleman Barks
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Dive into the spiritual depths of Sufism as "A Year with Rumi" by Coleman Barks unfolds the mystical poetry of the world's most beloved poet, Rumi, day by day. This transcendent collection offers 365 of Rumi's most profound and inspiring poems, carefully translated by Barks, whose masterful work has been instrumental in introducing Rumi's wisdom to the Western world. With each page, readers embark on a daily journey of enlightenment, exploring themes of love, existence, and unity with the divine. This anthology not only serves as a daily meditation but also bridges the gap between the ancient and the modern, making the profound teachings of Rumi accessible and relevant to contemporary readers. Coleman Barks, with his unparalleled expertise and poetic sensibility, has selected poems that resonate with today's seekers of truth and beauty. Including fifteen never-before-published poems, this collection invites readers to delve into the sacred and the mysterious within themselves and the world around them. Accompanied by an insightful introduction that situates Rumi within his historical and spiritual context, and an afterword that reflects on the nature of mystic poetry, "A Year with Rumi" is more than a book—it's a spiritual companion and guide. Whether you're a long-time admirer of Rumi or new to his work, this book promises a transformative experience, inviting you to explore the depths of your own soul through the timeless wisdom of a Sufi master.

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Released
2006
31 Oct
Length
432
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There are some arresting and beautiful poems that will make you think. - Patrick O'Shaughnessy
At night, I open the windowand ask the moon to comeand press its face against mine.Breathe into me.Close the language-doorand open the love-window.The moon won't use the door,only the window.
— Coleman Barks, A Year with Rumi

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