Rumi (1207–1273)

What do poetry and yoga have in common? A call to pay attention. An exploration of self. An invitation to notice. Yoga teacher and librarian Marie Blair brings movement and words together during National Poetry Month. No experience with either yoga or poetry is necessary, and adults of all ages are welcome. It is low-impact and designed with seniors in mind. Bring your curiosity. Wear comfortable clothes. Come prepared to listen and discuss poetry followed by exploring gentle movement. Participants will receive handouts of poems by Rumi, Mary Oliver, and Wendell Berry, among others. No registration required, but please bring your own mat. (Muscogulus)… (mer)

In Rumi’s classic tale, a parrot lives in a golden cage. His master dotes on him and will give him anything he wants. But what if the parrot just wants to be free? Rashin’s sweeping, colorful illustrations evoke the classic designs of Rumi’s thirteenth century-Persia. Ages 5 – 8. (NorthSouth)

Street: 5015 Connecticut Ave NW City: Washington, Province: District Of Columbia Postal Code: 20008 Country: United States (tillagd från IndieBound)… (mer)

13th century Persian poet Rumi is now one of the most widely read poets in the United States. In this talk, scholar and translator Jawid Mojaddedi discusses the beauty of Rumi’s Masnavi: its folk tales, sacred history, entertaining stories and lessons, all written in rhyming couplets. This talk is followed by a performance of the poems set to music (in English and Persian) by distinguished composer and Persian classical performer Amir Vahab with his ensemble. (rmharris)… (mer)

13th century Persian poet Rumi is now one of the most widely read poets in the United States. In this talk, scholar and translator Jawid Mojaddedi discusses the beauty of Rumi’s Masnavi: its folk tales, sacred history, entertaining stories and lessons, all written in rhyming couplets. This talk is followed by a performance of the poems set to music (in English and Persian) by distinguished composer and Persian classical performer Amir Vahab with his ensemble. (rmharris)… (mer)

Poets House at the 2014 AWP Conference & Bookfair

Thirteenth-century Persian poet Rumi is now the most popular poet in the United States. Leading Rumi interpreter Coleman Barks reads his beloved versions of the Sufi poet’s verse, biographer Brad Gooch shares research into Rumi’s lived experience, and poet Anne Waldman reflects on Rumi’s contribution to poetry’s ecstatic tradition. (rmharris)… (mer)

Andrew Harvey (Love's Glory, Essential teachings, Heart Yoga, New Self, New World, The Seasons of the Soul, Radical Passion, Saving the White Lions, Occupy Spirituality)
Linda Tucker (Saving the White Lions)

The author of more than two dozen books, Andrew Harvey began his study and practice of Hinduism in 1978 after meeting a succession of Indian saints and sages. He has studied with masters such as Thuksey Rinpoche and Father Bede Griffiths for more than 30 years. Harvey was awarded the Christmas Humphrey prize for A Journey in Ladakh, the Humanities Team Award (an award previously received by Desmond Tutu) for his 2010 body of work, and a Nautilus Award for The Hope. He is founder and director of the Institute of Sacred Activism. (tillagd från Random House)… (mer)

Meet author Mirza Iqbal Ashraf “Rumi’s Holistic Humanism: The Timeless Appeal of the Great Mystic Poet” (Mingle & munch on hors d'ouevres from Bistro-to-Go) (6:30 – 7:45pm) Enjoy a unique world-class recital “Poetry & Music of Rumi” authentic Persian nay, tanbor & daf drum Acclaimed musician Amir Vahab Rumi presenter Peter Rogen celebrate their 24th performance together (8:00 – 9:15pm)

Location: Street: Kleinert/James Arts Center - 34 Tinker Street Additional: City: Woodstock, Province: New York Postal Code: 12498 Country: United States (tillagd från IndieBound)… (mer)