Jalal al-Din Rumi (1207–1273)

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. (added from Random House)… (more)

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 (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Coleman Barks discusses Winter Sky: New and Selected Poems, 1968-2008.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to meet one of America's finest and most distinguished poets and translators, Coleman Barks. The noted UGA literary figure doesn't make many public appearances these days, and we're thrilled to welcome him to the Center for the Book. He'll be talking about his important new book, Winter Sky: New and Selected Poems, 1968-2008. It's a book that the noted American poet Robert Bly says shows Barks to be a "master" of his art. Others hail Barks' "rich transfusion of vitality" and his "thoughtful compassion." This is a major collection, and we know you'll want to hear Barks and get your own signed copy. He has written and translated dozens of books and is the foremost translator of the 13th century mystical poet Jalal Al-Din, and his bestsellers include The Essential Rumi and Rumi: The Book of Love. Charis Books will join us as the bookseller for this evening. (jasbro)… (more)