SPIRITUALITY / POETRY

“Haféz has no peer.”
Goethe

“Haféz fears nothing. He sees too far; he sees throughout; such is the only man I wish to see or be.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson

“The unity of spirit and mind is the legacy of Haféz.”
Nietzsche

For six hundred years the Persian poet Haféz has been read, recited, quoted, and loved by millions of people in his homeland and throughout the world. In Haféz: Teachings of the Philosopher of Lovenew contemporary translations by one of the leading scholars of Haféz connect this traditional spiritual and philosophical wisdom to a modern vision of the world. The book includes over thirty complete poems by Haféz, accompanied by commentary from the authors on the meanings and contexts of the poetry and philosophies of this spiritual teacher. Authors Haleh Pourafzal and Roger Montgomery show how the visionary poet Haféz--whose work inspired Goethe, Nietzsche, and Ralph Waldo Emerson--can serve as an ideal source of inner renewal in our often troubled world, as well as a bridge between the West and Middle East, two cultures in desperate need of mutual empathy.

HALEH POURAFZAL (1956�“2002) was the daughter of Abdol-Hossein Pourafzal, a lifelong student of Persian linguistics and direct descendant of the creator of the contemporary Farsi prose form. Haleh grew up tuned to the spirit of the great poet during her childhood in Tehran, where her father would perform daily recitations of Haféz’s poetry. She drew upon her father’s expertise in developing her own interpretations of the poet’s verse. From the moment Haleh introduced her husband, ROGER MONTGOMERY, to the poetry of Haféz, they shared a deep love and respect for his work. It was in the spirit of gaining a greater understanding of this great poet, sage, and philosopher that this book was born. Montgomery is also the author of Twenty Count: Secret Mathematical System of the Aztec/Maya and lives in Berkeley, California.

"This book is an ideal introduction to the spiritual guidance offered in Hafez's verses."

Hafez has no peer. (Goethe)

This beautifully written and nicely presented discourse on his life and work honors the poet as a significant figure whose influence resonates still. (NAPRA ReView)

This book is an ideal introduction to the spiritual guidance offered in Hafez's verses. (Bodhi Tree Book Review, Winter 1999 / Spring 2000)

"Haféz has no peer."

SPIRITUALITY / POETRY?Haf?z has no peer.? Goethe ?Haf?z fears nothing. He sees too far; he sees throughout; such is the only man I wish to see or be.? Ralph Waldo Emerson ?The unity of spirit and mind is the legacy of Haf?z.? Nietzsche For six hundred years the Persian poet Haf?z has been read, recited, quoted, and loved by millions of people in his homeland and throughout the world. In Haf?z: Teachings of the Philosopher of Love new contemporary translations by one of the leading scholars of Haf?z connect this traditional spiritual and philosophical wisdom to a modern vision of the world. The book includes over thirty complete poems by Haf?z, accompanied by commentary from the authors on the meanings and contexts of the poetry and philosophies of this spiritual teacher. Authors Haleh Pourafzal and Roger Montgomery show how the visionary poet Haf?z--whose work inspired Goethe, Nietzsche, and Ralph Waldo Emerson--can serve as an ideal source of inner renewal in our often troubled world, as well as a bridge between the West and Middle East, two cultures in desperate need of mutual empathy. HALEH POURAFZAL (1956?2002) was the daughter of Abdol-Hossein Pourafzal, a lifelong student of Persian linguistics and direct descendant of the creator of the contemporary Farsi prose form. Haleh grew up tuned to the spirit of the great poet during her childhood in Tehran, where her father would perform daily recitations of Haf?z's poetry. She drew upon her father's expertise in developing her own interpretations of the poet's verse. From the moment Haleh introduced her husband, ROGER MONTGOMERY, to the poetry of Haf?z, they shared a deep love and respect for his work. It was in the spirit of gaining agreater understanding of this great poet, sage, and philosopher that this book was born. Montgomery is also the author of Twenty Count: Secret Mathematical System of the Aztec/Maya and lives in Berkeley, California.

An exploration of the Persian poet’s spiritual philosophy, with original translations of his poetry

•Features extensive insight into the meanings and contexts of the poetry and philosophies of this spiritual teacher

•Includes over 30 complete poems by Hafz, including “The Wild Deer,”often regarded as his masterpiece

For 600 years the Persian poet Hafz has been read, recited, quoted, and loved by millions of people in his homeland and throughout the world. Like his predecessor Rumi, he is a spiritual guide in our search for life’s essence. Hafz is both a mystic philosopher and a heartfelt poet of desires and fears.

Hafz: Teachings of the Philosopher of Loveis the perfect introduction to the man known as the philosopher of love, whose message of spiritual transcendence through rapture and service to others is especially important to our troubled world. His wisdom speaks directly to the cutting edge of philosophy, psychology, social theory, and education and can serve as a bridge of understanding between the West and the Middle East, two cultures in desperate need of mutual empathy. LANGUAGE: engeng

Extensive insights into the meanings and contexts of the poetry and philosophies of this ancient teacher.

A native of Iran, Haleh Pourafzal (1956�“2002) studied the poetry of Haféz all her life. She was the former education director of Oxfam America, the international relief and development agency. Together with her husband, Roger Montgomery, Pourafzal founded Circle of Scribes, a unique consulting firm that creates visionary approaches to growth and social change. Roger Montgomery is also the author of Twenty Count: Secret Mathematical System of the Aztec/Mayaand lives in Berkeley, California.