Thank God for Desmond Tutu
Christopher Ryan | pays a poetic tribute to the South African archbishop and human rights activist who died on 26th December
Exploring the Power of Love in ‘Attar’s Conference of the Birds
Kenneth Avery explores the famous story of Shaykh San‘an
“What is important today is the view that friendship and love cut across religious or denominational horizons and connect believers and unbelievers alike.”
Reflections: Beside Still Waters
James Harpur | contemplates St Columba, Covid and the Rainmaker, and asks: how can we make our living conditions less hostile?
Introducing… Joanna Macy on ‘Climate Crisis as Spiritual Path’
Jane Clark | presents a short video by the pioneering eco-philosopher and activist
Review: The Ark in the Flood of Time
Richard Gault | reviews three epic tales from a master storyteller
The Heritage of Afghanistan
Robert Darr reflects on his long relationship with the people and culture of this ancient land, and shares his insights into its present situation
“No matter how powerful you are, there is nothing you can do to counteract the effect of beauty… the Taliban ultimately can’t succeed because the Afghan people are too strongly rooted in their music and poetry.”