A verse on the imperative of right action, with a connection to the five remembrances of Buddhism. From chapter 4, “The Imperative of Right Action.” Translated from the Tamil by […]
Tirukkural Verses, Interviews, and Reviews
From and about The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural.
Broken Cart Full of Feathers: A Kural Conversation with Mark Silver
Strength That Knows and Knowing Our Strengths With Heart of Business founder Mark Silver I was honored and moved to explore power, relationships, awareness, and discerning one’s limits as reflected […]
Kural 211: Tiruvalluvar on Kindness and Rain
A verse on generosity and giving without expectation. From chapter 22, “Knowing What Is Fitting.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Rage, Wonder & the Poetry of Paint: A Kural Conversation with Pam Ingalls
Painting, Seeing, and Being Seen With my friend Pam Ingalls I was delighted to explore poetry, painting, and what faces reveal and conceal in the light of chapter 71, “Reading […]
Kural 71: The Tirukkural on Love
A verse on the gift of tears. From chapter 8, “Having Love.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston