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 […]
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
New Books Network Interview with Shruti Dixit
I was delighted to speak with Shruti Dixit on her podcast for the New Books Network about my new translation of THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural. You can listen to the […]
Kural 991: Ideas and Ideals of Kindness
A verse on openness to strangers and the practice of kindness. From chapter 100, “Having Kindness.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
By One’s Own Hand: A Kural Conversation with C.F. John
Farming and the Interconnectedness of Life With my friend C.F. John I was delighted to explore abundance, interconnectedness, and the ways we look at farming and farming communities in the […]