Singing One’s Own Song in the World With storyteller, author, and scholar of mythology Michael Meade, I was delighted to speak about being known well, dying before you die, and […]
Kural 872: The Kural on the Power of Words
A verse on how the pen is indeed mightier than the sword—or a bow and arrow. From chapter 88, “Knowing an Enemy.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE […]
Sweeter Than Ambrosia: A Kural Conversation with Ian Boyden
Learning to Mirror Delight With artist, translator, and writer Ian Boyden, I was delighted to speak about children, the birthplace of empathy, and the joys of sulking and reunion as […]
Thunder & Sweetness
I was honored to offer a talk in English and Tamil as the chief guest for the 2021 Awards Ceremony of the Tamil Literary Garden online on June 11, 2022. […]
Kural 90: The Kural on Hospitality
A verse on hospitality and delicacy. From chapter 9, “Hospitality.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 1027: The Kural on Family and Strength
A verse on ability and responsibility. From chapter 103, “Serving Family.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Kural 489: The Kural on Taking Action in Time
A verse on timing, opportunity, and acting without waiting. From chapter 49, “Knowing Time.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s TirukkuralBeacon Press, Boston
Between Silence and Speech: A Kural Conversation with Shin Yu Pai
The Fruits of Right Speech With the award-winning writer, photographer, editor, and curator Shin Yu Pai, I was delighted to speak about awareness, silence, fruit, and thunder as reflected in […]