Books by Daniel Ladinsky
Love Poems from God: Twelve Sacred Voices from the East and West (Compass)
Sacred poetry from twelve mystics and saints, rendered brilliantly by Daniel Ladinsky, beloved interpreter of verses by the fourteenth-century Persian poet Hafiz
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“All kinds of beautiful poetry.” –Hoda Kotb
In this luminous collection, Daniel Ladinsky—best known for his bestselling interpretations of the great Sufi poet Hafiz—brings together the timeless work of twelve of the world’s finest spiritual writers, six from the East and six from the West. Once again, Ladinsky reveals his talent for creating profound and playful renditions of classic poems for a modern audience.
Rumi’s joyous, ecstatic love poems; St. Francis’s loving observations of nature through the eyes of Catholicism; Kabir’s wild, freeing humor that synthesizes Hindu, Muslim, and Christian beliefs; St. Teresa’s sensual verse; and the mystical, healing words of Sufi poet Hafiz—these along with inspiring works by Rabia, Meister Eckhart, St. Thomas Aquinas, Mira, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and Tukaram are all “love poems by God” from writers considered “conduits of the divine.” Together, they form a spiritual treasure to cherish always.
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The Subject Tonight Is Love: 60 Wild and Sweet Poems of Hafiz (Compass)
by Daniel Ladinsky, Hafiz
A rich collection that brings the great Sufi poet Hafiz to Western readers, from bestselling poet Daniel Ladinsky
Perhaps more than any other Persian poet, it is Hafiz who most fully accesses the mystical, healing dimensions of verse. Acclaimed poet Daniel Ladinsky has made it his life’s work to create modern, inspired renderings of the world’s most profound spiritual poetry. Through Ladinsky’s renderings, Hafiz’s voice comes alive across the centuries, singing his timeless message of love.
With this stunning collection, Ladinsky has once again succeeded brilliantly in capturing the essence of one of Islam’s greatest poetic and spiritual voices.
“Ladinsky is a master who will be remembered for finally bringing Hafiz alive in the West.” —Alexandra Marks, The Christian Science Monitor
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Darling, I Love You: Poems from the Hearts of Our Glorious Mutts and All Our Animal Friends
A heartwarming collection of short verse celebrating our beloved pets and the wonder of life
Daniel Ladinsky is the internationally acclaimed poet known for his inspired, contemporary renderings of works by Hafiz, Rumi, St. Francis of Assisi, and poet-saints East and West. Patrick McDonnell is the venerated author, artist, and creator of the beloved MUTTS comic strip. In Darling, I Love You! these two artists have collaborated for the first time to create a delightful, universal collection of sweet, welcome-to-the-moment poems about the essential places animals and wonder hold in our lives and in our hearts, accompanied by line drawings of the illustrious MUTTS characters that readers have come to know and love.
“Pet owners will chuckle knowingly about the way the speakers shift between simple observations and deeper statements . . . that remind us why humans need animals as much as they need us.” —The Washington Post
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The Purity of Desire: 100 Poems of Rumi
by Daniel Ladinsky, Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi
The first full-length volume of Rumi’s cherished verse, from bestselling poet Daniel Ladinsky
Renowned for his poignant renderings of mystical texts, here Daniel Ladinsky captures the beauty, intimacy, and musicality of one of Islam’s most beloved poets and spiritual thinkers. With learned insight and a delicate touch, this work explores the nuances of desire—that universal emotion—in verse inspired by Rumi’s love and admiration for his companion and spiritual teacher, Shams-e Tabriz.
These poems thoughtfully capture the compelling wisdom of one of Islam’s most revered artistic and religious voices and one of the most widely read poets in the English language. The Purity of Desire is an essential volume for anyone looking to feel their soul awakened.
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A Year with Hafiz: Daily Contemplations
by Daniel Ladinsky, Hafiz
Daniel Ladinsky’s stunning interpretations of 365 soul-nurturing poems—one for each day of the year—by treasured Persian lyric poet Hafiz
The poems of Hafiz are masterpieces of sacred poetry that nurture the heart, soul, and mind. With learned insight and a delicate hand, Daniel Ladinsky explores the many emotions addressed in these verses. His renderings, presented here in 365 poignant poems—including a section based on the interpretations of Hafiz by Ralph Waldo Emerson—capture the compelling wisdom of one of the most revered Sufi poets. Intimate and often spiritual, these poems are beautifully sensuous, playful, wacky, and profound, and provide guidance for everyday life, as well as deep wisdom to savor through a lifetime.
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I Heard God Laughing: Poems of Hope and Joy
by Daniel Ladinsky, Hafiz
From bestselling poet Daniel Ladinsky, a rich collection that brings the great Sufi poet Hafiz to Western readers
To Persians, the poems of Hafiz are not “classical literature” from a remote past but cherished wisdom from a dear and intimate friend that continues to be quoted in daily life. With uncanny insight, Hafiz captures the many forms and stages of love. His poetry outlines the stages of the mystic's “path of love”—a journey in which love dissolves personal boundaries and limitations to join larger processes of growth and transformation.
With this stunning collection, Ladinsky has succeeded brilliantly in capturing the essence of one of Islam’s greatest poetic and spiritual voices.
“If you haven’t yet had the delight of dining with Daniel Ladinsky’s sweet, playful renderings of the musings of the great saints, I Heard God Laughing is a perfect appetizer. . . . This newly released edition of his first playful foray into Hafiz’s divinely inspired poetry is essential reading. . . . Ladinsky is a master who will be remembered for finally bringing Hafiz alive in the West.” —Alexandra Marks, The Christian Science Monitor
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Hafiz 2017 Wall Calendar: Divine Sufi Poetry
by Daniel Ladinsky, Hafiz, Amber Lotus Publishing, Silas Toball
Product Description
The poems of Hafiz, the esteemed 14th-century Sufi poet, are timeless treasures of world literature. The Hafiz wall calendar is a jewel box of beauty and inspiration, honoring the relevance and reach of this ageless poet. The verses are paired with stunning collage artwork by Silas Toball of Duirwaigh Studios, whose lush imagery and rich color palette are inspired by the venerable tradition of Persian miniatures with a decidedly contemporary touch.
A year of beautifully illustrated love poetry on your wall.
Frameable artbook-quality printing.
The perfect gift for the art and poetry lover.
Features Daniel Ladinsky's modern renditions of the love poems of Hafiz.
Showcases illustrations by Silas Toball of Duirwaigh Studios.
Printed on FSC® Certified Mixed Source Paper with soy-based inks.
Published by Amber Lotus, an independent carbon-negative US company that has planted more than half a million trees since 2008.
This calendar features US and Canadian legal holidays, phases of the moon, and important observances of the world's major religions.
Along with fellow Sufi poet Rumi, Hafiz has been called one of the seven great literary wonders of the world. Daniel Ladinsky's modern translations preserve all the tenderness, wit, and lyrical beauty of Hafiz's original text. Ladinsky is the author of the bestsellers Love Poems from God, The Gift, I Heard God Laughing, A Year with Hafiz, Purity of Desire, and The Subject Tonight Is Love.
About the Author
Silas Toball is one of the creative talents behind Duirwaigh Studios. Together with a menagerie of artist, writer, and film-making friends, Toball and his partner, Angi Sullins, produce products and services that inspire creative consciousness. Duirwaigh specializes in the three Es: enchantment, enlightenment, and entertainment.
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