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Duncan Campbell with Coleman Barks 

The Soul of Rumi

This dialogue on The Soul of Rumi is a great embodiment of the experience and value of dialogue, showcasing Rumi's life and poetry as a perspective of timeless wisdom and inspiration. For those unfamiliar with Rumi, the 13th century Sufi poet born in Afghanistan who lived most of his life in Turkey, this program will be a great introduction, and a "feast" for the great many around the world already deeply appreciative of his work.

Coleman is known very widely for his wonderful, imaginative, humorous and innovative translations of the great Persian 13th century poet Rumi.  He is a renowned poet in his own right, who taught English and creative writing at the University of Georgia for many years. He has appeared on two PBS poetry series with Bill Moyers that brought him wide acclaim.  And he now focuses on his own poetry and writing and performing Rumi poetry in readings and in concerts.  His most recent book is entitled, ‘The Soul of Rumi - a New Collection of Ecstatic Poems’.

[>] Click here to listen Part 1 and Part 2 and Part 3 of the Dialgoues

I really have to say that I just love the way you find passages to tie these insights we come upon together.  I don't know how you do it.  It's like it's inspired, really.  And I appreciate you doing the homework on that, and I guess just being open to whatever conversation brings to both of us. - Coleman Barks

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