Persian Poetics

Rumi Summer Intensive

Dars-i Hafiz - English

Ḥāfiẓ is widely considered the greatest Persian poet. His poetry is ever-present in the hearts and minds of Persianate peoples and it would not be hyperbole to count his work a pillar of modern Iranian identity and culture.

Saʿdī’s Bustan - English

Considered one of the greatest books of all time, Saʿdī Shīrāzī’s ‘Būstān’ (Orchard) is a compilation of worldly wisdom and Saʿdī’s life experiences. Completed in 1257, the work is four thousand couplets of poetry divided into ten chapters.

Saʿdī’s Gulistan (Rose Garden) - 2023

A new look at Saʿdī’s classic text.

The Divine Path: Hātif’s Journey to God

Is there a single path to God, or do all religions have a way? Join the 18th-century Persian poet and mystic Hātif-i Iṣfahānī as he takes us down a captivating journey in three faith traditions, culminating in his realization of God.