[HQTheodore]

yea sure. even i want to share some greate lines of kahlil, and i even i would be glad if anyone could take time to speak of this great repository of culture without conflating his writing and influence with contingent historical factors. I think kahlil does well to translate sacred, heavenly archetypes into their earthly, profane manifestations. Of particular interest is whether Gibran considered life as but a dream, and whether the writings of Abdul Qadir Juliani played a formative role in his emergence as a writer on sprituality. How extensively is Gibran influenced by a Perso-Turkish cultural matrix for legitimization of his work? Does Gibran employ terms which are context specific and/or neutral, or are his conceptual categorizations problematic? Does Gibran, himself, problematize certain traditional definitions held with regard to the human condition? Does he resort to a bifurcation between the sacred and the profane, or does he rather resort to a relational mode of thought? Does he view revelational in geneneral, and in particular contexts, to be textually performative in an oral/aural nature, or rather in a humanly incorporated form? What is Gibran's perspective on pre-eternity? Could it be received as water that flows in a stream of mercy, down which creatures gently row? Is there a part of Gibran which things that everything is ridiculous? Perhaps that's the ironic thing with so many things....that we don't know because we don't know. Perhaps certain signs will make themselves known to us, whether through dreaming or waking. If we are fortunate, we may find clues in our 'winged migration' into the soul of Gibran from sources as diverse as anecdotes to compositions of poetry or music. With skillful doubt, which may ultimately be be approached through envelopment by unskillful doubt, we may hope to gain a vision of 'the real Gibran' from the many Gibrans that would seem to present themselves; from the charismatic figure for whom one would construct a dargah to the more speculative mystic or theosopher who could be imagined as residing with disciples in a khaniqa. Ultimately, we may find that our task will lead us to question and reformulate the orthodox/heterodox bifurcatino in Gibran studies. Perhaps it is praxis rather than doxa that plays a more dominant role in our lived tratidtion of Gibran studies. Thus, in itself, as well as in its pluriform implications, Gibrans work can be seen as 'revolutionary'. Thank you. And sorry for any undue problematization or inconvenience this may have caused. Bless you.

[Z3s9vQZj]

To:Hadinoto
Hi!I am Lulu.I want to try to answer your question.The true name of Gibran since he child is Jibran khalil jibran with Arabic.Because he is from Libanon and its language is Arabic.After his coming to Boston and his intimate with Boston people,they are can not and very difficult to spell and speak it.So,they changed his name from Jibran khalil jibran to Gibran kahlil gibran.

[CindyLavender]

I dont have any words to utter the universal truth.but I can utter like this if you understand.
"Hazaroon saal Nargis apni benoori pay rotee hai,
Bari mushkil say hotay hein jahan mein Deedawar peida" (Iqbal)
Still no one has born like him..in whole he was born great...I think so ...and u?

[BypeVupyide]

KAHLIL GIBRAN............
WHEN I HEAR YOUR NAME AND READ YOUR THE BROKEN WINGS............MY HEART TO BE BROKEN............

[Eeaquzyh]

Topic started by narayani (@ pix-fw.wan.aol.com) on Mon Sep 29 16:09:50 .


friends,
any fans of kahlil gibran, join me to share few great lines of kahlil...i would be very glad if anyone could spare sometime to talk about this great legend.anticipating!

[dHXaE2h9]

"ask not what your country can do for you but rather ask what you can do for your country." originally quoted by Gibran and not by from an american womanizer pres.JFK!!!!

[retrahdggd]

gibran is an amazing writer though some of his work may not be easily understood what he writes is very moving, i dont think that his writing is sad, his clarity and perspective are amazing, i really enjoyed the prophet

[bugagasikaga]

With a single smile a woman can veil her face

[Assauraarguck]

I believe "The Prophet" to be one of Gibran's greatest works because he speaks from the heart of truth, love and understanding. Through patience, love and understanding we find wisdom. For me, this work is akin to a bible because he was really "in touch" with the "divine source" of all things. His beautiful quotes from "The Prophet" stay with me always, such as ..."A man and a woman should be like the strings of a harp, each one seperate, vibrating with its own sound, but together making music." Also, when the Prophet spoke on good and evil..."Of the good in you I can speak, but not the evil. For what is "evil" but "good" tortured by its own hunger and thirst? And when "good" hungers and thirsts, it will search in dark caves and drink even of dead waters." In these words we can find divine compassion, love and understanding for all human beings. If you only read "The Prophet" once, read it again and again because the words are love made visible.

[mashabox]

Hi I like to tell you that in Malayalam (an indain language)there are translations of almost all works by Gibran. I think kerlites "felt" him more than others.

"How great is love
And how little am I"!!!!!!!!!!
For me these lines are forever.

I like feed backs.

[ThzinChang]

A man's true wealth is the good he does in the world. Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror. But you are eternity and you are the mirror. --Kahlil Gibran


I just love his quoates. Look at the universal truth he gives through the above statments.

[Foucceedo]

even I am interested in his writings.

[embefuri]

Book of mirdad?????? tell more please
cabinbee@yahoo.com

[soajerwaradaY]

I invite all readers and lovers of Gibran to visit the website dedicated to the historical completion of his beloved Prophet trilogy. As Gibran predicted some years before his death, another man has finally completed the missing portion of this immortal classic.

Come and read for yourself the amazing story of this literary milestone.

www.jandj-publishing.com

THE PROPHET TRILOGY is currently available from
www.kahlil.org as a signed and numbered limited release.

I hope all lovers of Gibran find their way to this new edition. It will change your perception of what is possible when we pursue the highest truth!

[DoctoNilsonDen]

i have read one.. THE PROPHET...
i liked it.. he carries on with ease life and religion the same way paulo coelho does. but, definitely i wud rate kahlil a step above the others.

[shihoodiacarf]

To:Hadinoto
Hi!I am Lulu.I want to try to answer your question.The true name of Gibran since he child is Jibran khalil jibran with Arabic.Because he is from Libanon and its language is Arabic.After his coming to Boston and his intimate with Boston people,they are can not and very difficult to spell and speak it.So,they changed his name from Jibran khalil jibran to Gibran kahlil gibran.

[Flatlytaize]

BOOK OF MIRDAD IS A FASCINATING STORY WITH A CAPACITY TO CHANGE THE WAY WE LIVE A MUST READ

[Muhabsssa]

Well, he is a great writer. I have some questions:

1. What is the correct name: Khalil or Kahlil Gibran?

2. Has he ever changed his religion?

Thank you.

Hadinoto

[HunterM]

I also have a question. He talks about "the freedom of loneliness and the safety from being understood".
I do not understand. Isn't this disattachment dangerous?

Dont you feel Even Attachment is Dangerous at times

[megatrendsZ]

hi guyz n galz
i really admire khalil gibran broken wing but i have one question broken wing is it a really story of him or imaginery work? could anyone answer me pleasee i'm cracking my head with this question for long time..