Category Archives: Plotinus

“Spiritual Human” Interview with Gregory A Barker

“SPIRITUAL HUMAN” INTERVIEW WITH GREGORY A. BARKER Senior Lecturer, Religious Studies, University of Wales, Trinity Saint David http://www.trinitysaintdavid.ac.uk/en/business/consultancy/directoryofexpertise/drgregbarker/  Sincere thanks to Dr. Barker for agreeing to this interview Musa Askari: I would like to begin with your “spiritual quest” as a seeker … Continue reading

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“Seers & Sages” Compiled by Hasan Askari / David Bowen

The following is the brief introduction to a small book, Seers & Sages (1991), compiled by Hasan Askari and David Bowen. Further below extracts from the book. Seers & Sages (600 BC to 1850 AC) “We present here under 40-year … Continue reading

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“Spiritual Human” Interview with Antony Thomas

“Film-maker Antony Thomas has won recognition and acclaim throughout the world for his powerful and thought-provoking programmes. Born in Calcutta, Thomas was taken to South Africa when he was six years old. He moved to England in 1967, where he … Continue reading

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“One of a Kind Soul – Hasan Askari” by Candice Rowland

Candice Rowland  http://fruition2012.wordpress.com/ is an aspiring author on a spiritual journey. Her passion is to HELP others someway, somehow. She cannot say she is religious but religious about all faiths. Candice BELIEVES there is a God with a mighty purpose … Continue reading

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Let Forgotten Memories Unfurl by Musa Askari

What is the moment? When buds turn to flower When clouds release a shower When winter releases from its heart spring Do you ever wonder at such things?  Have you ever wondered Why you are here? And cried a silent … Continue reading

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The Grand Canyon

By Hasan Askari from his book “Alone to Alone – From Awareness to Vision” As he stood before the Grand Canyon, he was told by one of the guides that he was facing two billion years of rock. “Two billion … Continue reading

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From Interreligious Dialogue to Spiritual Humanism

By Professor Hasan Askari “I have always looked at religious diversity with a sense of wonder. The differences between religious beliefs and practices have never bothered me, nor have their conflicting truth-claims unnerved me. I was mystified by the fact … Continue reading

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Plotinus, father of Neo-Platonism

“This is not a journey for the feet; the feet bring us only from land to land; nor need you think of coach or ship to carry you away; all this order of things you must set aside and refuse … Continue reading

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