Tag Archives: philosophy
Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Ivan Vyshenskyi
Ivan Vyshenskyi ( approx.1545-about 1630) was another Russian monk who managed to join fraternity of the Mount Athos. He was born in the Southern part of Russia, (the Ukraine nowadays), belonged to the Commonwealth of Poland that epoch. He was … Continue reading
Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Silouan the Athonite
Silouan the Athonite or Staretz Siluoan (1866-1938) is a Russian monk, the Saint who spent his life on the Mount Athos. He is highly venerated in the Russian Orthodox Church due his ascetic way of life & precious spiritual writings. … Continue reading
Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Saint Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain
Saint Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain (1749-1809) was a Greek Saint, monk & philosopher who belongs to modern times. Dates & details of his life are known. It gives us an opportunity to learn more about real people who fulfilled … Continue reading
Sergio Cammariere: La Rotta degli Alisei
Esteemed Readers, the Midsummer time is coming so I hope that this romantic & touching video by our Cyrano will create a wonderful atmosphere for you. Memories & hope are our magical weapons to pass any trouble! Happy Midsummer … Continue reading
Memory of Evil: Along With Light
All has its beginning & end, except Light that has the infinite power. It is immortal and passes through any kind of darkness. It means that Evil, being in its essence the best engine for growth & development, is limited. … Continue reading
What time is it…in the Internet
Time is rather relative, however the Internet distorts its perception. The Web is always on no matter hour; it has no days off, holidays; it knows no rest. This artificial ‘reality’, made by humans for humans, represents a philosophy of … Continue reading
Recollections Are Made of Soul Sweat*
Even stones have memory… We’re luckier than our ancestors, for we are able to keep any moment of our life. One press of a button and, voilà, an instant is saved for next generations to come. This opportunity creates a … Continue reading
Destiny Matters
None possesses his Destiny. Neither Djins nor Humans do. This statement, made by a Djin from one of my favourite movies, made me ponder. Indeed, what of our Destiny does belong only to us? The Quran declares that everything happening … Continue reading
Moon Power
The Moon…She is another silent witness of human history, turned to us with its brilliant side. What are you and where do you belong to? What we know is that you have a brother named Sun and an eternal companion … Continue reading
How Old Is Your Soul?
We’ve got used to perceive age from a terrestrial point of view. All of us are squeezed into the frames of artificial Time, that on the one hand helps not to get lost in season trains and on the other … Continue reading