Bücher veröffentlicht von Richard M. Eggenberger

Within the pages of this book are the inspired utterances of writers and poets, philosophers and teachers, seers, sages, saints and mystics, of gardeners and those who simply love and admire the beauty of flowers and the deeper meaning of their presence on earth. May the light contained in the poetry, sayings and observations of these sensitive, often enlightened souls, fill your days with fragrance, with beauty and with love."Flowers are the moment's representation of things that are in themselves eternal."~Sri Aurobindo

How does one write an introduction to the rose, supreme among flowers and reigning queen in the magical world of blossoming life? For centuries the mystery and glory of the rose, its perfection of form, fragrance, and colour, has been sung by poets, hymned by seer and saint, and treasured by those who love flowers and gardens. It is the mystical rose, the symbol of love on the earthly plane and, in the true language of the flowers, its spiritual significance is "Love for the Divine." This volume contains the sayings through centuries, of poets and artists, writers and gardeners all paying homage to the rose. It is a collection of quotations amassed over a period of more than thirty years."This mire must harbour the orchid and the rose, From her blind unwilling substance must emergeA beauty that belongs to happier spheres."~Sri Aurobindo

In a lifetime of more than eighty-two years, it has been a great privilege to meet many souls from different areas of the world, whom the Mother said would lead us into the New World. From the moment I met her in 1961, the Mother gave me the direction of my life; from that moment on, I was to meet very special souls who have touched my heart and poured their love on me.The Homages series is a tribute and grateful acknowledgment of those souls.I have already written of many of these in extensive articles. Many, but not all, were known to me as disciples and devotees of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. They gave me more than one could imagine in the transmission of their love and knowledge-a love and compassionate understanding that will continue through the ages.

In a lifetime of more than eighty-two years, it has been a great privilege to meet many souls from different areas of the world, whom the Mother said would lead us into the New World. From the moment I met her in 1961, the Mother gave me the direction of my life; from that moment on, I was to meet very special souls who have touched my heart and poured their love on me.The Homages series is a tribute and grateful acknowledgment of those souls.I have already written of many of these in extensive articles. Many, but not all, were known to me as disciples and devotees of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. They gave me more than one could imagine in the transmission of their love and knowledge-a love and compassionate understanding that will continue through the ages.

Of all the special memories I have experienced in this life with those whom I have loved deeply, there is none to compare with Mary Helen. A being of such calm and grace combined with beauty, intelligence, and artistic inspiration, she was to me the epitome of woman, a soul to be treasured for all time and her love and devotion to her gurus, Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, was full of sincerity, devotion, and truthfulness. Homage to Mary Helen is a compilation of tributes from the many friends, disciples and devotees who loved Mary Helen and saw in her a true child of the Mother.

Gardening for the Soul is an eloquent tribute to the wonders of the garden, a place where we are able to feed our souls, refresh our spirits, and cultivate the humble glory of nature. This moving collection of poems, quotes, and reflections, complemented by stunning photographs of gardens and the flowers within them, reminds us of the significance of gardens and the beauty they bring to our lives here on earth. Contents include reflections on the Beauty of Gardens, the Joy of Gardens and Gardening, Love and Appreciation of Gardening, Mystical and Profound, Things to Contemplate, and Garden Humour. Featured contributors include Alexander Pope, Sir Walter Scott, George Cavendish, E.B. White, Jonathan Swift, William Shakespeare, Truman Capote, Martin Luther, John Steinbeck, Thomas Jefferson, and many other brilliant minds of our time. It is the hope of the author that this book inspires, illuminates, and brings to mind the similitude ofhorticulture and the lifelong cultivation of the human spirit: "As the garden grows, so shall the gardener."