Certainly, you, too, have experienced various forms and paths to happiness. You have spent a lot of time, money, and effort in pursuit of joy — through buying something new, traveling, dining out, building relationships, reading, and countless other means. Each of these has brought you a measure of happiness, yet only for a brief time. The common thread through all of them is that none have been lasting or profound. Biologists and psychologists attribute happiness to the influence of dopamine. Here, on this site, our aim—through your own participation—is to guide you toward a new worldview, one that bestows upon you a deep and enduring happiness. Here, the views of Persian mystics on joy and real happiness are taken into account.
Pope Francis died in April 2025. During his tenure as head of the Catholic Church, he worked hard to build bridges between Christians and Muslims. To honor his memory, this presentation explores Rumi’s insights on religious diversity and tolerance. Rumi sees an inherent unity among all messengers of God (and faith traditions by extension). He likens messengers of God to lamps, and their teachings to light:
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