Paul-Gordon Chandler Blog

  HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2024 /  Noted author, art curator, and interfaith peacemaker   Paul G. Chandler   will deliver the keynote address at the 2024 Tagore Center Foundation’s annual Tagore Lecture Series on October 19, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Chandler, celebrated for his acclaimed book on Kahlil Gibran, will delve into the profound spirituality of the early 20th-century Lebanese-American poet and author of the iconic “The Prophet.” The lecture, “Kahlil Gibran: An Unparalleled Spiritual Guide for Our Times,” will explore Gibran’s all-embracing wisdom and its relevance to contemporary global challenges. Chandler will shed light on how Gibran’s teachings guide peace, harmony, environmental stewardship, gender equality, and intercultural understanding. Event Details: Date:  Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time:  2:30 pm (doors open at 2:00 pm) Location:  Tagore Center Foundation, 3850 Ashburnham Drive, Houston, TX 77082 Admission:  To rese...

  In a world too often torn apart by religious and cultural divisions, the life and work of Lebanese-American poet and artist Kahlil Gibran seem like a beam of unity and wholeness.   Paul Gordon Chandler ’s “   In Search of a Prophet: A Spiritual Journey with Kahlil Gibran   “ is much more than the average biography; it is a compelling journey through Gibran’s soulful spirituality and his endless yearning to bridge boundaries separating us. Human Tapestry of Life and Art Taking a cue from the poet’s profound teachings, Chandler skillfully interlaces the narrative of Gibran’s life with his spiritual journey. It is an unusual style, turning the book into a marvelous tapestry where the threads of memoir, biography, literary analysis, and personal reflections meander seamlessly. The result is an engaging and insightful work that resonates along several dimensions. The book brings to life the story of Gibran’s great migration: from a humble beginning in Lebanon to life-ch...