Aslınur
Through writing and translating, by painting and crafting, and by hosting
pilgrimages and online classes, Aslınur desires to contribute to the revival of
Anatolian wisdom culture. Anatolia literally means ‘full of mothers.’ In ancient
times, this geography hosted societies in which a matriarchal culture
flourished. Anatolia is a cradle of civilizations and religions, a place of cultural
cross-pollinization. However, this wisdom has been largely forgotten. But the
potential of Anatolian culture is still alive. Turkey needs to remember its
Anatolian heritage right now, especially its feminine aspects.
In college, she received training in English and Turkish Literature. This helped
her connect West and East through the power of words. She received her MA
degree at the Islamic theology department to immerse herself into Anatolian
Sufi literature. This made her discover another passion: Translating texts of
Anatolian Sufism from the past into languages of today, such as modern
Turkish and English. For her, this is a sacred work towards collective healing
and peace.
