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In these challenging and rapidly changing times we can no longer avoid the knowledge that the body of the Great Mother, the earth, is responding to the long years of neglect and abuse to which humanity has subjected her. The pace of life is growing ever faster and many of us are caught in the trap of consumerism. Many of us are basically unhappy or unfulfilled. What is it that makes us really feel fulfilled? What might make us happier? More things? More money? Better relationships? Her in the west we have lost much of our spiritual heritage and the deep inner knowing that there is something else, that inner sense of security and well being – and so much more. All true spiritual streams have recognised the sacredness of the earth and all of creation; among these have been the druids and the early Celtic Christians – the Ceile De or Companions of God. Many of these early Christian Monks were druids who were aware of the coming of the Sun God with His message of Love for all beings. This message was not new to everyone, the teachings of the Druid initiates was very similar to the teachings of the new impulse that came to the east. It was later taught by the followers of the St. John stream of Christianity which included some of the early Irish and Scottish celtic monks; the Cathars of the Occitane in Southern France and the Templars in Europe. The teaching of Buddha also contains this message of love and compassion for all beings as did the teaching and practice of St. Francis of Assisi who is remembered for his humility and love for all of nature. At this critical hour in the story of the earth we need to find a way to remember our true place in the creation; we need to remember who we really are and what we need to do before we destroy our beautiful earthly home – or before the earth, in her efforts to cleanse herself, destroys us. |
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 Celtic Dawn retreats and seminars are an expression of the renewed Celtic spiritual awakening that is rising like a new sun in the hearts of people of many diverse backgrounds. We are delighted to be able to offer seminars and retreats jointly facilitated by Druids of the Cosmic Tradition and Celtic Buddhists. We believe that through the teachings of these ancient and noble spiritual streams we can help people to become more aware of their human destiny; to unfold within themselves compassion towards themselves and all beings and to the earth Herself. And to become a part of the wave of the new emerging consciousness that is gathering strength all around the world. These seminars are offered by Ven.
Seonaidh Riley Perks & Julia Gray (Celtic Buddhists) With the guidance and teachings of Shin Gwydion Fontalba. Founder of the School of the Ocean of Life.
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