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experience as a teacher and spiritual worker. These six seminars deal with
foundational aspects of theory and practice for contemporary spiritual work. The
teachings, practices and insights they contain come to me through my early training and
initiation into the spiritual lineage that runs through the work of Dion Fortune and others,
particularly my good friend Gareth Knight ~ in whose esoteric school I studied. I have
gradually reconfigured, and updated those transitional teachings and work patterns into
forms more suited for 21st century spiritual practice. The Paths of Spirit coursework is
thus a continuation and development of perennial mystery traditions, teachings and
practice.
These are not lectures, but hands-on practical seminars where you will learn and apply
tools that you can use immediately and effectively to enhance your life and spiritual path
The Paths of Spirit courses are universal in approach. No religious preference or
orientation is required to benefit from them.
Each Core Curriculum Seminar includes a follow up packet containing a workbook and
outlining an optional ten week study program with additional practical exercises and
questions. You will have the opportunity to have me review your results and offer advice
or discussion if needed.
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The Paths of Spirit coursework aims to fully integrate spiritual outlook, ideals and activities with your daily life.
The ancients experienced the universe through four elemental energies: Earth, Air,
Fire, and Water, unified by Spirit. Learn how these timeless mysteries are relevant for
today as poetic, spiritual expressions of being and consciousness. Discover the Four
Elements in nature and how they mirror the basic structure of consciousness. Learn
how to harmonise the elements within and without. Experience elemental vowel and
tone chants and learn their practical applications to daily life.
The Way of the Elements seminar presents an easy and effective means of personal
alchemy that you can apply to benefit yourself, your family, friends and community. As
a bonus, students will also be introduced to Elementa an integrative exercise similar
to Tai Chi but based on the four Elements of the Wise and the unifying power of Spirit.
The Sphere of Destiny, is a tool for tuning to and effectively engaging spiritual cycles
and rhythms of power. These tides of light and dark, which are resonant with the cycles
of sun, moon and stars, coincide with releases of spiritual energy that can be tapped
and aligned to through simple methods of attunement, and empowered vision.
Learn to work with the Three Wheels or Rings. Build an inner Temple or Sanctuary and
tune it to spiritual rhythms.
The Sphere of Destiny enables us to navigate though life effectively and builds
understanding of our place in the universe and our relation to the Earth on which we live.
Explore the spiritual mystery of the seven directions ~ Below, Above, Before,
Behind, Right, Left, and Centre (or Source). This arrangement of sacred space
around the human being is the basis of many spiritual traditions and practices
world-wide. It is a universal pattern that we can tune and reconnect to as a way of
spiritual orientation and development. Learn how the seven directions relate to
energy centres in the body and in consciousness.Transform yourself and connect to
spirtual power and presence by addressing the seven directions of sacred space.
An effective and elegant method of physical alignments and visionary practice for
the 21st century.
The Three Streams are universal flows of energy and consciousness that shape human
spiritual experience. They are central to all sacred traditions and can be found in many
forms and variants worldwide. This includes the pattern of the three realms or regions, the
cycles of sun, moon and stars, the threefold structure of being (soul, body, spirit), and
numerous other triads of holy power and presence.
In this practical seminar we will explore the ancestral stream of our spiritual heritage,
activate personal destiny through the stream of spiritual affinity, and experience the primal
stream of sacred presence and power.
The glyph of the universal Tree of Life or Spirit Tree encapsulates a primordial and
perrennial model of spiritual relationships.
The teaching of the Spirit Tree contains the essence of a number of well known esoteric
traditions such as the Kabbalah, the Enneagram, and the Pythagorean Tetractus. In
addition to being foundational for understanding various traditional approaches, the
material presented here stands alone and can be worked outside of any particular religious
context.
This seminar presents a creative, easy-to-learn approach to an ancient spiritual pattern.
Read the introduction and first two chapters of my forthcoming book on the Spirit Tree here.
There are many ways to tell a story: narrative, poetry, art, movement and sound ~
indeed, our lives are ultimately sacred tales. This seminar will enhance and
expand your knowledge and understanding of sacred lore in its many forms. We
will explore the various types of sacred lore, its role in ancient tradition and
practice and its application for the 21st century.
As a bonus participants are invited to join me for refreshments and a free evening
of Sacred Stories and Zither Music.
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Participants will receive a copy of my book The Mystery of the Seven Directions.
Or if you buy now and bring your copy to the workshop, you will receive a $20 rebate!
The workshop introduces new material and ways of working with the directions.