When St. Patrick first came to Ireland in the 5th century CE, he encountered the Celts – a unique race of people with their own flourishing spiritual tradition, already thousands of years old. Where the Christians worshiped one God, the Celtic people had many. They found divinity all around them: in the rivers and hills; the sea and sky; in home and village; and within their own souls. The Celtic reverence for the spirit in all things survives to this day – a vibrant spiritual legacy unique in the Western world.
On Anam Cara ("soul friend" in Gaelic), Irish poet, priest, and scholar John O'Donohue guides you through Ireland's remarkable spiritual landscape, yielding a treasure trove of insights, stories, and teachings. In the oral tradition so beloved of the Celts, O'Donohue shares a philosophical, intuitive approach to spirituality that takes you beyond psychological and religious "programs" to a place where your heart can be truly nourished and healed. You will learn authentic Irish prayers and blessings; how to discover your individual nature; how to awaken the senses as "thresholds of the spirit"; the "secret divinity" in your relationships; how the Irish "hospitality" toward death can help you become more compassionate, generous, and fearless; and much more.
Tracing the cycles of life and nature, this insightful session draws from the sacred waters of Ireland's spiritual heritage from the Celts and their Druid shamans; the charming imbas (inspirational sagas) of the wandering bards; and the holy fountainhead of Christian monasteries. Join John O'Donohue for a journey to the "Island of Saints and Scholars," where you will uncover the treasure of your own Anam Cara. Over eight hours of philosophy, poetry, and instruction from the world's great thinkers and artists.
LEARN MORE ABOUT:
- The Celtic tradition of revering each new day as a sacred experience
- Where to seek the "luminous warmth" of your soul - and why you
can only find it in solitude
- An ancient Celtic method of healing prayer
- What love really is, and how to bring it into your spiritual life
- Why God's wild, passionate side should be acknowledged
- How to "tune" yourself to sacred silence
- How to stop analyzing your life and start trusting your instinctual gift
for self-guidance
- The Celtic secret for "inhabiting" the eternal, infinite side
of your self in daily life
- How the landscape of Ireland helped shape the Celtic spirit
- Why the tuatha de danann still live within the Irish psyche and continue
to delight our souls
- Reclaiming the beauty, mystery, and dignity of the human body.
6 CASSETTES IN BINDER
8 HOURS
1-56455-376-0