Category Archives: The Silent Eye

The Great Mystery II… from Stuart France

* * The mysterium needs no shrines or temples save those that nature provides. * It may be met in the shadowy heights and aisles of a primeval forest, Continue reading here

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The Great Mystery… from Stuart France

* Approach to the mysterium is silent, solitary and free from all self-seeking. * It is silent because in comparison with the mysterium all speech is feeble and imperfect. * It is solitary because the mysterium draws closer to us … Continue reading

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Seeds of Light

During our recent event in Anglesey, we were all given a candle and sunflower seeds; physical symbols of the inner work upon which we had been engaged The symbolism is, at first glance, self-explanatory… light and growth…and the instruction was … Continue reading

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Moon over Venus – part two – Steve Tanham

There are at least three dimensions to one of the Silent Eye’s discovery weekends. There’s the place itself, with its features – ancient and modern; there’s the social side, most present in the evening when we mellow into the chosen … Continue reading

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#Silenti – A Rose Beyond Violence, part four – Steve Tanham

Jiddu Krishnamurti, (1895-1986) taken in 1929. Image source below   Krishnamurti was not afraid of the radical. “The moment there is radical change in what we are,” he said. “we shall bring about peace in the world…” It’s a very … Continue reading

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Man and machine

“What’s the first letter of the alphabet?” “A…” “Okay… then turn it to A.” “Okaaay…” “Now twiddle the little whirly thing all the way…” This conversation came to you courtesy of mother and son. No, not a toddler and young … Continue reading

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Reserve your place now – The Feathered Seer

The Clan of the Raven has withdrawn to the hills. They have withdrawn to a high place in the sacred lands, nearer the heart… Their fires are dead, their hearths are cold and the hilltop is now silent under the … Continue reading

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Green Light

From the vaults: Every day I drive the five mile stretch of road to my son’s home, then drive back. I do this seven days a week, every single day except when I’m away. This stretch of road is an … Continue reading

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Prediction

We had the supermoon a few days ago. On the night when it was forecast that we would see the phenomenon at its best, the moon was hidden by a thick pall of cloud which, though beautiful to watch as … Continue reading

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The Unseen Sea – 15: Tall Child of Envy

Part Fifteen of The Unseen Sea The fish that crawled out of the sea was ancient by the time LUCA, the EarthLife, came down from the trees, and, much later, began eating flesh that was no longer raw, but cooked … Continue reading

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