The Sphere of Sensation

The following text (text only) is taken from my book Notes on Meditation (p.75).
It has been a frequent subject of discussion since it was first published in 2011.

The main vehicles of human experience in the physical world are the sensory organs of the physical body. All experience gained thereby is invariably conditioned by the biological changes taking place in the world moment by moment, nano-second by nano-second. Yet, the body is not just a solid mass of flesh – a vehicle of physical sensation only – no matter how much we are accustomed to think of it as such. It is a beautiful world of integrated systems that are exquisitely complex and worthy of the greatest respect, and a brief examination of it will reveal this microcosmic world to be a wonderful reflection of the macrocosm. For example, the Skeletal system, Muscular system, Nervous system, Lymphatic system, Digestive system, Respiratory system, Endocrine system, Cardio-vascular system, Reproductive system, Renal System, Immune system come to mind, and there many more worthy of our consideration.

Traditionally, the body was viewed as a synthesis of the four elements – earth, air, fire and water – and from our perspective, in this discussion, this model is still fit for purpose. Earth corresponds with matter in a solid state, water with matter in a liquid state, air with matter in a gaseous state and fire with pure energy. Thus, earth corresponds with the physical aspects of our body, the skeleton being the most obvious, but also includes the brain, the central nervous system, muscles, cartilage and tendons etc.

Water corresponds with the fluidic parts of our body, particularly the blood and the lymph; air with the pulmonary system centred in the lungs; and fire with the nervous energy flowing through the nervous system. This model is extremely useful to begin with, as it opens up the dark continent of our physical body to observation.

With regards to the sphere of sensation, we are informed that it is an egg-shaped sphere of electro-magnetic energy that surrounds and contains the human body and that it is generated from within the body in much the same way as the earth’s magnetic field is thought to be generated in and by the earth’s core (generally considered to consist of pure iron), and as far as we know serves a similar purpose. This field or sphere of sensation is understood to be a vessel which receives the influx of the Divine Light, analogous to the way the atmosphere of our planet receives photons of light from the Sun, and as such constitutes the foundation of all living things on earth.

It is possible to see in the structure of this mechanism an analogue of the electro-magnetic structure and activity of both the cell and the solar system, which suggests an archetypal model applying to all living things, at least in our world, and quite possibly, applying to many worlds throughout the cosmos.

 

The substance contained within the sphere of sensation is extremely fluid and generally in constant motion; indeed, throughout history it has often been alluded to as a sea or an ocean with its own tides and currents. However, the water referred to here is not H2O but a body of energy with the fluidic qualities of water, and a major part of the student’s work lies in understanding and rising above the influences and effects of the forces manifesting within this body of energy.

The forces operating within the sphere of sensation, like the ocean itself, are never still; sometimes they are very unstable and have frequently been described in metaphorical terms as storms and tempests. This is particularly significant because in meditation one of the major problems to confront students, particularly at the beginning, is the constant bombardment of thoughts, feelings and images dancing before the mind’s eye. Few perceive this chemistry as an activity of the sphere of sensation; indeed, most simply accept it as the activity of a restless mind in which thoughts and feelings are never still. Others think it evidence that they are incapable of meditating, or perhaps not ready for it. The truth is that this mental noise is merely a part of the chemistry of consciousness taking place within the sphere of sensation, which is simply being true to its nature. It is a chemistry that is shaped and conditioned by the biological programming of the body as it seeks to survive in this world, and it must be understood rather than suppressed.

This biological programming is an expression of a singular primal urge or instinct “to be”, which may be further considered as being expressed in the form of two secondary instincts, “reproduction” and “survival”. These instincts are so powerful that the majority of people will go through their entire lives devoted to fulfilling them and nothing else, and rarely, if ever, perceiving the biological imperatives driving them. Almost all of us unconsciously build our identity in the context of these imperatives, which is remarkable because they play a fundamental role in almost every part of our lives. Indeed, they generally determine most of our everyday thinking, particularly in the way we establish our lives around the complex relationships formed within our community and the world at large. For instance, we aspire to a place and a status in the community that will provide us with sufficient personal respect, money and material resources to attract a mate and provide for a family.

In our highly mechanised world this means a career that will fund a mortgage and give us sufficient resources to maintain a family and afford a life-style. To achieve this requires an appropriate education, not only in academic studies but also in relationship skills; all of which are set in the context of a community of people by and large striving for the same objectives. For most of us family and career constitute ‘a life’.

In human terms this world is the mundane world and we identify the most personal and intimate part of ourselves with this world, invariably failing to recognise that our thoughts and feelings are products of biological drivers interacting with our social environment. Yet, although our thoughts and feelings are predominantly determined by our biology and the environment we live in, our ability to think is essentially a function of the soul, as is the mechanism of thought. Thus, our rational, imaginative and emotional faculties are faculties of our soul and should be acknowledged as such. 

Traditionally, the means by which the student is enabled to rise above this biological conditioning is through self-observation, which is to say, that through process of inner reflection it is possible to transcend the flow of transient thought-forms dancing in the light of consciousness and behold the permanent reality that is the substrate of our being and the true ground of the soul, and meditation is the tool designed for such work.

Meditation was designed in the precincts of the sanctuary by the exponents of the spiritual life who understood it to be the first step on the path of self-knowledge. However, successfully engaging in the work of meditation requires some understanding of the chemistry of consciousness and its environment, and a key part of that environment is the sphere of sensation and the movement of energy continually taking place therein. It is an energy that is linked into the tidal movements of energy of this world and all of the life-forms manifesting within it. That is to say, its movements correspond with the movements of energy in nature. The sphere of sensation is in effect if not in fact a microcosm of the world of nature.

Before one can effectively control the chemistry of consciousness taking place within the sphere of sensation it is necessary to recognise and understand the cyclic movements, or tides as they are sometimes called, of the sphere itself. The movements of energy taking place within the sphere correspond with the changes taking place moment by moment in the macrocosm. One example of such a tide is the circadian cycle. The word “circadian” derives from the Latin words circas and dies, meaning “around” and “day”. Thus, the circadian cycle is approximately 24 hours long and a great deal of the natural world is governed by it. In human terms there are several key biochemical processes and activities including physical, mental and behavioural patterns based upon this cycle. Many of these processes respond primarily to light and darkness but can also be affected by other influences. It is generally accepted that the main biological mechanism that controls the circadian rhythms is located in the hypothalamus gland located pretty much in the middle of the brain.

The Sun, which clearly governs the flow of our vital energy, plays a central role in the circadian cycle. Thus, along with many other creatures that rise with the Sun, we are most active in the morning. As the day progresses through the afternoon we gradually become less active, until in the evening, with the setting of the Sun or shortly after, we naturally drift into sleep. This daily cycle is also reflected on a larger scale in the procession of the seasons where a great outpouring of energy and activity occurs in the natural world during spring and summer, gradually declining into rest during autumn and entering a dormant period akin to sleep during winter.

The energy of the Sun also powers ocean currents and the circulation of the atmosphere. It is the major controlling influence of the earth’s climate and of the human condition. For instance, the lack of sunlight can affect the circadian rhythms disrupting sleep patterns, blood pressure and hormonal activity, thus affecting emotional tides and our ability to act rationally. This can particularly affect those who live at latitudes above 37 degrees north or below 37 degrees south of the equator, where for six months of the year (autumn and winter) exposure to sunlight is much reduced causing health problems for many people. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is one such condition that is directly associated with sunlight deprivation.

In conjunction with the Sun, the gravitational impact of the Moon influences the fluidic elements of the earth – the oceans and seas – causing them to rise and fall twice daily as the earth turns upon its axis, and has a corresponding influence upon the fluids of our body, especially the blood and lymph. From a human perspective this influence is most noticeable at key times in the cycle of the seasons such as the equinoxes and solstices, and during its 28-day circuit of the Earth, concerning which a great deal of folklore testifies.

Variations in the ionisation of the atmosphere caused by magnetic disturbances such as those produced by the cyclic ebb and flow of solar flares and sunspot activity are now understood to have a direct influence on the metabolism of the body. This phenomenon is also observable on a regional or local level where positive ions at the leading edge of a weather system make us irritable, whilst negative ions, in abundance at the end of a storm, induce a sense of relief and well-being. There are also certain types of winds, such as the Sirocco in Italy or the Autan in France, that bring with them high levels of positive ions. These winds are well known for their disruptive effect on the health and social behaviour of people.

Knowledge of the cycles and tides of such forces as alluded to above enables students to arrive at more informed understanding about the chemistry taking place within their own spheres of sensation, and consequently respond to the fluctuations of their own chemistry of consciousness in a more considered and less reactive manner.
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In the Beginning, what happened?

The following paper was delivered in 1996 by the author to members of the Order of Dionysis and Paul. It is presented here for the benefit of those who, for various reasons, missed it the first time.

'In the Beginning', what happened?

It has been thought by many in the scientific community that the 'Big Bang' is what happened. Which means that the Universe came into being, born out of a super-dense fireball or cosmic egg at a specific moment, estimated to have occurred some fifteen plus billion years ago. The evidence for this was established in the 1920's, when it was noticed by astronomers that all galaxies seemed to be moving away from us. In fact it was noticed that the further away the galaxy the faster it appeared to be moving away from our own. The implication of this phenomenon gave rise to the notion that the Universe is expanding, and it followed, that if it is expanding then it must have begun its expansion at some point in time and from a common source. Einstein's equations demonstrated that this common source must have been a single point, otherwise known today as a Singularity. His equations further demonstrated that there must have been an instant when individual stars were merged, together with all Space, Time, and Energy, in one huge cosmic egg. That at a certain moment this super-dense fireball exploded sending unimaginable amounts of energy and matter out from its centre, which, as it moved away from that centre began to cool, and in doing so precipitated the large masses of matter and gas we call galaxies, hence the term 'Big Bang'.

Now it is generally accepted in the scientific community that this moment of Creation, this 'beginning', could only have occurred 'but once'; from which point the evolutionary process of development by accident began; a chemistry of blind unconscious matter becoming whatever it becomes purely by chance. How such a belief can be substantiated has yet to be made clear, for it is impossible to be certain about events that occurred long before humanity could have existed. Inevitably then we can only see these events through a mind's eye conditioned by beliefs and assumptions, around which we generally make the facts fit. Thus our present theories about Creation are, perhaps unconsciously, forming the basis of future myths.

Over the last century or so the consensus of scientific opinion has evolved around the concept that this Universe happened by accident, but there are now signs that this entrenched viewpoint is changing. Some scientists[1] are beginning to assert the idea that our Universe is a fully conscious entity that was to all intents and purposes 'born'. The begging question is of course; of what, or from what, was it born?  In the scientific circles of the 1930's the moment of 'Creation' was likened to that of an egg hatching. This concept was far from being new; in fact it has a very long track record, for as we shall see, although the emphasis was different, many of our ancestors saw the birth of Creation in very much the same way.

According to Hindu tradition, The Laws of Manu,[2] state;

 "Once upon a time this Universe was made of darkness, without anything that could be discerned, without any distinguishing marks, impossible to know through reasoning or understanding; it seemed to be entirely asleep. Then the Lord who is self-existent, himself unmanifest, caused this Universe to become manifest; putting his energy into the great elements and everything else, he became visible and dispelled the darkness. The one who can be grasped only by what is beyond the sensory powers, who is subtle, unmanifest, eternal, unimaginable, he of whom all creatures are made - he is the one who actually appeared.

He thought deeply, for he wished to emit various sorts of creatures from his body; first he emitted the waters, and then he emitted his semen in them. That semen became a golden egg, as bright as the sun with his thousand rays; Brahma himself, the grandfather of all people, was born in that egg. 'The waters are born of man,' so it is said; indeed the waters are the children of the primordial man. And since they were his resting place in ancient time, therefore he is traditionally known as Narayana. The one who is the first cause; unmanifest, eternal, the essence of what is real and unreal, emitted the Man, who is known in the world as Brahma. The Lord dwelt in that egg for a whole year, and then just by thinking he himself divided the egg into two. Out of the two fragments he made the sky and the earth and the atmosphere in the middle, and the eight cardinal directions, and the eternal place of the waters. And out of himself he grew the  Manas (mind-and-heart), the essence of what is real and unreal, and from the Manas came the sense of 'I'..."

In Egyptian mythology there are several different accounts of Creation, each established by the succession of different cults that became politically dominant during the long period of Egyptian civilisation. The first was the Heliopolitan cosmogony, which taught that the first event in the creative process was the emergence of Atum out of the chaotic wastes of Nun; whose name means something like the 'Completed One', and who was later identified with the sun-god Ra. It was taught that Atum was Self-created, and in the further acts of creation was often referred to as the 'Great He-She' or Father-Mother God. Atum gave birth to his son Shu (the Life-principle) and his daughter Tefnut (the principle of world order) via his mouth, which has a particular significance for those who have the eyes to see. Shu and Tefnut were the parents of Geb - the Earth and Nut - the sky, his sister and wife. These in their turn were the parents of four children; Isis, Osiris, Nephthys and Set.

The second was the Memphite cosmogony, established in the city of Memphis, which taught that Ptah the Great God, created Atum in his creative role of Nun - the Father, and Naunet - the Mother. Thus Atum was seen to be the agent of Ptah's will.

The third was the Hermopolitan cosmogony, established in the city of Hermopolis, which taught that the world originated in a cosmic egg laid by either a celestial goose known as the 'Great Cackler' or, according to another version, was laid by an Ibis - the bird sacred to Thoth. This egg contained the bird of light, Ra, who was to be the creator of the world.  Another version tells of the emergence of a Lotus flower out of the Ocean. When its petals open the calix of the flower bears the divine child who is Ra. There are other Egyptian cosmogonies that also bear examination. However, they are at best variations of the themes expressed above; the exception being that of the Theban cosmogony that replaces Ptah with Amon, who is associated with the invisible dynamic power of air, from which it is said he created himself.

Generally speaking the Ancient Egyptians imagined that in the beginning the Universe was filled with a primordial ocean[3] called Nun. This ocean was thought to fill the entire Universe. It was believed that the primeval spirit formed out of this primeval watery abyss an egg, from whence issued the light of day in the form of Ra[4], the god of the Sun, or Atum who created all life in the world.

From ancient Greece another myth concerning the beginning of things was passed down in the sacred writings of the followers of the Orphic tradition[5], and is as follows;

"Chaos[6] was and Night[7] and black Erebos[8] at first and broad Tartaros[9], but there was no earth nor yet air nor sky. Then in the infinite bosom of Erebos first of all black-winged Night bore a wind-sown egg, from which in the circling seasons came Eros[10] the much desired, his back gleaming with twin golden wings, swift as the whirling winds. He mingled in broad Tartaros with winged and gloomy Chaos hatched out our race, and brought us first to see the light. Before that there was no race of the Immortals, until Eros mingled all things together. Then from their mingling with each other was born Heaven and Ocean and Earth and the deathless race of the blessed gods. Thus are we far the oldest of the gods. . ."[11]

Is it possible to know when something like the above is, or is not, an allegory rather than a tale? Who are we to say, for instance, that the creation myths outlined above refer to 'primitive' perceptions of events in mundane terms? We have difficulty enough knowing whether the ideas that were current in the scientific circles of the 1930's were considered as metaphors or not! So to speculate about these so called myths in terms of our current model of the Universe does neither culture any justice, because their cosmological models were not based on the same principles as our own scientific model; thus without a shift in the way we perceive the world it would be almost impossible to evaluate them properly. The difficulty lies in the conflict between the rationalist type of character as portrayed by the 'Evolutionist', and the idealist type of character as typified by the 'Creationist' outlined in part one; where it can be seen that the attitudes and beliefs of the two factions outlined therein will not willingly or easily be reconciled, which thankfully is not here our main concern!

Current scientific thought accepts as gospel the 'Darwinian' theory that Humanity, like every other life form, evolved from the single cell. Thus the modern creation myth, as defined by Hawking and his fellows, follows the same pattern of thinking in terms of a linear process of development; yet though it may appear to be both obvious and logical it is not necessarily true, that in both cases is a matter of belief.

Comparing the creation myth of Ancient Egypt with the current myth it is possible to see many similarities. But the most significant factor from our point of view lies in understanding that our ancestors recognised consciousness to be the substrate of existence, not energy or matter. Consider the following:

 "I was the creator of what came into being,

That is to say, I formed myself out of the primeval matter,

And I formed myself in the primeval matter,

My name is Osiris who is the primeval matter of primeval matter."[12]

 In this instance it is Osiris who transforms himself from the essence of primeval matter into the active principle of creation. A notion expressed, but only with different gods, in the canons of the different cults that dominated Egypt. Creation then was perceived as an act of pure consciousness operating on a cosmic scale, rather than a function of insentient matter. Moreover, it is through the will of this consciousness that the act of Creation continues in a never-ending symphony of becoming.

The same appears to be true for the Ancient Greeks. The beautiful account of the act of Creation, in The Birds by Aristophanes, also tells of the emergence from primal matter of a self-creating god.

"Chaos was and Night and black Erebos at first and broad Tartaros, but there was no earth nor yet air nor sky. Then in the infinite bosom of Erebos first of all black-winged Night bore a wind-sown egg, from which in the circling seasons came Eros[13]...

As I understand it, the most significant difference between the understanding of our ancestors and that of our own civilisation is that modern science is based upon the fallacy that consciousness is an effect of the chemistry of matter, whilst the science of our ancestors was based upon the understanding that matter is an expression of consciousness, an understanding implicit in the last quotation.

What our culture considers to be science excludes consciousness, what our ancestors understood to be science was knowledge of consciousness, thus, where science believes that we are evolved apes, our ancestors believed that we are spiritual beings deriving from a divine source. Modern science teaches that the 'Big-Bang' theory explains the beginning of the Universe. Our ancestors understood the beginning of the Universe to be the emergence of consciousness itself.

What science teaches us about existence is that it is all about developing the gene pool, and that in all probability individual life ends at death; that at best the meaning of our existence is either in fulfilling the ideals of Epicurus or in the sacrifice of the individual for the good of the community, or perhaps, in the personal aspiration to create the Darwinian 'superman' of Nietzsche.

What our ancestors taught concerning existence was that our sojourn here on Earth is temporary, that our real estate transcends the mundane world, and that our evolution is an evolution of consciousness, necessitating a corresponding evolution of form, and that the meaning of our existence is to be found in the conscious awareness of, and involvement with, the underlying substrate of our being which is consciousness itself - that is to say, God.

What science teaches us today about the stars mainly concerns material events such as seeking evidence to support the 'Big-bang' and other related theories. The scientific disciplines employed include Astro-physics and Astronomy. What our ancestors taught as Astronomy was a science of Cosmic Consciousness, and its influence upon human existence. This astral science was not merely an intellectual exercise in theoretical cosmology. It was deeply rooted in the understanding that human consciousness is of the same substance and nature as the stars, and unto them it is destined.

The ancient Greeks taught that Dionysos was the son of Zeus by Persephone. His wife Hera resented Dionysos and sought to destroy him. This was accomplished with the aid of her own children the Titans, who, with childish toys, lured him away from his seat to a place of ambush, where they tore him apart and ate him. Upon discovering this heinous crime Zeus destroyed the Titans with his thunderbolts. They were burnt to ashes, and from these self-same ashes the race of Humanity sprang up. Thus were our ancestors recognised that Human nature consists of the dark destructive nature of the Titans, and the light creative and divine nature of Dionysos.

This dual nature of humanity is clearly expressed in the polarised beliefs of the Creationist and Evolutionist; the former expressing something of the Dionysian nature, and the latter expressing something of the Titanic nature. Therefore it is probably true that human nature is partly ape, and as such has evolved just as Darwin and his successors have described. However, this aspect of human nature is destined to return to the dust whence it came. However, there remains a certain something, defined long long ago, by the followers of Orpheus thus:

“I am a child of Earth and of starry Heaven; but my race is of Heaven alone.”

Thus, we can leave the sons and daughters of monkeys to tilt at their windmills, for it matters little what they decry, because we know in the very depths of our being that our ancestors were not primitive fools, they merely had different standards based upon a model of the Universe very different to our own. Their legacy is not merely a collection of redundant ideas summed up in what we culturally refer to as myths, legends, fables and folk-tales, nor did they define Truth ‘once and for all’ fixed in one 'factual' form. Doubtless, their interest was the same as ours is today: to understand the nature of consciousness and the purpose of our existence beyond the parameters of the mundane world. In short, to heed the maxim - KNOW THYSELF.

In this one thing there is a commonality of purpose that crosses the barriers of time, and, consequently, a common vision and understanding which leads to the self-same principles and perceptions. Through the continuity of this profound aspiration the legacy of our ancestors is no mystery. It speaks eloquently to an eager and willing audience. It matters little if the majority of our peers deny or belittle such wisdom, it exists anyway, forever available to those with an open mind, and, even if that legacy were to be destroyed the wisdom therein would still be accessible - such is the power of Consciousness.

The pathway to that wisdom, a wisdom we often refer to as spiritual enlightenment, starts and ends with self. What then is self? Where does it come from? Where does it go? Why is it here? Such questions, although important, are by definition intellectual enquiries. Alas, the answers cannot be found through the same means. You can rationalise the question but you cannot rationalise the answer, which in the final analysis is a matter of experience.

Experience starts with self. If you deny self you create a dynamic contradiction, because you accept self sufficiently to deny the self, which can generate serious disturbances within the deeper waters of consciousness. Alternatively, if you accept self you are in danger of succumbing to the illusionary aspect of becoming a Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, etc. Self proposes and creates Materialism, Atheism, Heaven, Humanism, Nirvana, Theism, Hell, Religion, Samadhi, Chaos, Nothingness, Order, Annihilation etc. Those of our ancestors who had taken the path of spiritual enlightenment knew this, and they left those who follow the wise instruction KNOW THY SELF because whether one accepts the ‘self’ as the ultimate reality or merely as a transitory illusion, one must deal with it!

There is only self. There is only not-self. Two propositions! Who is it that says these things? Only the self. Self perceives self; self denies self; self elevates self; self seeks self. #brothermarcusodp

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[1] e.g.; Dr. John Gribbin, physics consultant to the New Scientist, see his book In The Beginning.

[2] In the Hindu tradition Manu is believed to be the originator of the human race, and who framed a code of living and government, which are more correctly known as teachings rather than laws.

[3] Which was also likened unto a cosmic egg, see Egyptian Mythology p27 published by Paul Hamlyn

[4] Budge, Gods of the Egyptians Vol. 1 p291

[5] of the teachings of Orpheus, a pre-Pythagorean reformer (7-8^th. Cen. BC) and founder of the Orphic Mysteries.

[6] Originally this word meant the ‘yawning’ or Abyss.

[7] Nyx.

[8] Darkness.

[9] The darkest part of Hades, which eventually came to be the place of torment and punishment for sinners.

[10] God of Love.

[11] The Birds, Aristophanes.

[12] Budge, Gods of the Egyptians, Vol. 1 p300. Quote from version B

[13] sometimes referred to as Thanes.

THE ORATIO PROJECT

A BEAUTIFUL PROJECT

I post this note to thank all of you who have purchased a copy of the album Oratio – Contemporary Celtic Poems.

For the benefit of those who do not already know, this album of spiritual and mystical poetry was created by men and women living the contemplative life whilst dwelling in the secular world. Each poem on the album has been read by its author, with a musical arrangement provided by Juan Jose Lopez at the Utopia Studio in the UK. The album was primarily conceived as a means of sharing with other people something of the intimacy of the spiritual life, and secondly, to raise funds to realise a wonderful project; a project called THE ORATIO PROJECT.

The ORATIO PROJECT began in March 2014. The objective of the project is to establish a monastic settlement here in the UK, based upon the patterns set by the ancient British Church, where men and women interested in the contemplative life can gather together to spend time in the silence, and to engage in spiritual discourse. Thereby following the example set by the monastic communities established in the Levantine deserts from the late third century onward; followed with great enthusiasm by the ancient British Church before the collapse of Romano-British society in the fifth century.

It goes without saying that the spiritual heart of the project is the inner temple of the soul; an invisible temple wherein the soul enters into the presence of the Divine. This inner temple will hopefully be reflected in the physical form of this project (see illustration), a simple construction wherein people can join in prayer and meditation, and group activities such as discussion, seminars, study etc. Sleeping accommodation in the form of small cells will be located around the walls outside of the compound.

It is our intention to erect this building using low-tech, low-impact straw-bale technology, resulting in an organic structure that harmonises with the environment and minimises the energy used and carbon dioxide generated in its construction. This low-tech approach will significantly reduces the amount of energy required to construct the building, and, because of the insulating properties of the materials used, will save energy and minimise carbon dioxide in heating and cooling. Energy will be generated using solar panels for both hot water and electricity (see Illustration).

The proceeds of the album will go towards realising this vision. The target is £250.000. So far we have raised £30.000. Every album sold will increase the fund by £4.50.

If you wish to acquire a copy you can sample these wonderful performances by using the links to Amazon and iTunes; they are:

Amazon: see: http://www.amazon.com/Oratio-Contemporary-Order-Dionysis-Paul/dp/B00Q7PNIQU/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1417188439&sr=1-1&keywords=oratio

iTunes page is: Oratio: Contemporary Celtic Poems by The Order of Dionysis and Paul https://itun.es/gb/6tKx4

 For information about the Holy Celtic Church and the Order of Dionysis and Paul then see: http://ecclesiasticaceltica.org.uk

For further information about the Order of Dionysis and Paul then listen to the audio on http://youtu.be/yHM-ZadfhR8

For information about the primitive British Church see the Imagier Publishing blog: http://imagierpublishing.blogspot.com/ 

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