![]() ![]() In each paragraph of the book, the Spirit is there. "A true encanto, an incantation, this book is pure music. This remarkable book tells, with haunting simplicity and precision, the true story of where our western culture really came from and where it is taking us now. For the first time in centuries it traces the ancient threads that connect Mongolia, Tibet and Native Americans to the very origins of western civilization - showing how these sacred ties have shaped our lives today. Here's a link to a brief article on this: The Spiritual Tradition at the Roots of Western Civilization.Īnd here's more info on his latest book (from his website):Ī Story Waiting To Pierce You offers a breathtaking insight into our past and our future as human beings. ![]() From what I've gathered so far, his main thesis is that we have all but lost touch with the "original," mystical, "feminine" foundations of Western civilization, which he traces to the work of Parmenides - and, beyond him, to Mongolia and Tibet -, and Kingsley's work is about retracing and reclaiming that link. ![]() ![]() When I first heard about him awhile back, I checked out an online video interview with him - which I'll try to locate later - and was not very impressed by what I heard, as I recall, but I thought I'd share his work here for anyone who might be interested. A writer named Peter Kingsley has been making waves recently in some parts of the Integral community - particularly his book, A Story Waiting to Pierce You: Mongolia, Tibet and the Destiny of t. ![]()
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