Faiths & Paths in Glastonbury: Contemporary Paths
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- There are more than 70 practising spiritual faiths and paths in Glastonbury and many more individuals that have developed their own paths that have helped them explore the Divine.
- Listings here are offered for information only and are not intended to be an endorsement or recommendation. If meeting with individuals, please exercise common sense and employ personal safety guidelines.
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Buffalo Talking & Prayer Circle
Come together in a quiet space. Share whats real for you. Hear your hearts voice. Create a prayer from your truth
Alternate Monday evenings 7-9pm
People of Spirit welcome to drop in. Must arrive at the Enlightenment shop between 6.30 and 6.55pm £5 waged £3 concessions
Call Rosemary for details: 01458 832157 or 07906 865717
Come together in a quiet space. Share whats real for you. Hear your hearts voice. Create a prayer from your truth
Alternate Monday evenings 7-9pm
People of Spirit welcome to drop in. Must arrive at the Enlightenment shop between 6.30 and 6.55pm £5 waged £3 concessions
Call Rosemary for details: 01458 832157 or 07906 865717
Kabbalah
Kabbalah is a powerful tool for self-realization, for exploring important ideas about life and for discovering the profound truths at the heart of our existence. Based on a map of consciousness called the Tree of Life, Kabbalah is central to the Western Mystery Tradition and Jewish Mysticism but is an ancient system that transcends all belief systems and is of practical relevance to modern life through engendering a greater sense of freedom and fulfillment to our lives.
Contacts: Ian Rees email or Will Parfitt email
Kabbalah is a powerful tool for self-realization, for exploring important ideas about life and for discovering the profound truths at the heart of our existence. Based on a map of consciousness called the Tree of Life, Kabbalah is central to the Western Mystery Tradition and Jewish Mysticism but is an ancient system that transcends all belief systems and is of practical relevance to modern life through engendering a greater sense of freedom and fulfillment to our lives.
Contacts: Ian Rees email or Will Parfitt email
Meher Baba
"I have come not to teach, but to awaken".
Meher Baba was one of the Spiritual Masters of the modern age; a silent master who became known as the Avatar of the Age.
Website
Contact: Patricia Caswell: 01458 831 707
"I have come not to teach, but to awaken".
Meher Baba was one of the Spiritual Masters of the modern age; a silent master who became known as the Avatar of the Age.
Website
Contact: Patricia Caswell: 01458 831 707
Subud
Subud is not a religion but a spiritual practice which enables people of all religious backgrounds and beliefs to worship together. There is no teaching in Subud, and nothing that you have to believe. The Subud practice, called the latihan, consists essentially of learning to surrender to the power of God (or 'a higher force' if you prefer) and follow whatever happens.
In that way you could say it's a bit like the Quakers, but much more active and noisy. We usually sit quietly for about ten minutes beforehand, but once the latihan starts people may do all sorts of things, such as walk about, sing, shout, dance, wave their arms and so on. The aim is to be able to follow the movements without thought or hesitation.
The group latihan is usually held twice a week and lasts about half an hour. Men and women always do it separately. In Glastonbury the men meet on Monday and Friday evenings, and the women on Monday evening and Thursday during the day. You can also do the latihan on your own sometimes, once it is established. Anyone over 17 can become a Subud member, but there is usually a waiting period of up to three months to give the applicant time to find out more about Subud and to be sure that they really want to follow this spiritual path.
We always welcome enquiries, but there is no pressure to join. We don't proselytize. Subud, like any genuine religious practice, is for the long haul, and the real benefits take time to manifest. There are no membership fees, but most members give small voluntary contributions to cover the hire of the hall and other overheads.
Website
Contacts: Robert Coker:01749 830227
Emmaline Maxwell: 01458 834181
Sophia Knock: 01458 830293
Henry Cox: 01460 66215
Subud is not a religion but a spiritual practice which enables people of all religious backgrounds and beliefs to worship together. There is no teaching in Subud, and nothing that you have to believe. The Subud practice, called the latihan, consists essentially of learning to surrender to the power of God (or 'a higher force' if you prefer) and follow whatever happens.
In that way you could say it's a bit like the Quakers, but much more active and noisy. We usually sit quietly for about ten minutes beforehand, but once the latihan starts people may do all sorts of things, such as walk about, sing, shout, dance, wave their arms and so on. The aim is to be able to follow the movements without thought or hesitation.
The group latihan is usually held twice a week and lasts about half an hour. Men and women always do it separately. In Glastonbury the men meet on Monday and Friday evenings, and the women on Monday evening and Thursday during the day. You can also do the latihan on your own sometimes, once it is established. Anyone over 17 can become a Subud member, but there is usually a waiting period of up to three months to give the applicant time to find out more about Subud and to be sure that they really want to follow this spiritual path.
We always welcome enquiries, but there is no pressure to join. We don't proselytize. Subud, like any genuine religious practice, is for the long haul, and the real benefits take time to manifest. There are no membership fees, but most members give small voluntary contributions to cover the hire of the hall and other overheads.
Website
Contacts: Robert Coker:01749 830227
Emmaline Maxwell: 01458 834181
Sophia Knock: 01458 830293
Henry Cox: 01460 66215
Tantra
There are many different branches of Tantra - too numerous to mention here. Although we don't at present have any regular Tantra groups in Glastonbury, we have a contact person- Narayan- who is happy to talk to people about this path.
Contact:
Narayan 01458 830 250/832 888
email
Or drop into the 'Enlightenment' shop (Glastonbury High St)
There are many different branches of Tantra - too numerous to mention here. Although we don't at present have any regular Tantra groups in Glastonbury, we have a contact person- Narayan- who is happy to talk to people about this path.
Contact:
Narayan 01458 830 250/832 888
Or drop into the 'Enlightenment' shop (Glastonbury High St)
Tareth
Tareth is a healer and Alchemist in the ancient tradition of Alchemy. Bringing into unity all the aspects of consciousness to help awaken the wisdom within. "There should be no secrets, magic belongs to everyone". He lives in Glastonbury and offers a group called 'Blessings from the Source' from time to time. Check his website for further details.
Website
Contact: Tareth email
01458 833 929
Tareth is a healer and Alchemist in the ancient tradition of Alchemy. Bringing into unity all the aspects of consciousness to help awaken the wisdom within. "There should be no secrets, magic belongs to everyone". He lives in Glastonbury and offers a group called 'Blessings from the Source' from time to time. Check his website for further details.
Website
Contact: Tareth email
01458 833 929
The White Spring
The White Spring (in Well House Lane) is open regularly for all to visit.
They hold new moon and full moon meditations, rituals and healing circles and celebrate the sabbats (the festivals of the wheel of the year).
Website
Letters for the attention of the White Spring Custodian can be sent to Wellhouse Cottage, Wellhouse Lane, Glastonbury BA6 8BL
The White Spring (in Well House Lane) is open regularly for all to visit.
They hold new moon and full moon meditations, rituals and healing circles and celebrate the sabbats (the festivals of the wheel of the year).
Website
Letters for the attention of the White Spring Custodian can be sent to Wellhouse Cottage, Wellhouse Lane, Glastonbury BA6 8BL
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