"I first attended A.R.E. in the company of philosopher Jacob Needleman (1934-2022) and scholar of religion Mark Thurston. My own heresies have since rendered me unwelcome."
Any space that cannot bear heresies doesn't deserve them. I think Cayce did good work... as do you.
Excellent analysis! It's fascinating how Cayce made such complex esoteric ideas accessible. What if this democratizaton of spiritual thought had occurred in our current digital age? Would the viral spread of such 'ageless mysteries' lead to more widespread critical engagement or simply accelerate the fragmentation of belief systems we see today?
So true. That is why I so often say "the message is the medium". This applies to everything from whether there was a historical Jesus to the foibles of the early 20th Century spiritual writers whom I admire so much (see Mitch's "Happy Warriors" for further information on the latter).
I have taken my precepts and believe that dharma, sangha and the Buddha have a place in the journey. There is a potency in finding role models, finding that an entity that shows it possible to reach the state desired. The medium, the Buddha, is the divine medium, the divine message, the dharma, both are the divine. This macrocosm shows up in microcosms for the new in less spiritual matters, but as a general philosophic worldview.
Love your thoughts on Cayce, Mitch. His encounters with the faeries harken back to Irish fables. Exactly those fabled figures and encounters inspire in me child-like fascination with him.
"I first attended A.R.E. in the company of philosopher Jacob Needleman (1934-2022) and scholar of religion Mark Thurston. My own heresies have since rendered me unwelcome."
Any space that cannot bear heresies doesn't deserve them. I think Cayce did good work... as do you.
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Great piece of writing, had to look up a few words and concepts along the way, always a good sign..
Thank you 🙏
Excellent analysis! It's fascinating how Cayce made such complex esoteric ideas accessible. What if this democratizaton of spiritual thought had occurred in our current digital age? Would the viral spread of such 'ageless mysteries' lead to more widespread critical engagement or simply accelerate the fragmentation of belief systems we see today?
Such a great history lesson, emphasis on the lessons. Our role models don't have to be saints, don't have to be breathing.
So true. That is why I so often say "the message is the medium". This applies to everything from whether there was a historical Jesus to the foibles of the early 20th Century spiritual writers whom I admire so much (see Mitch's "Happy Warriors" for further information on the latter).
I just wanted to say your shop seems to be down, I wanted to treat myself to one of your shirts Mitch but I am getting a 404
Got you covered. Email me via the site and we’ll take care of it. 🖤
I have taken my precepts and believe that dharma, sangha and the Buddha have a place in the journey. There is a potency in finding role models, finding that an entity that shows it possible to reach the state desired. The medium, the Buddha, is the divine medium, the divine message, the dharma, both are the divine. This macrocosm shows up in microcosms for the new in less spiritual matters, but as a general philosophic worldview.
This was indeed an informative read. Thanks Mitch.
Love your thoughts on Cayce, Mitch. His encounters with the faeries harken back to Irish fables. Exactly those fabled figures and encounters inspire in me child-like fascination with him.
A very important gift this Christmas, Mitch! All the best to you and yours from Washington, DC.