In this talk at the Glastonbury Symposium in July 2009 I address the fact that many people now don’t want to be restricted by an allegiance to one religion, and yet are still searching for a meaningful and spiritual life. If we are inspired by the words of the Buddha and the Sufi mystics, and yet are also drawn to the beauty of Celtic spirituality, for example, are we just New Age dilettantes who are not disciplined enough to follow one path, or are we responding to a new call: towards a deeper Way that transcends the artificial divisions of creed and dogma and that frees the spirit beyond belief? The talk includes discussion about conspiracy theories, Druidry and ‘The Book of English Magic’.
The Finance editor of the Economist, Henry Tricks, popped in to Lewes in the summer to film for a documentary on alternative economics. He ended up on our sofa and he and I chatted about Druidry, hippies, the 1930s, and economics. He was a delight to talk with and I wish we had been able to talk for longer…
Havant Literary Festival 2009
Filmed just after the Spring Equinox 2009 by Prof.Michael Cooper
Filmed Summer 2008 for Holistic TV’s forthcoming documentary on the Druids
At The Eigentijds Festival Holland June 2008
On the Paul O’Grady Show March 2008
At the ‘Out of the Ordinary Festival’ Knockhatch, Sussex Summer 2007
The Order of Bards Ovates & Druids Mount Haemus Lectures, Appleton, Oxfordshire Summer 2004
What a magician with your voice you are, Philip – four years later and it was like I was there – BUT where is the video of the lectures???
By: paulmilne on August 27, 2008
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Hi Paul!
Thank you for your kind words. Sadly the lecture videos had a fault on them and speakers every so often began to speak like strange monsters with something sticky and unpleasant lodged in their throats. We also figured that with lectures the audio content is probably the most important aspect, so have begun to edit them to cut out the distortions and present them on the podcasts. You can already hear Ronald Hutton’s opening lecture on the last two podcasts of the Order – Druidcast at http://www.druidcast.libsyn.com
By: Philip Carr-Gomm on August 27, 2008
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Thanks for the explanation, Philip. As an avid listener to Druidcast I’ve already caught Prof. Hutton’s talk. I’ll look forward to hearing the others in due course.
By: paulmilne on August 29, 2008
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Hello,
I amRita .We met at Nagpur. I have been reading your posts and seen the videos. As a lecturer of philosophy Druidism definitely arouses my curiosity. it was exciting seeing a real Druid performing. Look forward to exchange of ideas
all the best.
By: Rita on February 15, 2009
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Hello Rita,
There are so many interesting connections between Druidism and Indian philosophy, I hope to write some more posts on this. It was wonderful to meet so many interesting people at the Nagpur conference.
Very best wishes.
By: Philip Carr-Gomm on February 15, 2009
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Hello Philip,
I always have loved your introduction to the Mt. Haemus lectures in ‘04. I use it as a means to help focus myself when things start spinning about a little too fast. Am hoping to make it to Monterey, CA to see you, John Michael Greer and Issac Bonewits at the end of July for Lughnasadh. Money’s a little tight, but am saving up my pennies!
By: Pete on June 7, 2009
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Lieber Philip,
we are a group of celtic inspired people around the south Blackforest ans we meet us once a month 1. wednesday to a celtic arounding. We call it “Cadair Taliesn”, in Laufenburg, a small city at the border germany/Swiss.
The place is a “Druid-house”.
So I`m on a celtic way for more than 30 years. We had hear a magic celtic area. Three mountains are called “Belchen”, that means Belen. And the sunrise at 21.3. and 23.9. is across this mountains.
So I`m a Bard and bookwriter to this things.
Maybe you to know more about our region and celtic work.
Many regards
Roland
By: Roland on September 10, 2009
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You have a true calling.I have enjoyed your lectures for several years and they have inspired me to seek deeper spiritual connections.Thank you for all the time you put into helping others.
By: Steven Stanley on October 23, 2009
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Thank you Steven.
By: Philip Carr-Gomm on November 10, 2009
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