Santoshan (Stephen Wollaston) – författare

In 'Rivers of Green Wisdom' the author shares personal reflections on Christian, Yogic and Earth-centred wisdom and key stages encountered on his own spiritual journey. This book unveils central teachings about the sacredness of Earth and Nature, covers both past and present understanding about our interdependent relationship with the natural world, and how various teachers have looked for East-West fusions for deeper and more responsible living.There are important insights within the five detailed chapters, along with informative passages about contemporary prophets and mystics who have been influential in promoting relevant wisdom for our times.Overall, 'Rivers of Green Wisdom' highlights essential challenges we need to embrace in order to move forward skilfully and build a harmonious and sustainable Earth community that compassionately cares about the diversity of life our Earth-Mother has sought to celebrate.CONTENTS: Preface, Introduction, 1. Pursuing Meaning and Purpose, 2. Opening to Greater Awareness, 3. Deeper Encounters, 4. Embracing our Earth Mother and Responding to Her Call, 5. Mending the Broken Pieces, Bibliography, About the Author.REVIEWS:"e;Overall, this is a heart-warming book where I learnt a good deal about Earth based spirituality through the lens of different traditions. I felt that my spirituality is not some made-up modern quirk but something that is deeply rooted in, and belongs to, the ongoing spiritual evolution of our collective human journey."e;~ Ian Mowll, Interfaith Foundation Minister and the coordinator of GreenSpirit."e;From his many years of deep immersion in the Yogic, Christian and Earth-based traditions, Santoshan skilfully expresses in this book, the feeling tone of each of these three spiritual movements. He explains how they blend, how they relate to each other and how they share a common thread of love and the sanctity of all life. Seldom do you find such practised clarity in revealing the wisdom of Spirit."e;~ Sky McCain, Vedantist and author of 'Planet as Self: An Earthen Spirituality.'ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Santoshan (Stephen Wollaston) studied world religions at King's College London, is a OneSpirit Interfaith minister, a member of GreenSpirit's publications team, and an author, coauthor and editor of over a dozen books, including 'Spirituality Unveiled' and 'Realms of Wondrous Gifts'.THE GREENSPIRIT EBOOK SERIES:GreenSpirit is a registered charity based in the UK. The main contents/written material, editing, design and promotional work for its ebooks is done on a purely voluntary basis, or given freely by contributors who share SpiritSpirit members' passion for Gaia centred spirituality.

Glyn Edwards worked as a medium for over 40 years and was internationally regarded as one of the finest mediums and teachers of psychic and spiritual science in the UK.This book features a unique collection of Glyn's inclusive and grounded wisdom on spiritual and mediumistic realms of unfoldment and is a wonderful tribute book that honours his life and work. In this combined treasury of his teachings and memories about him, numerous insights and fond recollections are shared alongside various photographs.The opening sections and Part One of the book have a detailed biography about Glyn and heartfelt stories by people whose lives he touched. Part Two includes a collection of quotations, articles, workshop sections and exercises by Glyn, which cover practical advice for awakening to the ever-present world of the spirit and the oneness of spiritual living. In all, this is an inspiring addition to other essential titles featuring Glyn Edwards.The compiler, Santoshan aka Stephen Wollaston, studied world religions and religious education at King's College London, is a psychosynthesis counsellor, a OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation minister, the Chair of GreenSpirit's publications team, and an author, coauthor and editor of over a dozen books, including 'Rivers of Green Wisdom' and 'Spirituality Unveiled'. He was a close friend of Glyn Edwards for 26 years and worked on a variety of books and projects with him.

DESCRIPTIONAn in-depth look at psychic, mediumistic and miraculous powers in the world's great mystical and wisdom traditions, which uncovers key insights into various teachings and practices. Aspects of Yogic, Hindu, Buddhist, Judaic, Sufi, Islamic and Christian spirituality, including miraculous events in the life of Jesus, are discussed in four main chapters. The realization of universal divine consciousness and its profound implications are also drawn upon, along with various categories of supernormal phenomena that have been documented in both ancient and modern times.This is a thoroughly revised edition of the new low-cost paperback version that includes extra information, images, and two extensive appendices of questions and answers with the internationally renowned medium and former Benedictine monk Glyn Edwards, in which he eloquently reflected upon numerous interwoven facets of unfoldment. In all, a beneficial interfaith book that draws on both original sources and contemporary understanding.CONTENTSPreface to Revised Edition / Introduction / 1 Ancient Wisdom, Postmodern World / 2 Yogis and Buddhas / 3 Prophets and Mystics / 4 Bringing the Strands Together / Appendix I: A Conversation with Glyn Edwards on the Powers / Appendix II: A Conversation with Glyn Edwards on Spirituality / Glossary / Bibliography / About the Author / Other Titles by the Author and Glyn Edwards.ENDORSEMENTS"e;Thought-provoking, with in-depth research by Santoshan and shared personal experience from Glyn Edwards. Realms of Wondrous Gifts draws upon ancient and modern teachings from various wisdom traditions and important sources. It is a book that will be of tremendous help to all who wish to deepen their understanding of the powers and the wider implications of spirituality."e;~ SWAMI DHARMANANDA SARASWATI, yoga teacher and author."e;Written with both clarity and insight, this is a rare and enriching book which integrates the wisdom of many spiritual traditions. Whilst illuminating the need now more than ever before to explore interspirituality, our universal commonality and deeper spiritual nature, it shows the way forward for embracing the Whole."e; ~ EILEEN DAVIES,  author of 'Mediumship: Touching the Stars'."e;Realms of Wondrous Gifts often sees compassion as one of the highest gifts we can manifest. This important insight along with well-researched chapters and good writing makes the book thoroughly worthwhile reading for any spiritual seeker."e;~ IAN MOWLL, interfaith minister and co-editor of GreenSpirit magazine.ABOUT THE AUTHORSantoshan (Stephen Wollaston) studied world religions at King's College London, is a psychosynthesis counsellor, a OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation minister, the Chair of GreenSpirit's publications team, and an author, coauthor and editor of over a dozen books, including 'Rivers of Green Wisdom' and 'Spirituality Unveiled'.