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Summary: O'Donohue guides you through Ireland's spiritual landscape.
Review: ANAM CARA John O'Donohue When St. Patrick first came to Ireland in the 5th century CE, he encountered the Celts - a unique race of people with their own flourishing spiritual tradition, already thousands of years old. Where the Christians worshiped one God, the Celtic people had many. They found divinity all around them: in the rivers and hills; the sea and sky; in home and village; and within their own souls. The Celtic reverence for the spirit in all things survives to this day - a vibrant spiritual legacy unique in the Western world. On Anam Cara ("soul friend" in Gaelic), Irish poet, priest, and scholar John O'Donohue guides you through Ireland's remarkable spiritual landscape, yielding a treasure trove of insights, stories, and teachings. In the oral tradition so beloved of the Celts, O'Donohue shares a philosophical, intuitive approach to spirituality that takes you beyond psychological and religious "programs" to a place where your heart can be truly nourished and healed. You will learn authentic Irish prayers and blessings; how to discover your individual nature; how to awaken the senses as "thresholds of the spirit"; the "secret divinity" in your relationships; how the Irish "hospitality" toward death can help you become more compassionate, generous, and fearless; and much more. Tracing the cycles of life and nature, this insightful session draws from the sacred waters of Ireland's spiritual heritage from the Celts and their Druid shamans; the charming imbas (inspirational sagas) of the wandering bards; and the holy fountainhead of Christian monasteries. Join John O'Donohue for a journey to the "Island of Saints and Scholars," where you will uncover the treasure of your own Anam Cara. Over eight hours of philosophy, poetry, and instruction from the world's great thinkers and artists. LEARN MORE ABOUT: The Celtic tradition of revering each new day as a sacred experience; Where to seek the "luminous warmth" of your soul - and why you can only find it in solitude; An ancient Celtic method of healing prayer; What love really is, and how to bring it into your spiritual life; Why God's wild, passionate side should be acknowledged; How to "tune" yourself to sacred silence; How to stop analyzing your life and start trusting your instinctual gift for self-guidance; The Celtic secret for "inhabiting" the eternal, infinite side of your self in daily life; How the landscape of Ireland helped shape the Celtic spirit; Why the tuatha de danann still live within the Irish psyche and continue to delight our souls; Reclaiming the beauty, mystery, and dignity of the human body; and much more. John O'Donohue is an Irish poet and Catholic scholar. He was awarded a Ph.D. in philosophical theology from the University of Tubingen. His book on the philosophy of Hegel, Person als Vermittlung, was published in Germany in 1993. His other works include Anam Cara; Air: Breath of God; Stone as the Tabernacle of Memory; Water: The Tears of the Earth; and Echoes of Memory - a book of poems.
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Summary: John O'Donohue speaks celtic wisdom with lyrical beauty.
Review: I could listen to John O'Donohue's voice all day and in fact, take these tapes in the car and so sometimes do. He is not only an incredible scholar, but has a way of expressing and condensing this clear wisdom through simple stories and ancedotes. His ideas and thoughts are delivered with tenderness and compassion. He is one of the most natural and warm speakers I've ever had the privilege to listen to.
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Summary: Worth listening to again and again.
Review: O'Donohue is wonderful! The subject matter is not only relevant on a day-to-day basis, but also helps one understand their past and the "inner workings" of other people. His explanation and treatment of death is both informative and helpful for those of us who have lost someone we love dearly.
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Summary: Worth listening to again and again.
Review: O'Donohue is wonderful! The subject matter is not only relevant on a day-to-day basis, but also helps one understand their past and the "inner workings" of other people. His explanation and treatment of death is both informative and helpful for those of us who have lost someone we love dearly.
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Summary: Worth listening to again and again.
Review: O'Donohue is wonderful! The subject matter is not only relevant on a day-to-day basis, but also helps one understand their past and the "inner workings" of other people. His explanation and treatment of death is both informative and helpful for those of us who have lost someone we love dearly.
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Summary: Great voice, great content
Review: Spoken audio tapes need to be evaluated not only on the merits of the content, but also the quality of the production -- including the "listenability" of the speaker's voice. Fortunately, this collection of meditative reflections on Celtic spirituality by Irish priest John O'Donohue boasts not only sublimie content, but an aurally pleasing experience as well. O'Donohue's voice is easy for Americans to understand, but filled with enough of an Irish accent to evoke the windswept shores of the Emerald Isle in every word he speaks. He speaks slowly, carefully enunciating each word, which contributes to the meditative aura this recording evokes. And of course, what he is saying is as important as how he says it: and what he talks about is the distinctive and vital living tradition of Celtic wisdom, from seeing the human being as "sculpted of clay" to celebrating the inner landscape of the imagination, to seamlessly weaving Christian and Pagan stories and principles together in a way that ultimately breaks down the barriers of religion to leave only the breathtaking unity of deep mysticism. Finally, O'Donohue's insistence on the role of friendship and relationship in the spiritual life -- as embodied in the Gaelic tradition of the anam cara, or soul friend -- makes this truly a relevant treasury of spiritual insight.
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Summary: Great voice, great content
Review: Spoken audio tapes need to be evaluated not only on the merits of the content, but also the quality of the production -- including the "listenability" of the speaker's voice. Fortunately, this collection of meditative reflections on Celtic spirituality by Irish priest John O'Donohue boasts not only sublimie content, but an aurally pleasing experience as well. O'Donohue's voice is easy for Americans to understand, but filled with enough of an Irish accent to evoke the windswept shores of the Emerald Isle in every word he speaks. He speaks slowly, carefully enunciating each word, which contributes to the meditative aura this recording evokes. And of course, what he is saying is as important as how he says it: and what he talks about is the distinctive and vital living tradition of Celtic wisdom, from seeing the human being as "sculpted of clay" to celebrating the inner landscape of the imagination, to seamlessly weaving Christian and Pagan stories and principles together in a way that ultimately breaks down the barriers of religion to leave only the breathtaking unity of deep mysticism. Finally, O'Donohue's insistence on the role of friendship and relationship in the spiritual life -- as embodied in the Gaelic tradition of the anam cara, or soul friend -- makes this truly a relevant treasury of spiritual insight.
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