As the year draws to a close, so too does the Baptist’s Head and Open Enlightenment. Both projects have been steep learning curves, and I’m proud of the incredible amount of work both Duncan and I have put into the sites.

These projects have functioned as training facilities for the real work: the development and offering of a Western approach to enlightenment. I’m happy the tempering phase is over, and the real work of establishing Deep Humanism can begin. That of course doesn’t mean Deep Humanism won’t bring it’s own tests and trials, but at least these will be within an arena less frustrating than an attempted resolution of complex, subtle issues within an open, public debate.

Not only are big shifts occurring with my work, but the arrival of a beautiful, gold Ganesha statue in the home has also heralded new magical developments pointing back to the Tempe Working (involving an Egyptian Stela in the British Museum); a change of career and a period of study for my wife (which feeds directly into our plans for a self-built, self-sustaining retreat centre); the likely relocation from north London to Brighton for a bigger flat with a garden; and intimations of further and more refined stages of enlightenment to explore in my personal practice. 

With all of this in mind, I’m hoping to make this winter something of a retreat, as I focus on my mahamudra practice (details to follow), teaching and the grunt work of designing the new site, writing the content, and developing a training program for students and teachers.

Om Gam!