Astounding *New* Audio Soundscape for You!

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We are thrilled to announce the forthcoming release of an astounding, new half-hour audio production, entitled *The Seven Pillars Soundscape: A Contemplative Journey Toward Wisdom* -- featuring lyrics from our upcoming Seven Pillars eBook text, narration by Pir Zia Inayat-Khan, music by Kane Mathis and vocals by Bisan Toron. For a limited time, receive an exclusive, pre-release download of the full soundtrack by supporting our eBook Indiegogo campaign with a donation of $10 or more. Experience the captivating, mystical soundscape of The Seven Pillars through this truly extraordinary, original audio journey! read more »

*UPDATED:* Introducing the “Illuminated e-Manuscript!”

Support Seven Pillars' New Crowdfunding Campaign!

Over the past year, Seven Pillars has been working on a major new project: *A Groundbreaking Multimedia Electronic Book!* Inspired by the revolutionary illuminated manuscripts of the 5th and 6th centuries, this cutting edge, "multi-touch" eBook not only combines text and image, but also music, video and graphic animation. We are excited to announce the launch of a new crowdfunding campaign that seeks to raise $15,000 in 45 days. We need your support to bring this extraordinary book into the world! read more »

Corin Says: “I want to make a paper crane for you!”

*From Now Until Sunday*

Corin Girard tells about her inspiration for making paper cranes, the subject of our new perk for The Seven Pillars Illuminated e-Manuscript crowdfunding campaign. Want a handmade paper crane? All campaign donors between now and Sunday at midnight (11:59pm on 7/13/14) will receive a handmade crane as a thank you! As a bonus, each crane will contain a hidden, handwritten wish that you can choose to uncover by unfolding the crane...or leave in mystery. read more »

Announcing Wisdom Weekends & Salons

Summer, Autumn & Winter

We are pleased to announce our upcoming slate of Wisdom Weekends and Wisdom Salons for summer and autumn 2014 and winter 2014/2015. We hope you will join us for one or more of these exciting events, to be hosted and facilitated by extraordinary members of our Wisdom Council and extended community. The Wisdom Weekend has early bird registration pricing available, so consider taking advantage of this opportunity to explore and grow with us! read more »

Sacred Geography Gallery Series

Paul Devereux

GALLERY TWO: THE SHAMANIC LANDSCAPES OF DEATH VALLEY :: In this 5-part series of galleries, we will look at a range of sacred geographies, the mindscapes of past times that can still speak to our souls. The power of sacred place. (Image: Paul Devereux. The setting sun bathes a Death Valley ridge in golden light.) read more »

Creativity Unleashed

e-Notebook: March 2014

In this comprehensive web feature we explore *Creative Expression,* one of Seven Pillars' three Pathways. Within, you will find pieces by Tobin Hart, Denise Boston and Lee Irwin. Also included is a rich multimedia presentation highlighting how the performing arts community in Los Angeles has imaginatively explored the process of The Seven Pillars. Lastly, we are delighted to announce the first of a series of weekend programs that explore The Seven Pillars at the Abode conference center in New Lebanon, New York this summer. read more »

Paul Devereux’s Sacred Geography Series

Gallery Two: The Shamanic Landscapes of Death Valley

In this 5-part series of galleries, we will look at a range of sacred geographies, the mindscapes of past times that can still speak to our souls. The power of sacred place.

One of the least-known examples of ancient sacred geography is to be found in Death Valley, California. This place is so remote and arid it is easy to understand why few people would ever guess that it harbors a shamanic cartography marked by ritual pathways, shrines, vision quest beds, and curious sinuous lines and weird patterns of rocks. see the gallery »

Exploring Pillar Two: The Living Universe

On Tuesday, January 14th, Seven Pillars, in partnership with the Sufi Order International, hosted a special screening of the award-winning documentary, Journey of the Universe, followed by a conversation between Guiding Voice and guest Sister Miriam MacGillis & Seven Pillars' Founder and Sufi teacher Pir Zia Inayat-Khan. read more »

Sacred Harvest

e-Notebook: November 2013

Happy Thanksgiving! Are there two words more welcoming and heartfelt? In this edition, we take a look at what really lies at the core of this holiday with an exceprt from "Bless this Food: Ancient & Contemporary Graces from Around the World," a gallery of recipes from "Grould Farm Cookbook & Recipes: A Hundred Years of Good Food" and an article by Robert Karp titled "Agriculture and the Sacred." We would also like to invite you to Seven Pillars Holiday Open House! read more »

Soldier of the Stage

e-Notebook: October 2013

This special multimedia feature explores Robin Becker Dance troupe's commitment to peace and spiritual activism through the universal language of dance in their expressive piece, titled "Into Sunlight." Within, you will find an exclusive interview with dancer and choreographer Robin Becker, a video interview produced for Seven Pillars with the dancers of "Into Sunlight," inspirations for the production and an evokotive gallery of images from the performance. See the performance schedule inside, and join Seven Pillars staff and Board at the upcoming show. Also, only 5 days left to support Seven Pillars Journey fo Wisdom! read more »

Pathways to Wisdom

e-Notebook: July 2013

In this edition, we begin an exploration of the paths to wisdom, inspired by our recently launched Pathways. We invite you to experience a "snip" of Wendy Jehanara Tremayne's creative life as "a maker of things;" bear witness to Winona LaDuke's passionate invocation of the spiritual "presence" within, and ongoing imperialistic threat to, sacred places; and drink in Lee Irwin's soulful meditation on heart-centered conversation. read more »