“A college situated on a mountain cannot remain concealed.It is a dream, a vision.Welsh grandfathers illuminate the darkness amidst ancient, rugged stones.Persevere resolutely through the frigid winter and the sweltering summer.A glimmer of light exists, a passion for learning, illuminated by the radiance of wisdom.In their minds, they envision a brighter future, a more prosperous […]
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The Harp in the Crisp Wind: Intersections of Buddhism and Celtic Christianity
Raymond Lam In July 2015, I wrote a book review of Laurence Cox’s Buddhism in Ireland: From the Celts to the Counter-Culture and Beyond. “Celtishness” has fascinated European and global culture, from influences in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to historical accounts of sacred places like Lindisfarne. There is an earthly, grassy, hearty beauty about everything Celtic, […]