Still pondering? Peter Kingsley's writings are very compelling, and I recommend his work to anyone interested in his informed approach to ancient wisdom. His premise on the purpose of Parmenides poem is fascinating in and of itself. He proposes that not only was the poem an actual account of a genuine mystical experience, but further, that the poem is itself an incantation intended to allow other practitioners of his esoteric mystery school to make their journey to receive their own instruction from the goddess. I suspect he's right.
What Exactly are You?
What Exactly are You?
What Exactly are You?
Still pondering? Peter Kingsley's writings are very compelling, and I recommend his work to anyone interested in his informed approach to ancient wisdom. His premise on the purpose of Parmenides poem is fascinating in and of itself. He proposes that not only was the poem an actual account of a genuine mystical experience, but further, that the poem is itself an incantation intended to allow other practitioners of his esoteric mystery school to make their journey to receive their own instruction from the goddess. I suspect he's right.