Green Bird
The second CD by Vastearth Orchestra. Readings, songs and instrumental music based on and inspired by Ibn 'Arabi, Rumi, Niffari and Jili.
CD: £12.00
". . . The recording travels through the dark towards the light. It takes you on a journey yet leaves you feeling grounded. It has things to teach you, yet always, a promise of secret, sacred things are just within reach."
"A Garden Amidst Flames"
Readings from Ibn Arabi
A recording of 31 extracts from four works by Ibn 'Arabi and two followers. Total running time 60:36. Produced by Aaron Cass and David Norland. Beshara Publications / Vastearth words and music.CD: £12.50
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Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi's linked theses of the Unity of Being and the Perfectibility of Man are universal and enduring concepts which transcend all religious and cultural divisions, and draw out the meaning at the heart of every true spiritual teaching.
A Garden Amidst Flames is a recording of 31 extracts from four works which embody these ideas. This recording, which uses musical settings, aims to bring a taste of Ibn 'Arabi's universal perspective to English-speaking listeners, whatever their cultural background.
Ibn 'Arabi said, "Tradition has left us only words; it is up to us to find out what they mean." He also said, "The wise man will not allow himself to be be tied to one form of belief." Such a large point of view is a priceless gift, to be strived for and celebrated.
Listen to sample tracks
These Real Player files may download before playing. They are quite big, so on dial-up modems they will take several minutes to arrive.Materia Prima (1 mb) / Reddish-white camels (1.3mb)