Claiming sacred ground
Book Description
In an era where spiritual seekers increasingly turn to sacred landscapes for meaning and connection, Adrian J. Ivakhiv offers a fascinating exploration of how modern pilgrims transform ordinary places into vessels of the divine. Claiming Sacred Ground examines the compelling journeys of contemporary spiritual migrants who travel to Glastonbury, England, and Sedona, Arizona, seeking to encounter the mysterious energies they believe inhabit these lands.
Ivakhiv reveals how these spiritual adventurers work to infuse geographical locations with sacred significance, creating new forms of meaning in places that exist at the margins of mainstream culture. Yet their quests unfold within a complex web of competing interests, where millennial hopes collide with commercial real estate ventures, where ancient reimaginings meet modern pseudo-scientific theories, and where diverse religious visions compete for legitimacy.
The author skillfully weaves together the human drama of spiritual seeking with the broader cultural and environmental tensions that emerge when sacred sites become part of a global economy. Throughout this intricate tapestry runs the persistent presence of the land itself, an enigmatic force that both reveals and conceals its secrets behind layers of belief, mythology, and human projection.
This thoughtful analysis illuminates the intersection of spirituality, place, and power in contemporary culture, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding how sacred spaces are created and contested in our modern world.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
📄 Length: 326 pages
What You'll Discover
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- ✓ Explore New Age spiritual concepts
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