‘The temples and structures of
old were built upon the formation of the trees. Trunk and branch taught the
builders the secrets of pillar and arch and groin. The harmonies of the universe
find expression in the trees, as in your own body; and in the architecture of
the temples of old you can
find expressed
in miniature the Grand
Temple of the Universe.’ White Eagle
Here in
the UK,
September has brought the golden sunshine that we longed for on many days
during our wet summer. I think New Lands and the Temple gardens look very beautiful
(and they will soon to be even lovelier when our volunteer Garden Gang
arrive)—radiant in both physical and spiritual light as we prepare for our Autumn
re-opening with our PEACE DAY on Sunday 16th September, and Harvest
Festival the following Sunday.
Already
it seems there is a subtle change in the air as the days move onward towards
the equinox. It is the beauty of the trees which catches my attention as their
leaves start to turn gold. It is significant, I feel, that the new moon on 16th,
when the Sun is still in the Earth sign of Virgo of service and practical
endeavour, falls so near this year to the equinoxal energy of Libra - of
beauty, harmony, peace and balance. It makes me feel I want to embrace the
energy of the new moon, and breathe in new harmony, peace and wellbeing with
every breath…
I found
this teaching from White Eagle particularly right for this time: ‘As did the great Lord Buddha, let us too
at this moment assemble under the canopy of heaven, shaded by the branches of
the universal Tree of Life——and absorb the heavenly blessing of peace. We stand
in worship at the foot of our brothers the trees; we raise our hearts to the
heavens, and hear the sounds, the music, the harmonies of the universe.’
