Author: Lori Tompkins
Publisher: 360lotus Press
ISBN: 9780999614907
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
This book presents the author's sometimes stranger-than-fiction adventure of recovering long-buried geometric and zodiacal keys which unlock and reveal the true context and sense of the Rig Veda, the lore of Vishnu's avatars, St. John's Revelation and many other ancient mysteries or mythologies. The recovery of these keys dismantles thousands of years of accumulated distortions, superstitions and religious dogmas that have arisen from world-wide ignorance of the occulted meaning and context of the Rig Veda. It simultaneously facilitates passage into our higher (or supramental) ranges of consciousness, wherein all of life is known as a divine singularity or Oneness unfolding itself in the unified field of Time and Space. The revelations herein descended in 2016 as a continuation of Sri Aurobindo's yogic mission to uplift the "Secret of the Veda" along with the true origin and goal of Yoga and the Sanatana Dharma (Eternal Truth) of the Ancient Seers. This book is aimed towards readers interested in the evolution of consciousness, as well as sacred geometry, astrology, integral gnosis, symbology, the true origins of yoga, and the eternal truths (Sanatana Dharma) of India's Vedic Rishis or Seers in our day and Age of Aquarius. It may be of special interest to students of the Supramental and Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo the Mother and Patrizia Norelli-Bachelet (Thea), but one does not have to be familiar with these maha yogis to enjoy, understand, and benefit from the descent of Gnosis that is contained herein. Readers who enjoy Dan Brown books (especially "The Lost Symbol") should appreciate this entirely non-fictional account of the recovery of long-lost symbols and treasures of the Vedic Rishis, which help to solve or demystify many of our world's greatest ancient mysteries, including the true significance of the release of the Seven Rivers in the Rig Veda and the parallel account of the release of the Seven Vials or Bowls of St. John's Revelation. At the least it exposes math (or geometry) as the core of our ancient mythology. In addition to discussing the Kali Yugas and Indian mythology in depth, other world mythologies touched upon include: legends of Thor the Thunder God, Pegasus, the Divine Physician, Dionysus (Bacchus), the Fountain of Youth, water nymphs, Medusa, King Arthur, Excalibur, the Holy Grail, the Water Bearer of Aquarius, the Aztec Sun Stone, the Philosopher's Stone, the Rock of Ages and accounts of Biblical heroes walking on water or holding waters (seas) apart, or extracting water from a rock to quench the masses, as well as the idea of the Virgins of Heaven who await God's faithful martyrs. The single Vedic origin and context of all these mythologies becomes fully apparent in this book. It also becomes apparent that the name and mythology of Niagara Falls is firmly connected to Vedic lore.
Geometric Keys of Vedic Wisdom
Author: Lori Tompkins
Publisher: 360lotus Press
ISBN: 9780999614907
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
This book presents the author's sometimes stranger-than-fiction adventure of recovering long-buried geometric and zodiacal keys which unlock and reveal the true context and sense of the Rig Veda, the lore of Vishnu's avatars, St. John's Revelation and many other ancient mysteries or mythologies. The recovery of these keys dismantles thousands of years of accumulated distortions, superstitions and religious dogmas that have arisen from world-wide ignorance of the occulted meaning and context of the Rig Veda. It simultaneously facilitates passage into our higher (or supramental) ranges of consciousness, wherein all of life is known as a divine singularity or Oneness unfolding itself in the unified field of Time and Space. The revelations herein descended in 2016 as a continuation of Sri Aurobindo's yogic mission to uplift the "Secret of the Veda" along with the true origin and goal of Yoga and the Sanatana Dharma (Eternal Truth) of the Ancient Seers. This book is aimed towards readers interested in the evolution of consciousness, as well as sacred geometry, astrology, integral gnosis, symbology, the true origins of yoga, and the eternal truths (Sanatana Dharma) of India's Vedic Rishis or Seers in our day and Age of Aquarius. It may be of special interest to students of the Supramental and Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo the Mother and Patrizia Norelli-Bachelet (Thea), but one does not have to be familiar with these maha yogis to enjoy, understand, and benefit from the descent of Gnosis that is contained herein. Readers who enjoy Dan Brown books (especially "The Lost Symbol") should appreciate this entirely non-fictional account of the recovery of long-lost symbols and treasures of the Vedic Rishis, which help to solve or demystify many of our world's greatest ancient mysteries, including the true significance of the release of the Seven Rivers in the Rig Veda and the parallel account of the release of the Seven Vials or Bowls of St. John's Revelation. At the least it exposes math (or geometry) as the core of our ancient mythology. In addition to discussing the Kali Yugas and Indian mythology in depth, other world mythologies touched upon include: legends of Thor the Thunder God, Pegasus, the Divine Physician, Dionysus (Bacchus), the Fountain of Youth, water nymphs, Medusa, King Arthur, Excalibur, the Holy Grail, the Water Bearer of Aquarius, the Aztec Sun Stone, the Philosopher's Stone, the Rock of Ages and accounts of Biblical heroes walking on water or holding waters (seas) apart, or extracting water from a rock to quench the masses, as well as the idea of the Virgins of Heaven who await God's faithful martyrs. The single Vedic origin and context of all these mythologies becomes fully apparent in this book. It also becomes apparent that the name and mythology of Niagara Falls is firmly connected to Vedic lore.
Publisher: 360lotus Press
ISBN: 9780999614907
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
This book presents the author's sometimes stranger-than-fiction adventure of recovering long-buried geometric and zodiacal keys which unlock and reveal the true context and sense of the Rig Veda, the lore of Vishnu's avatars, St. John's Revelation and many other ancient mysteries or mythologies. The recovery of these keys dismantles thousands of years of accumulated distortions, superstitions and religious dogmas that have arisen from world-wide ignorance of the occulted meaning and context of the Rig Veda. It simultaneously facilitates passage into our higher (or supramental) ranges of consciousness, wherein all of life is known as a divine singularity or Oneness unfolding itself in the unified field of Time and Space. The revelations herein descended in 2016 as a continuation of Sri Aurobindo's yogic mission to uplift the "Secret of the Veda" along with the true origin and goal of Yoga and the Sanatana Dharma (Eternal Truth) of the Ancient Seers. This book is aimed towards readers interested in the evolution of consciousness, as well as sacred geometry, astrology, integral gnosis, symbology, the true origins of yoga, and the eternal truths (Sanatana Dharma) of India's Vedic Rishis or Seers in our day and Age of Aquarius. It may be of special interest to students of the Supramental and Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo the Mother and Patrizia Norelli-Bachelet (Thea), but one does not have to be familiar with these maha yogis to enjoy, understand, and benefit from the descent of Gnosis that is contained herein. Readers who enjoy Dan Brown books (especially "The Lost Symbol") should appreciate this entirely non-fictional account of the recovery of long-lost symbols and treasures of the Vedic Rishis, which help to solve or demystify many of our world's greatest ancient mysteries, including the true significance of the release of the Seven Rivers in the Rig Veda and the parallel account of the release of the Seven Vials or Bowls of St. John's Revelation. At the least it exposes math (or geometry) as the core of our ancient mythology. In addition to discussing the Kali Yugas and Indian mythology in depth, other world mythologies touched upon include: legends of Thor the Thunder God, Pegasus, the Divine Physician, Dionysus (Bacchus), the Fountain of Youth, water nymphs, Medusa, King Arthur, Excalibur, the Holy Grail, the Water Bearer of Aquarius, the Aztec Sun Stone, the Philosopher's Stone, the Rock of Ages and accounts of Biblical heroes walking on water or holding waters (seas) apart, or extracting water from a rock to quench the masses, as well as the idea of the Virgins of Heaven who await God's faithful martyrs. The single Vedic origin and context of all these mythologies becomes fully apparent in this book. It also becomes apparent that the name and mythology of Niagara Falls is firmly connected to Vedic lore.
Vedic Wisdom
Author: J.M MEHTA
Publisher: V&S Publishers
ISBN: 9350573180
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
The Four Vedas - RIG, SAMA, YAJUR and ATHARVA are the fountainhead of ancient Indian philosophy, traditions and practices. It is believed that in the beginning of creation, Vedas were revealed by GOD for the benefit of mankind. The meaning of Vedas is Knowledge. The Vedas are supposed to contain true knowledge in seed form. It is enjoined upon mankind to understand develop, utilize and propagate this knowledge for individual and universal welfare. The Vedic knowledge is a key to material as well as spiritual happiness.The Vedas contain over 20,000 verses, which make for four large volumes, quite a difficult proposition for the layman to study and fully understand. This small book includes only around 160 selected verses, which cover major aspects of human life. These are divine instructions for all mankind without any distinction and for all times.A MUST READ book for ALL* handy, instructive and in concise simple language! #v&spublishers
Publisher: V&S Publishers
ISBN: 9350573180
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
The Four Vedas - RIG, SAMA, YAJUR and ATHARVA are the fountainhead of ancient Indian philosophy, traditions and practices. It is believed that in the beginning of creation, Vedas were revealed by GOD for the benefit of mankind. The meaning of Vedas is Knowledge. The Vedas are supposed to contain true knowledge in seed form. It is enjoined upon mankind to understand develop, utilize and propagate this knowledge for individual and universal welfare. The Vedic knowledge is a key to material as well as spiritual happiness.The Vedas contain over 20,000 verses, which make for four large volumes, quite a difficult proposition for the layman to study and fully understand. This small book includes only around 160 selected verses, which cover major aspects of human life. These are divine instructions for all mankind without any distinction and for all times.A MUST READ book for ALL* handy, instructive and in concise simple language! #v&spublishers
Chronicles of the Inner Chamber
Author: Patrizia Norelli-Bachelet (Thea)
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1643245511
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
‘’What exactly has been lost of the Sacred Vision in what was constructed in Auroville? The 24-metre diameter does not exist; the 15.20m measure of the Ray does not exist; the 15-step entry from below into the floor of the chamber facing north does not exist; Sri Aurobindo’s symbol in the Shalagrama does not ‘exist’; the translucent Globe does not exist; the stone Pedestal does not exist. Is there anything then of gnostic significance and value in the structure? And even if only one or two items of the Vision have survived – such as the 12 columns – the fundamental feature proper to all great sacred art is absent: its unity. In these matters it is all or nothing. Unfortunately, for disciples and devotees of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, they are left with nothing. But the Vision itself lives on; its Knowledge has been revealed and preserved. This is the focus of these Chronicles.’’ (Thea, excerpt from Chronicles of the Inner Chamber, no. 9)
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1643245511
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
‘’What exactly has been lost of the Sacred Vision in what was constructed in Auroville? The 24-metre diameter does not exist; the 15.20m measure of the Ray does not exist; the 15-step entry from below into the floor of the chamber facing north does not exist; Sri Aurobindo’s symbol in the Shalagrama does not ‘exist’; the translucent Globe does not exist; the stone Pedestal does not exist. Is there anything then of gnostic significance and value in the structure? And even if only one or two items of the Vision have survived – such as the 12 columns – the fundamental feature proper to all great sacred art is absent: its unity. In these matters it is all or nothing. Unfortunately, for disciples and devotees of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, they are left with nothing. But the Vision itself lives on; its Knowledge has been revealed and preserved. This is the focus of these Chronicles.’’ (Thea, excerpt from Chronicles of the Inner Chamber, no. 9)
The Supramental Manifestation Upon Earth
Author: Sri Aurobindo
Publisher: Lotus Press (MI)
ISBN: 9788170588337
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Sri Aurobindo wrote these eight essays, his last prose writings, in 1949 and 1950 for publication in the quarterly Bulletin of Physical Education (at present called the Bulletin of Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education). They reveal a vision which includes the perfection of the body as an instrument of the action of the spirit, the nature and structure of a divine body and the conditions and operations of its life on earth, the manifestation of a supramental truth-consciousness as the basis for a divine life upon earth, and the creation of a new humanity possessed of a mind of light.
Publisher: Lotus Press (MI)
ISBN: 9788170588337
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Sri Aurobindo wrote these eight essays, his last prose writings, in 1949 and 1950 for publication in the quarterly Bulletin of Physical Education (at present called the Bulletin of Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education). They reveal a vision which includes the perfection of the body as an instrument of the action of the spirit, the nature and structure of a divine body and the conditions and operations of its life on earth, the manifestation of a supramental truth-consciousness as the basis for a divine life upon earth, and the creation of a new humanity possessed of a mind of light.
FOOD YOGA - Nourishing Body, Mind & Soul
Author: Paul Turner
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0985045116
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Author Paul Rodney Turner the "food yogi" takes you on a journey of rediscovering food and its importance in our spiritual evolution. FOOD YOGA not only offers practical guidance on how to live a healthy and happy life by reconnecting with nature, but also introduces the reader to the power of food as a uniter and a medium for expressing our love for the divine. Food yoga springs from the belief that the kind of food we eat affects our consciousness and subsequent behaviours. All the world's great spiritual traditions have elaborate food offering rituals carefully designed to expand consciousness and all use food as a means to represent or please the Divine and to expand the consciousness of their followers. Food yoga is, in essence, a discipline that honors all spiritual paths by embracing their core teaching - that food in its most pure form is divine and therefore an excellent medium for spiritual purification.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0985045116
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Author Paul Rodney Turner the "food yogi" takes you on a journey of rediscovering food and its importance in our spiritual evolution. FOOD YOGA not only offers practical guidance on how to live a healthy and happy life by reconnecting with nature, but also introduces the reader to the power of food as a uniter and a medium for expressing our love for the divine. Food yoga springs from the belief that the kind of food we eat affects our consciousness and subsequent behaviours. All the world's great spiritual traditions have elaborate food offering rituals carefully designed to expand consciousness and all use food as a means to represent or please the Divine and to expand the consciousness of their followers. Food yoga is, in essence, a discipline that honors all spiritual paths by embracing their core teaching - that food in its most pure form is divine and therefore an excellent medium for spiritual purification.
Shiva and the Primordial Tradition
Author: Alain Daniélou
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1594777187
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
An extensive examination of the underpinnings of the Shaivite Tradition • Reveals the influence of Shaivism on the Western world • Discusses Shaivism’s understanding of sacred sexuality • Presents the connections between Vedic poetry and metaphysics In Shiva and the Primordial Tradition, Alain Daniélou explores the relationship between Shaivism and the Western world. Shaivite philosophy does not oppose theology, cosmology, and science because it recognizes that their common aim is to seek to understand and explain the nature of the world. In the Western world, the idea of bridging the divide between science and religion is just beginning to touch the edges of mainstream thought. This rare collection of the late author’s writings contains several never-before-published articles and offers an in-depth look at the many facets of the Samkhya, the cosmologic doctrines of the Shaivite tradition. Daniélou provides important revelations on subjects such as the science of dreams, the role of poetry and sexuality in the sacred, the personality of the great Shankara, and the Shaivite influence on the Scythians and the Parthians (and by extension, the Hellenic world in general). Providing a convincing argument in favor of the polytheistic approach, he explains that monotheism is merely the deification of individualism--the separation of humanity from nature--and that by acknowledging the sacred in everything, we can recognize the imprint of the primordial tradition.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1594777187
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
An extensive examination of the underpinnings of the Shaivite Tradition • Reveals the influence of Shaivism on the Western world • Discusses Shaivism’s understanding of sacred sexuality • Presents the connections between Vedic poetry and metaphysics In Shiva and the Primordial Tradition, Alain Daniélou explores the relationship between Shaivism and the Western world. Shaivite philosophy does not oppose theology, cosmology, and science because it recognizes that their common aim is to seek to understand and explain the nature of the world. In the Western world, the idea of bridging the divide between science and religion is just beginning to touch the edges of mainstream thought. This rare collection of the late author’s writings contains several never-before-published articles and offers an in-depth look at the many facets of the Samkhya, the cosmologic doctrines of the Shaivite tradition. Daniélou provides important revelations on subjects such as the science of dreams, the role of poetry and sexuality in the sacred, the personality of the great Shankara, and the Shaivite influence on the Scythians and the Parthians (and by extension, the Hellenic world in general). Providing a convincing argument in favor of the polytheistic approach, he explains that monotheism is merely the deification of individualism--the separation of humanity from nature--and that by acknowledging the sacred in everything, we can recognize the imprint of the primordial tradition.
Essentials of Vedic Wisdom for Blissful Living
Author: Mahesh Prabhu
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781694245878
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Essentials of Vedic Wisdom for Blissful Living (Third Anniversary Edition) is a humble attempt to introduce the eternal wisdom of the Vedic rishis (sages) in a simple yet undiluted form. It seeks to elucidate various Vedic ideas, including Atman, Paramatma, Karma, Dharma, contrary to popular incomplete definitions. The authors endeavor to explain not just the grand design of the universe, but also how the teachings of the Vedas can be used to lead a blissful life amid the present day chaos, stress and confusion.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781694245878
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Essentials of Vedic Wisdom for Blissful Living (Third Anniversary Edition) is a humble attempt to introduce the eternal wisdom of the Vedic rishis (sages) in a simple yet undiluted form. It seeks to elucidate various Vedic ideas, including Atman, Paramatma, Karma, Dharma, contrary to popular incomplete definitions. The authors endeavor to explain not just the grand design of the universe, but also how the teachings of the Vedas can be used to lead a blissful life amid the present day chaos, stress and confusion.
Lost Enlightenment
Author: S. Frederick Starr
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691165858
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 694
Book Description
The forgotten story of Central Asia's enlightenment—its rise, fall, and enduring legacy In this sweeping and richly illustrated history, S. Frederick Starr tells the fascinating but largely unknown story of Central Asia's medieval enlightenment through the eventful lives and astonishing accomplishments of its greatest minds—remarkable figures who built a bridge to the modern world. Because nearly all of these figures wrote in Arabic, they were long assumed to have been Arabs. In fact, they were from Central Asia—drawn from the Persianate and Turkic peoples of a region that today extends from Kazakhstan southward through Afghanistan, and from the easternmost province of Iran through Xinjiang, China. Lost Enlightenment recounts how, between the years 800 and 1200, Central Asia led the world in trade and economic development, the size and sophistication of its cities, the refinement of its arts, and, above all, in the advancement of knowledge in many fields. Central Asians achieved signal breakthroughs in astronomy, mathematics, geology, medicine, chemistry, music, social science, philosophy, and theology, among other subjects. They gave algebra its name, calculated the earth's diameter with unprecedented precision, wrote the books that later defined European medicine, and penned some of the world's greatest poetry. One scholar, working in Afghanistan, even predicted the existence of North and South America—five centuries before Columbus. Rarely in history has a more impressive group of polymaths appeared at one place and time. No wonder that their writings influenced European culture from the time of St. Thomas Aquinas down to the scientific revolution, and had a similarly deep impact in India and much of Asia. Lost Enlightenment chronicles this forgotten age of achievement, seeks to explain its rise, and explores the competing theories about the cause of its eventual demise. Informed by the latest scholarship yet written in a lively and accessible style, this is a book that will surprise general readers and specialists alike.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691165858
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 694
Book Description
The forgotten story of Central Asia's enlightenment—its rise, fall, and enduring legacy In this sweeping and richly illustrated history, S. Frederick Starr tells the fascinating but largely unknown story of Central Asia's medieval enlightenment through the eventful lives and astonishing accomplishments of its greatest minds—remarkable figures who built a bridge to the modern world. Because nearly all of these figures wrote in Arabic, they were long assumed to have been Arabs. In fact, they were from Central Asia—drawn from the Persianate and Turkic peoples of a region that today extends from Kazakhstan southward through Afghanistan, and from the easternmost province of Iran through Xinjiang, China. Lost Enlightenment recounts how, between the years 800 and 1200, Central Asia led the world in trade and economic development, the size and sophistication of its cities, the refinement of its arts, and, above all, in the advancement of knowledge in many fields. Central Asians achieved signal breakthroughs in astronomy, mathematics, geology, medicine, chemistry, music, social science, philosophy, and theology, among other subjects. They gave algebra its name, calculated the earth's diameter with unprecedented precision, wrote the books that later defined European medicine, and penned some of the world's greatest poetry. One scholar, working in Afghanistan, even predicted the existence of North and South America—five centuries before Columbus. Rarely in history has a more impressive group of polymaths appeared at one place and time. No wonder that their writings influenced European culture from the time of St. Thomas Aquinas down to the scientific revolution, and had a similarly deep impact in India and much of Asia. Lost Enlightenment chronicles this forgotten age of achievement, seeks to explain its rise, and explores the competing theories about the cause of its eventual demise. Informed by the latest scholarship yet written in a lively and accessible style, this is a book that will surprise general readers and specialists alike.
The Book of Knowledge
Author: J. J. Hurtak
Publisher: Rourke Publishing (FL)
ISBN: 9780685394038
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: Rourke Publishing (FL)
ISBN: 9780685394038
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Spaces Speak, Are You Listening?
Author: Barry Blesser
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 026251317X
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
How we experience space by listening: the concepts of aural architecture, with examples ranging from Gothic cathedrals to surround sound home theater. We experience spaces not only by seeing but also by listening. We can navigate a room in the dark, and "hear" the emptiness of a house without furniture. Our experience of music in a concert hall depends on whether we sit in the front row or under the balcony. The unique acoustics of religious spaces acquire symbolic meaning. Social relationships are strongly influenced by the way that space changes sound. In Spaces Speak, Are You Listening?, Barry Blesser and Linda-Ruth Salter examine auditory spatial awareness: experiencing space by attentive listening. Every environment has an aural architecture.The audible attributes of physical space have always contributed to the fabric of human culture, as demonstrated by prehistoric multimedia cave paintings, classical Greek open-air theaters, Gothic cathedrals, acoustic geography of French villages, modern music reproduction, and virtual spaces in home theaters. Auditory spatial awareness is a prism that reveals a culture's attitudes toward hearing and space. Some listeners can learn to "see" objects with their ears, but even without training, we can all hear spatial geometry such as an open door or low ceiling. Integrating contributions from a wide range of disciplines—including architecture, music, acoustics, evolution, anthropology, cognitive psychology, audio engineering, and many others—Spaces Speak, Are You Listening? establishes the concepts and language of aural architecture. These concepts provide an interdisciplinary guide for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of how space enhances our well-being. Aural architecture is not the exclusive domain of specialists. Accidentally or intentionally, we all function as aural architects.
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 026251317X
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
How we experience space by listening: the concepts of aural architecture, with examples ranging from Gothic cathedrals to surround sound home theater. We experience spaces not only by seeing but also by listening. We can navigate a room in the dark, and "hear" the emptiness of a house without furniture. Our experience of music in a concert hall depends on whether we sit in the front row or under the balcony. The unique acoustics of religious spaces acquire symbolic meaning. Social relationships are strongly influenced by the way that space changes sound. In Spaces Speak, Are You Listening?, Barry Blesser and Linda-Ruth Salter examine auditory spatial awareness: experiencing space by attentive listening. Every environment has an aural architecture.The audible attributes of physical space have always contributed to the fabric of human culture, as demonstrated by prehistoric multimedia cave paintings, classical Greek open-air theaters, Gothic cathedrals, acoustic geography of French villages, modern music reproduction, and virtual spaces in home theaters. Auditory spatial awareness is a prism that reveals a culture's attitudes toward hearing and space. Some listeners can learn to "see" objects with their ears, but even without training, we can all hear spatial geometry such as an open door or low ceiling. Integrating contributions from a wide range of disciplines—including architecture, music, acoustics, evolution, anthropology, cognitive psychology, audio engineering, and many others—Spaces Speak, Are You Listening? establishes the concepts and language of aural architecture. These concepts provide an interdisciplinary guide for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of how space enhances our well-being. Aural architecture is not the exclusive domain of specialists. Accidentally or intentionally, we all function as aural architects.