Monday, 29 October 2018

A Party blog dedicated to Culture, beginning in the Pagan New Year


The Pagan New Year is almost upon us.  The SMPBI has an outlook which encompasses the old spiritualism which the global religions have attempted to displace.  We also have a strong focus upon matters of Culture.

This year has seen the SMPBI site publishing daily, with an unbroken run of 245 days (starting on the 27th February, counted up til today).  This run is scheduled to end at the end of this year, counted as ending on the 31st October, Samhain.  We are restructuring our internet activity, bringing in a dedicated cultural blog, to commence on the first day of the next year, the 1st November.

More will be revealed imminently.  Suffice to say, the sister blog will be a place for Working Class Art, Poetry, Short Stories and for news of Cultural Events.  Get in touch with David Parry to contribute.  Socialism is an ideal which encourages healthy cultural pursuits, and stands opposed to the degeneracy of liberal extremism.  If you need a place to post your artistic work, the new blog will be ready to welcome you!

Monday, 22 October 2018

David Parry working with the Eurasian Creative Guild


7 Day Literary and Art Week concluded amidst dreams and hopes
Source: http://eurasianperspective.co.uk/2018/10/11/7-day-literary-and-art-week-concluded-amidst-dreams-and-hopes/)

LONDON(Raza Syed/Sohail Loun):The second 7 Day Literary and Art Week 2018, which brought together writers, poets, intellectuals and experts from  all over the world and various walks of life, concluded on 7th Oct 2018(Sunday )with a musical night of dazzling performances in London.

The festival was launched a Fitzroy House where guests and participants from throughout the UK and abroad were warmly welcomed at a ceremony hosted by Sarah Eicker and Anna Lari.

The second Literary and Art Week organised by the Eurasian Creative Guild  was a celebration of new fiction, nonfiction and poetry as well as painting, drawing and sculpture by contemporary Eurasian writers and artists.

Comprising a dynamic and varied programme of 25 events, it showcased work by both established and emerging writers, poets and artists  many of whom were visiting or being represented in the UK for the first time, through readings, discussions and networking, as well as exhibitions interspersed with outstanding performances by renowned musicians.

Guests were then invited to the 5th Base Gallery in Whitechapel for the opening of ‘Living and Dreaming’; an exhibition of contemporary Belarusian art organised by Belarus’ Belbrand Association and the Art Haos Gallery in collaboration with Pro Art & Co.

This was the first time that selected artists had displayed their work outside Belarus and offered audiences a rare opportunity to witness how contemporary art is evolving in the post USSR era. Influences of the country’s grand-masters Mark Chagall and Leon Bakst could clearly be discerned, alongside subjects drawn from traditional folklore but there were also international references including Chinese scroll paintings and Impressionist-style landscapes. In addition to the 5th Base gallery, art was also exhibited in the other venues and altogether, 20 artists, from 5 countries (Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus) were presented including : Gulnara Makhmudova, Gulzada Hamra, Yulia Krylova, Alesia Isa, Alexander Perlin, Maria Kosheleva, Anastasiya Shilyagina, Maria Larionova, Pavel Grebennikov, Roman Sakovich, Varvara Viborova, Olga Grouss, Alexander Yushkevich, Egor Batalyonok, Nicolay Buschik, Alexandra Demidova, Vasilij Kostuchenko, Ivan Semiletov, Anna Silivonchik, Alexandra Shibneva.

The 4th day of Literary Week began at the Celebrity Drop-in Centre at St. Peter’s Anglo-Catholic Church in Clapham, London, hosted by former Chair and long-time champion of ECG, Rev.David Parry. David was then joined by Danielle Irandoost at Yunus Emre, to conduct a discussion on the intriguing interplay between art, espionage and the occult sciences within a distinctively Central Asian context whilst referencing amongst others, writer, painter, theosophist, archaeologist and philosopher,Nicholas Roerich.

Talking about the Festival, Guest and participants said that the festival had made a mark on the cultural life here and stating that Eurasian Creative Guild has become “a prominent voice of Central Asian’s intellectual journey.”

Anna Komar (Belarus) closed the session with a selection of deeply moving poems from“Recycled”, inspired by a young woman’s harrowing experiences of love and abuse. She was joined by her editor John Farndon who warmly endorsed her poetic talent.Perhaps this was the most remarkable programme of the event.

Marat Akhmedjanov founder of Eurasian Creative Guild, thanked all the literary community for making the festival a grand success. He said that the platform is an institution with a huge vision and an ecosystem of multiple projects.

Talking about the Festival, Guest and participants said that the festival had made a mark on the cultural life here and stating that Eurasian Creative Guild has become “a prominent voice of Central Asian’s intellectual journey.”

Monday, 15 October 2018

David Parry on 'Valentinus'

David Parry on 'Valentinus'
In esoteric circles, Valentinus is considered as one of the great mystics and thinkers of early Christian history — even if his Gnostic ideas would later brand him a heretic by the nascent orthodox church. Yet his theologies are gradually being embraced today in the halls of mainstream churches, even by some of the most rigid Catholic orders. We welcome the return of Valentinus, from his transcendent philosophy to his meditative rituals, more needed than ever in a civilization losing hope for meaning and a higher purpose. We also discuss related topics for alternative Christianities of old like sacred theatre, occult sacraments for altered states, shamanistic Gnosis, and much more.
http://aeonbyte.libsyn.com/david-parry-on-the-return-of-valentinus-gnostic-priesthood

Who was Valentinus?
http://www.gnosis.org/library/valentinus/index.html



Highly recommended work in this field...

www.thenewgnosis.org

Monday, 8 October 2018

Lost Civilizations Conference — An Update

The First International Conference on the Nephilim was held in Central London in February 2014. Organiser David Parry filled in a bit more detail.

An interview with Alexander Baron, a month prior to the conference:

The flyer advertising this unique event can now be downloaded from the Internet Archive. The previous report can be found here. The man behind it is Elchin Afandiyev fan David Parry, who is currently wearing his other hat as a pagan priest.
He interrupted his busy schedule to answer a few questions.
Alexander Baron: How many are you expecting now?
David Parry: Difficult to estimate numbers. However, we have had enquiries from America and Norway, let alone the UK.
AB: I gather you have added an excursion or two; what are these?
DP: I will be leading potential excursions through "esoteric London" and visiting such places as the Templar Church, Freemasons Hall, along with usual tourist attractions.
AB: Your confirmed speakers are?
DP: Our speakers are known internationally. The Reverend Jim Wilhelmsen, for example, is a prominent Evangelical preacher in the US. Also, Andrew Gough has a background in film, independent research and the occult. On top of this, Darren Storer is the rising star of "Psychic London", Andrew Collins is an authority on Earth Mysteries, and Klaus Dona (whose background is in museum curation) has become a regular contributor at a number of international seminars. Perhaps the most significant, however, is Vladimir Weidemann, an ex-BBC journalist, author, (genuine) mystic, and researcher with extremely impressive links at the Academy in Moscow.
AB: I read a book by Andrew Collins years ago, about psychic questing, or perhaps that should be psychic jesting?
DP: I suspect that Mr Collins is serious in his endeavours. Personally, I was introduced to psychic questing (similar to Iain Sinclair's notion psychogeography?) by the author and magician Jack Gale. To my mind, it seems to be an intuitive grasp of environment and history. That said, I have never tried it myself.
AB: And this is aimed at who?
DP: An interested general audience. We are looking at sources of sponsorship at the moment for future events. I will be both convener and Master of Ceremonies. Sylvio Mares (my assistant) and Roman Sharov (IT) are helping with the practicalities.
AB: Where is all this leading?
DP: My own view is that this is a DaDa conference. On a personal level, I suspect the Nephilim will remain a Biblical mystery, and the crystal skulls are objets d'art. Hence, my intention is to bring surrealist themes to London in the form of imaginative artifacts and dreamlike exhibition.

Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/religion/lost-civilizations-conference-an-update/article/365049#ixzz5TN3Y9waZ

Monday, 1 October 2018

Art, Espionage, and Occultism. Event this Thursday (4.10.18)



Event: On the 4th October (this Thursday) at about 2.30pm: Art, Espionage, and Occultism. 

In this unique talk by historian Danielle Irandoost and Rev. David Parry, the intriguing interplay between art, espionage and the occult sciences is discussed in terms of a distinctively Central Asian context. Indeed, having already delivered four radio interviews on this subject, Danielle and David will not only examine so-called fake news, conspiracy theories, and the cold, hard, realities of spying, but also intriguing individuals like the writer, painter, theosophist, archaeologist and philosopher, Nicholas Roerich. An astonishing man whose five-year-long expedition (in his own words), starting - “from Sikkim through Punjab, Kashmir, Ladakh, the Karakoram Mountains, Khotan, Kashgar, Qara Shar, Urumchi, Irtysh, the Altai Mountains, the Oyrot region of Mongolia, the Central Gobi, Kansu, Tsaidam, and Tibet" – ended up in Moscow (following a slight detour across Siberia) amid accusations of counter-espionage, diplomatic infiltration and blatant political surveillance. All making this singular contribution to our 2018 Eurasian Creative Guild Literature Week an event demanding the attention of delegates and the general public alike.

A radio broadcast to give you a taste of what to expect from the event:

Alyson Dunlop talks with Daniele Irandoost and David Parry about the subject of espionage and remote viewing. You'll be shaken, but not stirred...
http://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15564309/adx_96_dan_david.mp3

Full details of the FREE event (location, what's on) can be found by visiting:
http://www.1.eurasiancreativeguild.uk/2018/09/18/combining-fine-art-and-literary-arts-the-2nd-literary-week-in-the-heart-of-england/


More from David on the ADX Files (https://player.fm/series/the-adx-files):
(not related to the event, but a good listen, nonetheless)

Bishop David Parry and Paul Obertelli join Alyson Dunlop to discuss the pagan origins of Christmas. A magical and enlightening show! Merry Christmas!
http://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13647931/adx_80_david_and_paul_xmas_2017.mp3

An enlightening and enchanting esoteric show! Alyson Dunlop is joined this week by the Rev. Dr. David Parry, a Liberal Catholic priest and a bishop of the Valentinian Gnostic Church, to discuss ancient gnostic mysticism.
http://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12760922/adx_67_david_parry.mp3