Avalon Within: Inner Sovereignty and Personal Transformation Through the Avalonian Mysteries [Paperback]

Jhenah Telyndru (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 7, 2005

Avalon Within: Inner Sovereignty and Personal Transformation Through the Avalonian Mysteries presents a practical foundation in the Avalonian Tradition, drawing upon the vibrant powers of Glastonbury's Sacred Landscape and the rich heritage of Celtic British mythology. Focusing on the Avalonian Cycle of Healing and accessing the Sacred Landscape of the Holy Isle, Avalon Within provides the seeker with powerful tools for awakening the transformational energies of Avalon in their lives -- empowering them to affect lasting inner change and to facilitate true healing.

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About the Author

Jhenah Telyndru is the founder and Morgen of the Sisterhood of Avalon and serves as Academic Dean and lead instructor of the Avalonian Thealogical Seminary. She teaches Avalonian Intensive Workshops around the United States and facilitates Pilgrimages to Sacred Sites in the British Isles. An initiate and priestess in the Avalonian Tradition, Jhenah has been dedicated to the work of Avalon for two decades. Her first book, "Avalon Within: Inner Sovereignty and Personal Transformation Through the Avalonian Mysteries" (BookSurge, 2005), was published to positive critical review. Jhenah is a contributing author to "Which Witch is Which? A Concise Guide to Wiccan and Neo-Pagan Paths and Traditions" (New Page, 2004), where she provides an overview of the Avalonian Tradition, and her writing has been featured in "SageWoman", "PanGaia" and "Circle" magazines. In addition to her Avalonian disciplines, Jhenah has studied hermetic science, kabalistic philosophy, transpersonal astrology, archetypal tarot and depth psychology in an ongoing quest to further her understanding of the Universe as it manifests within and without. She holds a BA in Archaeology and Social Science, and is completing professional study as a chiropractor. Called "the mother of the Avalonian revival" by "PanGaia" magazine, Jhenah is actively working on several new projects within the context of Celtic Women's Spirituality and the Avalonian Tradition; these include: meditation and chant CDs, and three follow-up books exploring the mythos and transformational symbolism found in Welsh Celtic Paganism and the Avalonian Tradition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 322 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (March 7, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419600206
• ISBN-13: 978-1419600203
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,148,223 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jhenah Telyndru has been blessed to walk a Goddess path for over a quarter of a century. She is the founder and Morgen of the Sisterhood of Avalon (www.sisterhoodofavalon.org), and serves as Director of the Avalonian Thealogical Seminary (www.avalonseminary.org).

Jhenah is the author of "Avalon Within: A Sacred Journey of Myth, Mystery, and Inner Wisdom," creator of a unique Avalonian Posture System demonstrated on the instructional DVD "Trancing the Inner Landscape: Avalonian Landscape Postures," and has produced a spoken word recording of meditations entitled "Journeys to Avalon: Immrama to the Holy Isle." She presents Avalonian Intensives and workshops across the United States and facilitates Pilgrimages to Sacred Sites in the British Isles. Jhenah is a graduate student at the University of Wales, Trinity St. David where she is earning a master's degree in Celtic Studies.

For more information about Jhenah's writings, music, and presentations please visit her website at www.ynysafallon.com.

Customer Reviews

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seekers of Inner Transformation, March 20, 2005

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This is the book for you!

Ms. Telyndru, has mastered the art of weaving a story so symbolic and archetypal in nature, yet profoundly real and accessible. From her book: "The Allegory of Avalon is profound in its simplicity; the path to reaching her shores is well marked. We are called to cross the lake-to embark upon the journey through the Unconscious-the watery realm of memory and emotion. From here we must part the mists-rending the veil of illusion that obscures our clarity of sight. This artifice is the greatest barrier keeping us from obtaining our true goal-reaching the Island of Avalon. The Holy Isle represents the truth of our sacred nature-the paradisiacal existence of the actualized Self."

Ms. Telyndru, takes us on a grand journey of self-discovery. She has effectively termed this process the Cycle of Healing-using the force and power of Mother Nature, we are moved delightfully through each of the seasons with the exercises provided. We begin to tune into this external cycle and move it inward providing a unique catalyst for inner transformation. From the book: "The ebb and flow of the tides of the Earth, Sun, Moon and Stars are but repetitions of the Great Cycle, the very nature of the energetic workings of the Universe. Coming to understand this Cycle, and learning to harness its energy by working within its parameters is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves... one of the greatest tools in our quest for inner growth and understanding. We are a part of the Universe, not apart from it, and becoming conscious of the mechanics of the Universe gives us great insight into our inner Universe as well. As above, so below. As within, so without."

Yet, as with any good book there is more. We are also taken on a journey through the landscape of Avalon, tying in the tangibility of the land with the intangibleness of the inner process grounding us in the work of our inner transformation through the Cycle of Healing.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing journey for the soul!, March 14, 2005

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S. Farrar "Sharone" (Frederick, MD) - See all my reviews
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This book is not only connected to the Celtic-Avalonian archetype like no other, it takes its readers through a transformational journey of the soul. This book gives insights, lessons & tools for growth. Jhenah's style of writing is simply wonderful, she is concise and yet descriptive in a way that captivating. Her ability to bring you to her writing & connect with the archetype and landscape of Avalon is like no other I've read!! This is an amazing book for all people regardless of their spiritual persuasion. Her work & perspectives brings healing of the self into the for-front of connection with the Divine, the land, & most of all ourselves. I highly recommend this book for anyone on a path of healing to bring forth their sovereign selves.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The book about Avalon we've all be waiting for!, April 14, 2005

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Anyone interested in walking the path of the Avalon needs to get this book. Finally! Something that takes all of the mythology, legend, history and spiritual mysteries and puts it into a context that permits the seeker and lover of Avalon to truly find their way to the shores of the Priestess Isle. The author puts forth some interesting theories, which she backs using good scholarship and symbolic analysis of myth and the sacred landscape. The crux of the book, and the success of the author, is that you are given tools and enough information to open the doors to the mysteries of Avalon for yourself. She doesn't ask you to take her word for it. Rather, she invites you to take the experiential road, and discover Avalon where it resides within each of us.

The book gave me a great deal to think about in terms of my own personal unfolding while also giving great tools, meditations (imrams) and rituals to connect with the Goddesses of Avalon, the Island of Avalon, and the Priestess of Avalon inside of me. "Avalon Within" is refreshing in that you come away from it not feeling limited by what was written in the book. Instead, the author has planted seeds for growth inside of you, and where you take it is completely up to you. I'm going to go back for a second read-through, and am sure to refer back to this book in my practice often. Highly recommended!