The following is the work of Karen Fisher, an initiate of the Dolmen Arch system, and is presented here for students of the teachings.
Outline
Volume 1: The Lesser Mysteries
Introduction. Introduction to the course: history of the material and the idea, sources, acknowledgments xi
(1) Gradd y Newyddian (Novice)
Introduction to the Grade. Mystery school definition, Druid Revival, instructions for study 3
The Seven Cantrefs. Four material elements plus three energetic currents, table of correspondences 9
The Sphere of Protection. Introduction to daily basic ritual, Elemental Cross, Circulation of Light 17
Introduction to Meditation. Discursive meditation; choice of theme, relaxing the body, breathing, meditating 21
The Mabinogion: Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed. Meeting and testing of Pwyll and Rhiannon, birth of Pryderi 27
Foundations of Druid Philosophy. Concepts of Awen, Annwn, manifestation 51
The Magical Memory: Introduction. Memory training: attention and concentration 71
Completion Exercise: Establishing the Self. Understanding that I am not my body 83
(2) Gradd y Damcaniwr (Theoretician) 89
Introduction to the Grade. 91
Colors and Color Breathing. Complementary colors, color wheel 95
Calling of the Cantrefs. Sphere of Protection: Cantrefs in sequence, complete SOP 101
Meditation: Seven Ways of Thought. Assocation, sequence, quality, polarity, composition, category, symbolism, with exercises 111
The Mabinogion: Branwen, Daughter of Llyr. Branwen’s marriage, the expedition to Ireland, battle and destruction, the journey of the Wondrous Head 115
Druid Philosophy: The One Life. Nature of nwyfre, expression or manifestation of Awen 133
Magical Memory: Acquiring Impressions. Attention and interest; exercises using objects 155
Completion Exercises: Focusing the Self. Imagining the self apart from the physical body 163
(3) Gradd yr Ymarferiwr (Practitioner) 167
Introduction to the Grade. 169
Three Currents and Three Cauldrons. Solar, telluric, lunar currents; Three Cauldrons working 173
Awakening of the Solar Plexus. Physical and psychological meaning and use of the solar plexus 179
Meditation: Sevenfold Wheel of Thought. Seven concepts, seven questions, ways to approach and explore topics of meditation 195
The Mabinogion: Manawyddan Son of Llyr. Manawyddan, Pryderi, Rhiannon, Cigfa, enchantment and recovery 199
Druid Philosophy: The Way of Evolution. Circles of manifestation, Abred, Gwynfydd, Ceugant, also Annwn; fate (past choices and habits) and destiny (future potential with will) 215
Magical Memory: Memory of Sight. Attention to visual details 231
Completion Exercises: Liberating the Self. Understanding that the personality is not the essential self 241
(4) Gradd yr Arthroniwr (Philosophizer) 247
Introduction to the Grade. 249
Seven Cosmic Laws. Unity, Polarity, Balance, Causation, Vibration, Correspondence, Circularity 253
Awakening of the Dragons. Rising Dragons exercise 257
Awakening the Inner Power. Grand Psychic Breath (inhaling into body parts), Seven Nwyfre exercises (breath with movement), opening and charging the palm centers 261
The Mabinogion: Math Son of Mathonwy. Death of Pryderi, Gwydion fosters Lleu, prepares him, betrayal, sacrifice, recovery and final perfection 271
Druid Philosophy: Cosmos and the Nature of Law. Cosmic law, planes of manifestation, levels of the individual (personality, will, individuality) 295
Magical Memory: Memory of Sound. Listening exercises 319
Completion Exercises: Orienting the Self. Personality and will 329
Volume 2: The Greater Mysteries
(5) Gradd y Gwyddon y Ffordd (Loremaster of the Path) 1
Introduction to the Grade. 3
Healing, Magic, and Initiation. The privileges of the initiated Druid 7
The Tree of Light. Continuing extension of the SOP 13
Introduction to the Art of Druid Healing. Palm centers, self-healing practice 17
Introduction to the Art of Druid Enchantment. Nature, ethics, practice 25
Introduction to the Art of Druid Initiation. Self-initiation 33
The Mabinogion: Lludd and Llefelys. Meaning of the four branches; story of how the good king protects his people 39
Druid Philosophy: Non-Human Beings. Nonmaterial beings, planes, evolution 51
Magical Memory: Laws of Memory. 13 principles for using memory 71
Completion Practice: The Doctrine of One. Self in relation to the One Life 87
(6) Gradd y Gwyddon y Cylch (Loremaster of the Circle) 93
Introduction to the Grade. 95
The Cycle of the Cantrefs. The Cantrefs in terms of time and change 99
The Magic of the Grail. Magical working developed from the SOP and its extensions 105
The Art of Druid Healing. Healing another person 109
Practical Enchantment. Using the method 115
The Game of the Cantrefs. Dominoes game for single player 123
The Mabinogion: The Dream of Macsen Wledig. The conscious soul seeking its individuality 129
Druid Philosophy: The Seven Cosmic Laws. Fuller explanation of each law 141
The Magical Memory: A System of Memory.[1] Method and practice of memorizing text 167
Completion Exercises: Mastering the Opposites. Separation of self from emotions and desires 179
(7) Gradd y Gwyddon Rhydd (Free Loremaster) 185
Introduction to the Grade. 187
The Cycle of the Cantrefs in History and Initiation. Two examples of the cycle 191
A Guide to Initiation in the Dolmen Arch Tradition. 201
The Secret Work of the Grail. Use of the Grail Working for healing, enchantment, and initiation 205
The Initiatory Game of the Cantrefs. Games for two players 211
The Mabinogion: The Story of Taliesin. The cycle of perfecting the soul 217
Druid Philosophy: The Powers of Mind. Mentalism 231
Addendum: Practical Mentalism. Practices 253
The Magical Memory: Practical Memory. Practical applications 265
Completion Exercises: The Way of the Dolmen Arch. Course review 277
Index
(Number in bold indicates the volume)
Abred, Circle of, 1:216–30, 241, 296, 299–301, 317, 2:7, 61, 89, 105, 164
affirmation, 2:257–58, 262
Air (element), 1:10, 102, 176, 266, 268
Annwn, 1:57–63, 95, 139, 143, 153, 216–24, 301–2, 2:52–53, 55, 61, 105
AODA, 1:ix–xii
Arawn, 1:30–34, 272, 274, 2:39, 42, 2:57
Arianrhod, 1:271–72, 281–86, 2:41, 55
Arthur, King, 2:42–43, 106
astral plane, 1:304–12, 2:8, 10, 37, 66–68
Atkinson, William Walker, 1:x
attention, 1:76–80, 155–58
Awen, 1:5, 52–57, 59, 61, 63–64, 66, 95, 108, 137, 153, 170, 178, 230, 296–97, 302, 2:60, 87, 105, 146
Awyr (First Cantref), 1:10, 190, 195–96, 101n, 2:100, 192, 195–96; Calling of, 1:101–3
Balance, Law of, 1:11, 64, 254, 2:143, 159–61
bard, 1:208
Bear, 1:12, 18, 105
Blake, William, 1:51
Blodeuwedd, 1:272, 286–92, 2:41–42
Bran the Blessed, 1:116–31, 200, 2:40, 55
Branwen, 1:115–28, 131
Brigid, 1:18, 104
bryd (will), 1:84, 2:179
Byw (Seventh Cantref), 1:14, 191, 196, 2:103, 194–95, 197; Calling of, 1:108
bywyd (life force), 1:84, 175, 185, 219, 310, 2:41, 91, 179
Calas (substance), 1:61, 66, 142
Cantref, Seven Cantrefs, 1:9–15, 95–99, 173, 189–91, 193, 195–96, 200, 2:40, 43, 99–103, 119–21, 124; Calling of (SOP), 1:101–9, 2:15, 29–31; correspondences, 1:10–14, 2:43; Cycle of the Cantrefs, 2:99–103, 191–99
Cauldron, of the Earth, 1:175–76, 179, 258–59, 2:23; of the Moon, 1:176, 258–59, 2:23; of the Sun, 1:176, 179, 258–59, 2:23
Causation, Law of, 1:12, 65, 254, 2:142, 151–54
Cêd, 1:13, 106, 176
Celi, 1:13, 107, 177
Ceridwen, 1:18, 19, 2:219–22, 228
Ceugant, Circle of, 1:216–30, 296, 299, 301, 317, 2:53–54, 59, 60, 96
Christ (Jesus), 1:107
Cigfa, 1:49, 199–208, 2:41–42
Circularity, Law of, 1:14, 65, 255, 2:142–45
Circulation of Light, 1:17, 19–20, 101, 178, 2:15–16, 108
cleansing breath, 1:23, 2:19
cof (memory), 1:84
color breathing, 1:95, 98–99, 2:19, 29
color, philosophy of, 1:95–96; exercises, 1:96–97
concentration, 1:76–80, 2:259–60
corff (body), 1:175, 219, 310–11, 2:8, 21, 91
Correspondence, Law of, 1:14, 65, 255, 2:142, 145–47
Daear (Fourth Cantref), 1:12, 191, 196, 2:101, 193, 195, 197; Calling of, 1:105–6
Dagda, 1:18, 107
daily recall exercise, 1:80–81
Danu, 1:18, 106
destiny, 1:224–28
dragon, red, 1:13, 257; white, 1: 257; Awakening or Rising, 1:258–59, 2:13, 15, 105, 107
Dŵr (Second Cantref), 1:10, 115, 191, 195–96, 2:101, 193, 195–96; Calling of, 1:103–4
Earth (element), 1:12, 105–6, 176, 266, 268
Efnisien, 1:116, 118, 126–27, 2:40
Einigan the Giant, 1:5–6, 92
elaeth (individuality), 1:84, 219, 311, 316–17, 2:9
Elemental Cross, 1:17–19, 101, 176, 179, 257, 2:15
Elen, 1:12, 105, 2:130, 132, 134–38
enaid, 1:175 (higher self), 2:14, 21, 25, 41, 91, 112, 242–43, 255–56 (energy body)
enchantment, 2:7, 9–10, 25–31, 115–21
Esus, 1:11, 103
ethics, of enchantment, 2:27–28; of healing, 2:110–11
evocation, 2:58–59, 63
fate, 1:224–30, 2:28
Fire (element), 1:11, 104–5, 176, 266, 268
Game of the Cantrefs, 2:123–28; basic form, 2:124–25; initatory game, 2:211–15; intermediate form, 2:125–28
Gilfaethwy, 1:272–74, 277–80
Grail, 2:106–7; Grail Working, 2:107–8, 119; Secret Work of the Grail, 2:205–7
Grand Psychic Breath, 1:261–63, 2:25, 29
Guest, Lady Charlotte, 1:29, 116, 272
Gwion Bach, 1:27; 2:219–20
Gwyar (motion), 1:61, 67, 142
Gwydion, 1:272–91, 2:41, 55, 59
Gwynfydd, Circle of, 1:102, 216–30, 296, 299, 301, 309, 317, 2:10, 41–42, 52–53, 64, 95, 105–6, 199
Halls, of the Elements, 2:54–56; of the Hollow Forms, 1:305–9, 2:61–62; of Light, 1:305–6; of Nature, 2:54–56; of Splendor, 2:54, 56–57, 59–61, 64; of Thought, 1:305–7
Hawk, 1:10, 18, 102
healing, 2:7–10, 17–24, 33, 36, 109–14
Hesus, 1:18, 19
hunan (personality), 1:83–84, 175, 219, 310–12, 2:9, 34, 41, 91
Hu the Mighty, 1:10, 18, 102
individuality, 1:84, 219, 311, 316–17, 2:9, 179–81
imagination, 2:260–61
initiation, 2:7, 10, 33–38, 191, 195–99, 201–4, 207–10; greater form, 2:208–9; lesser form, 2:207–8
intentionality, 2:117–19, 179–80
invocation, 2:58
Kim (Kipling), 1:158–62, 233, 244–45
Levi, Eliphas, 1:173–74
Llefelys, 2:39, 42–49, 129
Llew Llaw Gyffes, 1:27, 271–72, 281–93, 2:39, 41
Lludd, 2:39, 42–49, 129
lunar current, 1:175, 271, 2:13, 37
Mabon, 1:14, 27
Macsen Wledig, 2:129–39
Maen (Fifth Cantref), 1:12–13, 191, 196, 2:17, 102, 194–95, 197; Calling of, 1:106–7
Mabinogion, 1:27–29, 115–31, 199–213, 271–93, 2:39–49, 129–39, 187, 219–29
magic lantern formula, 2:263–64
Manawyddan, 1:116–19, 126–29, 199–211, 2:40–41, 43, 55
material plane, 1:304, 307, 2:8, 37
Math, 1:271–91, 2:57
Matholwch, 1:117–25
meddwl (thought), 1:84
meditation, 1:21–26, 111–14, 195–98, 2:201
memory training, 1:71–81, 155–62, 231–39, 319–27, 2:71–85, 167–78, 202, 265–76
mentalism, 2:232–51; practical methods, 2:253–64
Menw the Old, 1:6, 92
Metatron, 1:13
Morganwg, Iolo (Barddas), 1:5
mystery school, 1:3, 15, 2:3–4
Nef (Sixth Cantref), 1:13, 191, 196, 2:102, 194–95, 197; Calling of, 1:107–8
Nisien, 1:116, 127, 2:40
Niwalen, 1:18, 19
nwyd (passion), 1:84, 175, 185, 219, 310–11, 2:9, 41, 91, 179
nwyfre (One Life, consciousness), 1:16, 61, 64, 68, 134–53, 173, 176, 179, 184, 186, 192, 216–27, 257, 261–69, 308, 2:14–15, 17, 21, 23–24, 28–29, 35, 51, 55, 60, 105, 112, 117–23, 146, 205, 234–35, 240–44, 258; Seven Nwyfre Exercises, 1: 263–65, 2:25
OBOD, 1:ix
One Life, 1:9, 17, 72, 133–53, 165–66, 170, 173, 179, 184, 191, 216–30, 241, 257, 309, 2:51, 87–91, 105–6, 235–36
Ovate, 1:115, 208
palm centers, 1:265–69, 2:17–24, 112–13; awakening, 1:265–67, 2:19–20; charging, 1:267–69
Path, of Ascent, 2:52–52, 96, 105; of Descent, 2:52–56, 61, 64–65
Polarity, Law of, 1:11, 64, 254, 2:143, 154–59, 236–37
Pryderi (Mabon), 1:27–28, 43–49, 115, 199–213, 271–72, 274–78, 2:39–42
Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, 1:27–49, 111, 115, 199, 271–72, 274, 2:39–41
Pythagoras, 1:5, 135
reincarnation, 1:215–24
Rhiannon, 1:35–48, 128, 131, 199–213, 2:40–41, 55
Salmon, 1:11, 18, 103
Schopenhauer, 1:59, 136
self-healing, instructions, 2:21–24
Seven Cosmic Laws, 1:63–65, 253–55, 296–97, 2:143–66, 191, 236–51 passim
Seven Ways of Thought, 1:111–14
Sevenfold Wheel of Thought, 1:195–98, 2:123–24, 173–77
solar current, 1:174–175, 257, 266, 2:13–15, 17–24, 112–13
solar plexus, 1:179–93, 259; awakening exercise, 1:188–89
Sphere of Protection (SOP), 1:17–20, 176, 258, 308, 311, 2:10, 14–16, 29, 36, 105–8, 120, 205, 255; Calling of the Cantrefs, 1:101–9
Spirit Above, 1:13, 107–8, 174, 176–78, 2:15
Spirit Below, 1:13, 106–7, 174, 176–77, 2:15
Spiritualism, 2:64, 68
spiritual plane, 1:304–6, 2:8, 37
Spirit Within, 1:14, 108, 175–76, 178, 2:15
Stag, 1:10, 18, 104
Sul, 1:11, 104
Taliesin, 1:27–28, 2:187, 217–29
Tao, 1:56
teaching the Dolmen Arch, 2:201–4
telluric current, 1:174–76, 257, 266, 2:13–15, 17–24, 112–13
Three Cauldrons, 1:257–59, 2:15, 105, 107, 113; Working, 1:176–78
Three Rays of Light, 1:5–6, 9, 52, 92
Tree of Light, 2:13–16, 18, 105, 107
Ufel (Third Cantref), 1:11, 191, 195–96, 2:101, 193, 195–96; Calling of, 1:104–5
Unity, Law of, 1:10, 64, 253–54, 2:143, 162–64
vibration (of names), 1:101
Vibration, Law of, 1:13, 65, 254, 2:142, 147–51; use of, 2:258
visualization, 2:257–58
Water (element), 1:11, 103, 176, 266, 268
will, 1:146, 224, 227–30, 315–16, 331, 2:10, 34, 115–17, 145, 168–69, 179–81, 237, 254–64
[1] Note that the title on the chapter opener is “The Laws of Memory,” which is the title of the memory exercises in Grade 5.