Santoshan (Stephen Wollaston)

Biography

Stephen Wollaston was given the name Santoshan (contentment) by an English swami in the mid-90s and is a OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation minister. He holds a degree in religious studies and a postgraduate certificate in religious education from King’s College London. He also trained in psychosynthesis counselling at the Psychosynthesis Trust, and in typographic design at the London College of Printing. In the late 70s he was the principal bass guitarist of one of London’s first punk rock bands, The Wasps. He is the current Chair of GreenSpirit's Publications Committee, has been a trustee of GreenSpirit for many years, is the main typographic designer of GreenSpirit magazine and the GreenSpirit Book Series, and has edited and contributed to titles in the Series. In all, he has authored, coauthored and edited over a dozen books, including "Spirituality Unveiled: Awakening to Creative Life", "Rivers of Green Wisdom: Exploring Christian and Yogic Earth-Centred Spirituality", and "Realms of Wondrous Gifts: Psychic, Mediumistic and Miraculous Powers in the Great Mystical and Wisdom Traditions". Recently, a collection of eleven articles by him was released, "From Punk Rock to Green Spirituality".

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Books

Awakening to Earth-Centred Consciousness: Selection from GreenSpirit Magazine
Series: GreenSpirit ebooks, Book 9. Price: $1.49 USD. Words: 29,160. Language: British English. Published: March 30, 2018 by GreenSpirit Ebooks. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Body, mind, & spirit » Gaia & earth energies
‘Awakening to Earth-Centred Consciousness’ brings together personal stories and provides insightful wisdom about our interconnected relationships with the natural world. It encourages us to embrace an inclusive, compassionate and mindful spirituality – one that leads to interacting with profound levels of life and Nature.
Dark Nights of the Green Soul: From Darkness to New Horizons (expanded edition)
Series: GreenSpirit ebooks, Book 8. Price: $1.49 USD. Words: 28,140. Language: English. Published: October 21, 2017 by GreenSpirit Ebooks. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Body, mind, & spirit » Gaia & earth energies, Nonfiction » Inspiration » Spiritual inspiration
'Dark Nights of the Green Soul' highlights insights about facing difficult times, alongside reflections on our interactive relationship with Nature and our shared responsibilities. The book presents various perspectives about working with darkness and ways in which we can creatively move forward. It offers practical views for the times in which we live and ‘the great work’ we need to embrace.
Pathways of Green Wisdom: Discovering Earth-Centred Teachings in Spiritual and Religious Traditions
Series: GreenSpirit ebooks, Book 5. Price: $1.49 USD. Words: 27,550. Language: English. Published: August 29, 2015 by GreenSpirit Ebooks. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Body, mind, & spirit » Gaia & earth energies
This informative ebook brings together numerous insightful articles by various respected authors. It will make an essential addition to any eco-conscious reader’s library on green spirituality and religion. Contributors share their understanding of Earth centred teachings and enriching dimensions of deep green wisdom to engage with in daily life.
Rivers of Green Wisdom: Exploring Christian and Yogic Earth-Centred Spirituality
Series: GreenSpirit ebooks, Book 4. Price: $1.49 USD. Words: 16,450. Language: British English. Published: March 6, 2014 by GreenSpirit Ebooks. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christianity, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Yoga
Two of the World's key traditions are seen through the eyes of the author's personal encounters and experience. 'Rivers of Green Wisdom' is about Christian and Yogic Earth-centred teachings. It covers various insights from numerous sources about our deep connections with Nature and highlights why caring about the natural world is a central ingredient of spirituality.