The Architecture of Contemplation

Readings from the Reading Room.The Architecture of Contemplation is a platform to explore the ways in which presence can be regained in a pace driven culture.As part of this exploration, and linked to this contemplative container, is my experiment opening up my personal library as a shared space for unoptimised time - The Reading Room.People can book in for a two hour slot, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The desire is to create a space for attention and presence to be brought back into relationship with each other.Weekly I will share readings from the library, from the books and paraphernalia that can be discovered there.If you'd like to book in, please send a message over on Instagram ⁠⁠@hardeep.earth⁠⁠.This week, we have 'The Fairy Shawl' from The Almanac - A Seasonal Guide to 2026 by Lia Leendertz.For more updates, subscribe to The Architecture of Contemplation podcast, and find me ⁠⁠@hardeep.earth⁠⁠. If something resonates in this episode, a nice rating or review is so appreciated, too.Always,H⁠⁠www.perse.london

A short four-part series of stories to find orientation in a busy world.iv. The Story of the Hearth What anchors you, provides sure footing, when the ebb and flow of life would seek to unseat you?HProduced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perse.london⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ x ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Architecture of Contemplation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice + Contemplation: Hardeep Kaur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hardeep.earth⁠⁠

A short four-part series of stories to find orientation in a busy world.ii. The Story of the Compass without DirectionsWhat measure do you use to guide you in your life choices?HProduced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠perse.london⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ x ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Architecture of Contemplation⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice + Contemplation: Hardeep Kaur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hardeep.earth⁠⁠

Cosmosis. This is a special release.With Audio Producer Ivan d'Avoine, TAOC created a unique soundscape to accompany a one day immersive experience in London, "What Do I Owe The Cosmos?" hosted by Age of the Steward.This soundscape accompanied guests as they journeyed through the experience: meeting a series of Contemplations on the cosmic connection we each share; exploring Forms made by designers and artists that embody acts of care, craft and beauty; a Sanctum to sit and rest, slowdown, and contemplate how we each connect to the whole.This audio experience layers sounds from the many species we share this planet with, and also weaves in select transmissions from others contemplators on what makes our story part of a much larger story . Featuring JF Martel of Weird Studies; Michael Meade of Living Myth; Wisdom of the Masters; Oren R. Lyons and Hardeep Kaur of The Architecture of Contemplation.Immerse yourself in this soundscape, as you sit, walk, contemplate and re-connect to the part of you that waits to be seen for what it truly is - cosmic.Hardeepperse.london@hardeep.earth