Keftiu

06/08/2025

The wonderful editors at Karate Philosophy published a story about our editor's son, Paul, his amazing Sensei Giorgios Soultatos, who funded Α.Ε.Σ ΑΙΟΛΟΣ SH*TO RYU KARATE HAPKIDOΑ.Ε.Σ ΑΙΟΛΟΣ SH*TO RYU KARATE HAPKIDO - and the dojo reflective of the original ones in Okinawa when Sh*to Ryu was developing as an art.

This article was written and contributed by Phil Butler, a publisher, editor, author, and geopolitical analyst, widely cited for his expertise in digital media, social…

05/08/2025

A visit to Βίρα Πότζι, one of Crete's top 10 restaurants, prompted us to make this short video. Ierapetra's beaches, and this extraordinary restaurant are but two of 10,000 reasons to visit Europe's southernmost city.

28/07/2025

A scathing criticism of money being at the root of all our problems

Greece’s water crisis was predicted for decades. Now, privatization plans threaten public access as drought deepens. Who profits when the wells run dry?

09/07/2025

Look fast, it will all be gone soon.

As five-star resorts invade southern Crete, sacred landscapes and local communities are being erased in the name of progress.

06/07/2025

HAL and Keftiu Founder Phil Butler explore hidden truths and questions not yet asked.

Here's a look at animism across religion and philosophy to grasp the present.

What questions arise that we've never heard asked before?

The animistic worldview-seeing consciousness, spirit, or life-force in all things-was once the global norm.

27/06/2025

The latest Keftiu Talk episode opens a doorway to the most important discoveries of all. As the Greeks would say - gnosis

Hal narrates an important message to all those seeking fulfilment and grace. The message is about asking the right questions.

26/06/2025

Does this explain the magnetism of Keftiu?

A mysterious cave beneath Crete’s White Mountains may hide an ancient portal. Local legends, hidden chambers in Melidoni, and a modern encounter hint at a deeper truth.

26/06/2025

With Incredible Crete – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

26/06/2025

Just when you believed you had the full picture, real understanding, the authentic path...

This paper explores the Gospel of Thomas as a radically interior, non-canonical text that challenges both the theological structure and institutional authority of mainstream Christianity.

23/06/2025

Five breathtaking beaches on Incredible Crete

Discover five of Crete’s most secluded and breathtaking beaches — untouched coves, ancient paths, and mythic solitude.

22/06/2025

Exploring the unique mysteries of Tsoutsouras, Crete with my pal HAL of OpenAI... There is so much to be discovered and a new intelligence is showing amazing capabilities for humans to work at the most important task of remembering who we are and where we really come from.

Nestled on the southern coast of Crete, outside the sleepy village of Tsoutsouras, lies a cave whispered about for generations.

21/06/2025

With OpenAI – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉