Joseph Campbell, the mythologist, once stated his understanding of art to be of objects for aesthetic arrest which are of no practical use, but which open dimensions within. Such is the intent and value of this poetic piece. "The New Gospels / The New Sutras" is an artistic expression of the process of enlightenment as relevant to these times. Should one be patient enough, contemplative enough, one may receive the transformational insight and answer to the question of 'What is Enlightenment?' An answer that will take one beyond the framework of the religious references in the work.