The Heart of Centering Prayer: Part 4 of 4

The Heart of Centering Prayer: Christian Nonduality in Theory and Practice

In this day of reflection, Rev. Bourgeault opens new ground with The Cloud of Unknowing by proposing that its anonymous author, in using the word "contemplation," is actually describing the transition to unitive or non-dual consciousness. This includes a brief exploration of what this actively entails, how this new perspective helps to clear up some of those notoriously difficult passages in The Cloud, and why centering prayer is so essential in the process.

Cosponsored by Contemplative Outreach of Boston and the School of Theology and Ministry

Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault is an Episcopal priest, teacher, author, and retreat and conference leader.

[HeathDavisHavlick]

"offer yourself as an altar in all your chaos" -- so good! Loved this series. Very helpful.

[flannelflower]

This 4 part presentation was tremendously helpful. Really helped me understand some of what I have experienced and questions I have. The best explanation I have found yet. Will be pursuing Centering Prayer and Cynthia’s work further. Many thanks again 🙏.

[terencewinters]

The " commons " fragrance, is building, but it is not mere quietism though it can be in quiet time. 😉. Or on the subway. It is not your input as in chemical ingesting connection or in a sensory deprivation flotation tank. But it is an opening for the allowance of God's entry. Good cautions with those persons of trauma and disassociative illnesses.

[cantante]

Not quite, Cynthia: G.K. Chesterton actually said: "Christianity has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and not tried."