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SUMMARY:Ubuntu and Contemplation: How an Indigenous African Philosophy Maps Our Spiritual Path to Global Community via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:with Michael Battle\nhttps://michaelbattle.com/about/ \nEmerging from the ancient cultural traditions of sub-Saharan Africa\, the deeply communitarian philosophy known as Ubuntu challenges Western habits of mind in ways that complement and complete the experience of contemplation. \nIn Centering Prayer and other contemplative practices\, we find a path that opens us up to oneness – both union with God and unity with all human beings\, including those who may seem different from us in race\, culture\, religion\, or national origin. As we move into this more connected state of awareness\, it is essential to do so communally\, rather than just individually – and grasping the message of Ubuntu is a big step toward the ability to love our neighbors as ourselves. \nIn this workshop\, we hope to bring together people from diverse backgrounds who share an interest in contemplation. Together we will learn about Ubuntu as we pray through\, think about and practice how to release the natural unity the Holy Spirit constantly offers the world. \nThe workshop is sponsored by Contemplative Outreach chapters in Chicago\, Atlanta\, Colorado\, and Maryland/Washington DC. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/save-the-date-ubuntu-and-contemplation-how-an-indigenous-african-philosophy-maps-our-spiritual-path-to-global-community-via-zoom/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Chicago":MAILTO:registrar@centeringprayerchicago.org
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SUMMARY:Online Morning Centering Prayer Retreat program:  "Ancient Christian Contemplation - Before 'The Cloud of Unknowing' "
DESCRIPTION:Led by Steve Thompson (CONOVA) \nHave Christians always practiced contemplation?  During the first 150 years of Christianity\, most of those who can be loosely identified as Christian contemplatives were ignored as harmless. By 220 CE\, however\, contemplatives were generally considered heretics\, and they were frequently persecuted and sometimes put to death by their fellow Christians—usually for practices too similar to those of the Pythagorean contemplatives and the gymnosophists (the ancient Greek label for Buddhists). \nHowever\, around 295 CE\, the first writer of a history of Christianity\, Bishop Eusebius of Caesarea\, made an exciting discovery in the course of his research. He uncovered the existence of a first-generation community of Christian contemplatives near Alexandria\, Egypt\, who had been converted by none other than the Apostle Mark himself. The individuals of this 1st-century community lived in one-person dwellings called (appropriately) monasterions\, which had a tameion (inner room) in which they practiced a form of contemplation nearly identical to that of modern Centering Prayer. Yes\, Jesus was reported to have said “When you pray\, go into your tameion and shut the door” (Matthew 6:6). \nThis presentation will seek to draw out the full implications of how Bishop Eusebius’ influential discovery helped inspire the massive monastic movement of the late 300s. His discovery can also be considered an important turning point in the reception of silent contemplation as a legitimate Christian practice. \nMorning program will include two sessions of Centering Prayer \nPlease register using the link below. \nOffered freely\, although contributions ($20 suggested) towards our programming costs are greatly appreciated:   https://contemplativeoutreachnova.com/donations
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/online-morning-centering-prayer-retreat-program-ancient-christian-contemplation-before-the-cloud-of-unknowing/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Northern Virginia (CONOVA)":MAILTO:CONOVA99@GMAIL.COM
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SUMMARY:Spring Silent Saturday
DESCRIPTION:In this season of new life and promise\, it is good to take a quiet Spring morning for Centering Prayer and silence. The day is open to beginners as well as those experienced in contemplative prayer or silent meditation. The day provides time for communal prayers\, a contemplative walk\, private journaling\, reflection\, and an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful grounds of Holy Spirit Retreat Center. All are welcome. A brief introduction to Centering Prayer will be offered for those new to the practice. \nFree-will offering\nRegister online at hsrcenter.com by May 9th.\nFor more information contact Marilyn Nobori at centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com or (818) 815-4480.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/spring-silent-saturday/
LOCATION:Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, 4316 Lanai Road\, Encino\, CA\, 91436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Nobori":MAILTO:centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com
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