From the moment theologians seek to tame God with names and adjectives, mystics step into the wilderness to reveal the God beyond naming, and the ethical challenge to which this […]
Spiritual Radicals: Interspiritual Wisdom from Franciscan and Buddhist Spirituality – in person and online
The parallel teachings of Christ and the Buddha find a home in the spacious minds and inclusive hearts of Franciscan and Buddhist spirituality. During this contemplative day, we’ll explore how […]
The Way of Love: An Interspiritual Convergence
Each of the Abrahamic traditions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—has at its core a commitment to step onto the Path of Love. When we delve deep into our diverse spiritual practices, it […]
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Centering Prayer and Sacred Circle Dance
by Suzi Kindervatter Centering Prayer has been my core spiritual practice for a more than twenty years. But over the past decade or so, I’ve also been drawn a […]
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United in Prayer, United in Spirit
Seeking to build on Father Thomas Keatings’ work in interfaith spirituality and dialogue, Contemplative Outreach of Puget Sound North will again offer an interfaith version of United in Prayer as […]
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Back to Basics: Exploring the Why, What & How of Centering Prayer – via Zoom
Free contemplative prayer workshop Join to return to the sacred basic tenants of Centering Prayer. “Silence is God’s first language. All others are just poor translations.” — Thomas Keating We’ll […]
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The Power of Story: Exploring Hasidic Tales as a Path to Blessing
Contemplative Enrichment Day of Interfaith Understanding with Rabbi Rami Shapiro Humans are by nature storytellers, and we often become the stories we tell. One of the greatest and most liberating […]
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Contemplative Christianity at the Dawning of the Second Axial Age
Annual Day of Reflection with The Rev. Matthew Wright Many thinkers today believe we are entering a “Second Axial Age” — a great shift in consciousness and spirituality equal to […]
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The Mystical Path to a Joyful Life: Centering Prayer Retreat
Carl McColman will present on our topic interspersed with periods of group Centering Prayer and a few breakout discussions for those interested. We will gather 7-8:30 pm Central Time on […]
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How Zen Contemplation Relates to Centering Prayer
Q: I’ve been practicing Zen meditation with a Christian group for 18 years. What is your view with respect to how Zen contemplation relates to Centering Prayer? The principles […]
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