Esoteric Christianity delves into the hidden, mystical dimensions of Christian teachings, emphasizing personal spiritual experience over doctrine. It deeply explores divine wisdom, inner transformation, and powerful, energizing symbols. The Perennial […]
An Interspiritual Experience with Charis Circles
by Ronald Barnett, PhD, [email protected] Germantown, Maryland, USA Something is happening here, but you don’t know what it is do you, Mr. Jones? – Bob Dylan, Ballad of a […]
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OPENING TO THE UNIVERSAL CHRIST: THE INTER-SPIRITUAL INVITATION OF CENTERING PRAYER
Howard Thurman wrote: “In the Presence of God there is neither male nor female, white nor black, Gentile nor Jew, Protestant nor Catholic, Hindu, Buddhist, nor Muslim, but a human […]
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Beyond Theology: The Interspiritual Wisdom of Roshis, Rebbes, and Holy Rascals – in person and online
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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