To move beyond thoughts and feelings and into the arms of the divine spirit, we have been given the gift of contemplative prayer. On Contemplative Prayer, Father Thomas Keating invites you to discover 112619the treasure of holiness always present in ordinary events. Join him as he teaches a complete workshop on this system of Christian meditation, as it has been practiced in the cloisters and monasteries of Europe since medieval times. Contemplative Prayer, like a freshening wind, is an uplifting event that can help take you to the starting point of the true spiritual journey. You learn to discern what really matters - and let go instantly of what doesn't You are less likely to judge other people You accept your own basic goodness You cultivate an open mind.
Contemplative prayer deepens all types of prayer alone and in groups.
You transform your motivations and purify your intentions You achieve inner freedom to serve truthfully in the outer world. Father Thomas Keating is an author, teacher, and monk who has worked for many years to foster understanding among the world's religions. A member of the Cistercian Order in the Benedictine tradition, Father Keating has served at monasteries in Colorado and Massachusetts. Now in his 70s, he directs retreats in the practice of Centering Prayer, a cornerstone of contemporary Christian contemplative practice. If you wish to visit the sections with teachers who speak or write about the path of prayer and meditation, see those shown below.