The Corner of Fourth and Nondual

The Corner of Fourth and Nondual
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Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Total Pages : 89
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ISBN-10 : 9781506484495
ISBN-13 : 1506484492
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis The Corner of Fourth and Nondual by : Cynthia Bourgeault

Cynthia Bourgeault describes the foundations of her theology: a cosmological seeing with the eye of the heart, Benedictine daily rule informed by wisdom from the Asian traditions. She explains the influence of philosophers built on the cornerstones of the Incarnation and the Paschal Mystery, tied by the Trinity as a cosmogonic principle.

The Corner of Fourth and Nondual

The Corner of Fourth and Nondual
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Publisher : Fortress Press
Total Pages : 89
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ISBN-10 : 9781506484501
ISBN-13 : 1506484506
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis The Corner of Fourth and Nondual by : Cynthia Bourgeault

In The Corner of Fourth and Nondual, a title inspired by Thomas Merton's moment of revelation 'at the corner of Fourth and Walnut' in his celebrated essay 'A Member of the Human Race', Cynthia Bourgeault--internationally renowned retreat leader, and a practitioner and teacher of centering prayer--describes the foundations of her theology: a cosmological seeing with the eye of the heart, and classic Benedictine daily rule informed and enlightened by wisdom from the Asian traditions. She explains the influence of the author of The Cloud of Unknowing, Teilhard de Chardin, Boehme, Barnhart, Keating, and Gurdjieff, among others in a philosophy built on the cornerstones of the Incarnation and the Paschal Mystery, tied by the Trinity as a cosmogonic principle, the fundamental generative mechanism through which all things came into being. In the My Theology series, the world's leading Christian thinkers explain some of the principal tenets of their theological beliefs in concise, pocket-sized books. There are sixteen titles total.

My Theology

My Theology
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Publisher : My Theology
Total Pages : 96
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ISBN-10 : 1913657604
ISBN-13 : 9781913657604
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis My Theology by : Cynthia Bourgeault

In The Corner of Fourth and Nondual, a title inspired by Thomas Merton's moment of revelation 'at the Corner of Fourth and Walnut' in his celebrated essay 'A Member of the Human Race', Cynthia Bourgeault - internationally-renowned retreat leader, practitioner and teacher of Centering Prayer - describes the foundations of her theology: a cosmological seeing with the eye of the heart, and classic Benedictine daily rule informed and enlightened by wisdom from the Asian traditions. She explains the influence of the author of The Cloud of Unknowing, Teilhard de Chardin, Boehme, Barnhart, Keating and Gurdjieff, among others in a philosophy built on the cornerstones of the Incarnation and the Paschal Mystery, tied by the Trinity as a cosmogonic principle, the fundamental generative mechanism through which all things came into being.

Mystical Hope

Mystical Hope
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 118
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ISBN-10 : 9781561011933
ISBN-13 : 1561011932
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Mystical Hope by : Cynthia Bourgeault

In five interwoven meditations, Mystical Hope shows how to recognize hope in our own lives, where it comes from, how to deepen it through prayer, and how to carry it into the world as a source of strength and renewal.

The Meaning of Mary Magdalene

The Meaning of Mary Magdalene
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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Total Pages : 303
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ISBN-10 : 9780834822603
ISBN-13 : 0834822601
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis The Meaning of Mary Magdalene by : Cynthia Bourgeault

The author of The Wisdom Jesus takes readers on a journey to discover the real Mary Magdalene—and finds a powerful, ancient model for 21st-century spirituality Mary Magdalene is one of the most influential symbols in the history of Christianity—yet, if you look in the Bible, you’ll find only a handful of verses that speak of her. How did she become such a compelling saint in the face of such paltry evidence? In her effort to answer that question, Cynthia Bourgeault examines the Bible, church tradition, art, legend, and newly discovered texts to see what’s there. She then applies her own reasoning and intuition, informed by the wisdom of the ages-old Christian contemplative tradition. What emerges is a radical view of Mary Magdalene as Jesus’s most important disciple, the one he considered to understand his teaching best. That teaching was characterized by a nondualistic approach to the world and by a deep understanding of the value of the feminine. Cynthia shows how an understanding of Mary Magdalene can revitalize contemporary Christianity, how Christians and others can, through her, find their way to Jesus’s original teachings and apply them to their modern lives.

The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three

The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three
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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Total Pages : 272
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ISBN-10 : 9780834828940
ISBN-13 : 0834828944
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three by : Cynthia Bourgeault

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In this formula that Christians recite as though on autopilot lie the secrets for healing our world, rekindling our visionary imagination, and manifesting the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. It’s an astonishing claim, but one that is supported by Cynthia Bourgeault’s exploration of Trinitarian theology—and by her bold work in further articulating the deep truth it contains. She looks to the ancient concept in light of the ideas of G. I. Gurdjieff and Jacob Boehme to reveal the Trinity as the "hidden driveshaft" within Christianity: the compassionate expression of the Uncreated Reality in creation.

The Heart of Centering Prayer

The Heart of Centering Prayer
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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Total Pages : 257
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ISBN-10 : 9781611803143
ISBN-13 : 1611803144
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis The Heart of Centering Prayer by : Cynthia Bourgeault

The best-selling author of The Wisdom Jesus and The Meaning of Mary Magdalene demystifies the popular Christian meditation method rooted in contemplative prayer Centering Prayer is the path to a wonderful and radical new way of seeing the world. It is not, as is sometimes thought, simply an act of devotional piety, nor is it simply a Christianized form of other meditation methods. Cynthia Bourgeault here cuts through the misconceptions to show that Centering Prayer is in fact a pioneering development within the Christian contemplative tradition. She provides a practical, complete course in the practice and then goes deeper to analyze what actually happens in Centering Prayer: the mind effectively switches to a new operating system that makes possible the perception of nonduality. With this understanding in place, she then takes us on a journey through one of the sources of the practice, the Christian contemplative classic The Cloud of Unknowing, revealing it to be among the earliest Christian explorations of the phenomenology of consciousness. Cynthia Bourgeault’s illumination of the Centering Prayer path provides compelling evidence of how important the practice has become in the half-century since it first arose among American Trappist monks, and of its maturation and refinement over the ensuing years of sincere study and practice. It will resonate with beginners on the Centering Prayer path as well as with seasoned practitioners.

Spiritual Questions for the Twenty-first Century

Spiritual Questions for the Twenty-first Century
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Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : UVA:X004551609
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Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Spiritual Questions for the Twenty-first Century by : Mary Hembrow Snyder

Taking stock of the present moment and the challenges of the future, a host of leading spiritual writers reflect on the most pressing spiritual questions of our time. Whether the focus is on nurturing consciousness, building community, or transforming global structures, the answers provide a road map for personal, ecclesial, and social change. Compiled in honor of Benedictine writer Joan Chittister, the volume concludes with a moving autobiographical reflection by Chittister herself, "The Power of Questions to Propel".

Eye of the Heart

Eye of the Heart
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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Total Pages : 238
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ISBN-10 : 9780834843097
ISBN-13 : 0834843099
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Eye of the Heart by : Cynthia Bourgeault

The modern-day mystic and beloved author of The Wisdom Jesus shares the evolution of her spiritual journey, offering a bold interpretation of Christian mysticism, energy, and our collective reality In Eye of the Heart, Cynthia Bourgeault investigates the imaginal realm—an energetic realm well known to the mystical traditions but often forgotten in our own times. It is invisible to the physical eye, but clearly perceptible through the eye of the heart. The imaginal realm has long been associated with the personal world of dreams, prophecy, and oracles, and it also points toward a higher vision of our human purpose that is both evolutionary and collective. Bourgeault explores both aspects of imaginal reality and shows readers how we can cooperate more fully with its guidance in our lives. Expertly blending her own lived experiences with research on the imaginal realm, Bourgeault explores how her personal relationships have helped to bring these teachings into sharper focus and the role this realm plays in Christian and other mystical traditions. She delves into the connections between our inner consciousness and what happens in the world, exploring the transformative energy and governing conventions that make the manifestation of this realm possible. Eye of the Heart presents Bourgeault’s spiritual journey with the imaginal realm and encourages readers to attune their hearts for the well-being of the world.

Finding God in the Universe

Finding God in the Universe
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Publisher : Fortress Press
Total Pages : 89
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ISBN-10 : 9781506484440
ISBN-13 : 1506484441
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Finding God in the Universe by : Guy Consolmagno

How does a scientist find God in the universe? Finding God in the Universe is the personal reflection of a Jesuit brother and astronomer, the director of the Vatican Observatory. Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, insists that science is more than observing the universe; it's learning how to pay attention, how to concentrate on one aspect while setting aside, at least momentarily, all the other interesting aspects that can distract us from a deeper knowledge of the universe--or of God. In his telling, joy is our compass, truth is our goal, and imagination weaves the story where we situate the joy that leads us to truth. Most importantly, both science and theology are done within a community of fellow seekers, where we share the stories that teach us how to explore, and with whom we can try to make sense of what we think we have found. In the My Theology series, the world's leading Christian thinkers explain some of the principal tenets of their theological beliefs in concise, pocket-sized books.