The Heart of Centering Prayer: Part 3 of 4

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The Heart of Centering Prayer: Christian Nonduality in Theory and Practice
In this day of reflection, Rev. Bourgeault opens new ground with The Cloud of Unknowing by proposing that its anonymous author, in using the word "contemplation," is actually describing the transition to unitive or non-dual consciousness. This includes a brief exploration of what this actively entails, how this new perspective helps to clear up some of those notoriously difficult passages in The Cloud, and why centering prayer is so essential in the process.
Cosponsored by Contemplative Outreach of Boston and the School of Theology and Ministry
Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault is an Episcopal priest, teacher, author, and retreat and conference leader.
In this part Rev. Bourgeault defines contemplation in the conversation between Keating's centering prayer and The Cloud of Unknowing in part as resting in God or apophatic practice.

[@michaelwoodman5976]

Fabulous exposition from Cynthia. How she manages to articulate such unfamiliar and profound possibilities and experiences is astonishing. So much wisdom and insight. Thank you so much for making this available.

[@tinkybaker6594]

Brilliant

[@federicoramirez8175]

The last 5 minutes are just brilliant! Thank you Cynthia for bringing so much clarity on the importance of reconfiguring our attention. This is starting to deepen my contemplative practice. And thank you for posting these great talks!!

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Be that you are....

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How does a contemplative view heaven ?