The Divine Transformation: Essentials of Contemplative Spirituality And Practice

The Divine Transformation: Essentials of Contemplative Spirituality And Practice

Salepage : The Divine Transformation: Essentials of Contemplative Spirituality And Practice

Arichive : The Divine Transformation: Essentials of Contemplative Spirituality And Practice

Welcome to a comprehensive introductory through intermediate level course on both practice and perspectives of these timeless teachings from the Christian Mystical and Contemplative traditions! Whether you are a long-time practitioner looking to solidify your understanding and framework for practice or a beginner interested in immersing yourself in this teaching, this course can serve as a rich resource.

This essential course on Christian Mysticism combines a look at practices and background, teaching and historical development of Christian Mysticism.

Part I of the course examines in-depth traditional practices of the Christian mystics, including:

The Examen

Centering Prayer

Lectio Divina

The Jesus Prayer

Christian Meditation

Part II of the course takes a close look at the tradition of Christian mysticism through both ancient and modern lenses using the practice of The Jesus Prayer as a jumping off point to illuminate the contemplative path in both theory and practice, including:

The threefold path of Christian Mysticism

The difference between waking up and growing up

Integral teaching

Perspectives from Contemporary Psychology

Our aim as practitioners and teachers is to offer these ancient teachings in relevant and accessible ways to a modern audience, and to integrate these teachings and practices more deeply into our everyday lives.