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Practicing Spirituality with Sharon Salzberg (Spirituality & Practice)

Source: Spirituality & Practice “Practicing Spirituality with Sharon Salzberg” is a 40-part e-course led by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat. Each day you will receive an email with a short selection from one of Salzberg’s books and a suggestion for how you can practice the concept during the day. The Read more

By Spirituality and Practice, 11 years ago

Practicing Spirituality with Brian McLaren (Spirituality & Practice)

Source: Spirituality & Practice Brian McLaren is a prolific and profound writer, preacher, blogger, and teacher. He is a Christian adventurer whose exploration of the territory ahead has made him a leader of Emergence Christianity, an ecumenical movement of churches, Christian leaders, thinkers, and bloggers who seek to reinterpret the Read more

By Spirituality and Practice, 11 years ago

Practicing Spirituality with Joan Chittister (Spirituality & Practice)

Source: Spirituality & Practice Chittister is one of the most profound and prophetic voices in progressive Christianity. Her bold vision of the faith is grounded in the spiritual practices of the Rule of Saint Benedict, including listening, hospitality, humility, and peace. Her vibrant understanding of sainthood enables us to see Read more

By Spirituality and Practice, 11 yearsSeptember 28, 2015 ago

Practicing Spirituality with His Holiness the Dalai Lama (Spirituality & Practice)

Source: Spirituality & Practice In this 40-part e-mail course, we ponder the Tibetan Buddhist wisdom that animates his teachings on the art of happiness, the power of forgiveness, the path to tranquility, seeing enemies as teachers, living ethically, taming the mind, and much more. Each email contains a brief passage Read more

By Spirituality and Practice, 11 years ago

Mastering the Art of Resilience (Spirituality & Practice)

Source: Spirituality & Practice Resilience — the capacity to cope with and rebound from adversity — is a skill that can be mastered no matter how old you are, no matter what your circumstances. Like any skill, it takes knowledge and practice. And the more you know and practice, the Read more

By Spirituality and Practice, 11 years ago

The Journey of the Soul in the Teachings of Rumi (Spirituality & Practice)

Source: Spirituality & Practice For this Online Retreat, a group of practicing Sufis, who have been on Rumi’s path for many years under the direction of Shaikh Kabir Helminski and Shaikha Camille Helminski, have collaborated to offer some selections from Rumi’s vast work that capture the essence of his teaching. Read more

By Spirituality and Practice, 11 yearsSeptember 20, 2015 ago

The Essence of the Quran (Spirituality & Practice)

Source: Spirituality & Practice Shaikh Kabir Helminski and Jeremy Henzell-Thomas offer 30 meditations from the Qur’an revealing the universal spiritual principles at its heart. The purpose of this Online Retreat is to highlight those messages from the Qur’an that can guide and strengthen our hearts — whatever path we follow. Read more

By Spirituality and Practice, 11 yearsSeptember 20, 2015 ago

The Wisdom of the Rebbes (Spirituality & Practice)

Source: Spirituality & Practice This online spiritual course will focus on four ways to embrace God: • The Way of Wisdom rooted in an understanding of human and divine nature; • The Way of Study rooted in the teachings of Torah, the Five Books of Moses; • The Way of Read more

By Spirituality and Practice, 11 yearsSeptember 20, 2015 ago

The Grace of Advent (Spirituality & Practice)

Source: Spirituality & Practice This e-course for Advent uses Scripture and new teachings by Fr. Thomas Keating and other mystical writers to explore the great themes of this season as they inform and enrich the contemplative life. The retreat content is shared via emails; it was originally designed to be Read more

By Spirituality and Practice, 11 yearsSeptember 20, 2015 ago

Advent Reflection Series (Metropolitan Community Churches)

Our 2015 reflection series for Advent featured conversations and interactions with scholars, activists, and interfaith leaders. Designed to uncover personal and interpersonal dimensions of the themes for Advent (These are the Days), each session featured a presentation by our guests, followed by group discussion by those in attendance. Participation in these Read more

By Metropolitan Community Church, 11 yearsSeptember 20, 2015 ago