Contemplative Interbeing
Creating Contemplative Community
Principles for creating contemplative community… 1. Foster Deep Connection: Encourage relationships that emphasize understanding, empathy, and shared experiences, rooted in the recognition of interconnectedness among all beings. 2. Embrace Diversity: Honor the unique spiritual expressions of each individual, creating a space where differences are celebrated and contribute to the richness of the community. 3. Cultivate a Culture of Compassion: Promote actions and attitudes
FreeA Spiritual Approach to Scripture
This course invites you to step into a deeper, more spacious way of engaging Scripture—one grounded in the spiritual path Jesus himself modeled. Rather than treating the Bible as a rulebook or a source of rigid doctrines, Jesus approached it as a living text—one that speaks through symbol, story, and spirit. Here, you won’t be asked to memorize verses or
FreeSummary – Centering Prayer Summit 2026
In this resource library you have access to my summary of the nine sessions from the 2026 Centering Prayer Summit.Additionally, there is a final part that lists my Key Takeaways. I hope you find it helpful. Please feel free to comment on any part. Peace,robert
FreeWhat is Contemplation?
Welcome to What is Contemplation? – a course designed to offer you brief, immersive encounters with the practice of contemplation. Rather than focusing on academic definitions or analysis, this course invites you to experience contemplation firsthand through practices and journaling opportunities. Each module will guide you to explore different aspects of contemplation, allowing you to discover what it is by engaging with
FreeIncarnation
This course explores the profound concept of incarnation, examining it through various perspectives that reveal the interconnectedness of the material and spiritual worlds. Beginning with an understanding of four primary worldviews—material, spiritual, priestly, and incarnational—the course explores the nature of reality and how these views shape our relationship with the divine and the world around us. The class then examines
FreeDiscovering Christianity
“Why does it matter?” is a fundamental question, not just about Christianity, but about the role of any spiritual or philosophical tradition in the lives of individuals and communities. Christianity, as a tradition, matters because it offers a framework that addresses the most profound aspects of human existence—our identity, purpose, relationships, and the nature of the universe itself. Christianity’s impact
FreeThe Beatitudes
The Beatitudes reveals a deep and transformative teaching that invites us into the very heart of Jesus’ message. These teachings are often misunderstood, with many perceiving them as lofty ideals that are disconnected from the struggles and realities of everyday life. “They hardly ever understand them, unfortunately, and as a rule look upon them as a counsel of perfection, without any
FreeIntro to Interspirituality
This comprehensive course explores the fascinating world of interspirituality and its nine universal elements. Designed for spiritual seekers, religious scholars, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of global mysticism, this course offers a unique perspective on the common threads that unite various spiritual traditions. Course Structure: Introduction to Interspirituality History and development of interspirituality Key figures and their contributions
FreeKingdom of Heaven
This course invites you into a transformative exploration of the Kingdom of Heaven—a spiritual reality that is both within and among us. Through seven guided lessons, you will encounter the teachings, practices, and values that open the heart and mind to God’s presence, while shaping a way of life rooted in love, compassion, and justice. The Kingdom of Heaven is
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Solidarity
Welcome to the online web-course on Solidarity. In this transformative journey, we will explore six profound lessons that delve into the heart of Christianity’s call to stand in unity with all people and reality itself. Guided by the teachings of Jesus and inspired by the biblical legacy of solidarity, we will embark on a path of understanding, compassion, and action.
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Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina is one of the great treasures of the Christian tradition of prayer. It means Divine Reading, which is reading the book we believe to be divinely inspired. This tradition of prayer flows out of a Hebrew method of studying the Scriptures which was an interactive interpretation of the Scriptures by means of the free use of the text
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Enneagram
A (Very) Short History The Enneagram is old. It has roots in several wisdom traditions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Seven of the nine Enneagram types are associated with the “capital” or “deadly” sins which originated with the Desert Fathers. But it was not until the late 1960s that Oscar Ichazo began teaching the Enneagram as we know it today.
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Taking the Leap
Contemplative Interbeing is offering a new online book discussion in a unique format that allows guests to participate at their convenience. We are happy to share a video/audio dialogue between nonviolence expert Veronica Pelicaric and transpersonal psychologist Robert Ferrell. The videos are posted on this course page. Guests are invited to read the corresponding chapters, watch the video, and then
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The Mystic Heart
In this dialogue series, Brother Wayne Teasdale and Ken Wilber discuss the advent of an integral mysticism in the postmodern world. Reflecting on their own spiritual experiences, the relation of science to spirituality, the lives of the great inter-spiritual pioneers, and how youth culture is revitalizing the mystical traditions, Brother Wayne and Ken show how an integral perspective can bring
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The 3rd Alternative
The 3rd Alternative mindset continues to be a groundbreaking technique for collaborative and contemplative understanding. It is so valuable, Contemplative Interbeing decided to include Dr. Stephen Covey’s ideas and video in the course section of the web page. Buy Stephen R. Covey’s book on Amazon: http://amzn.to/3rdAlternative From the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People—hailed as the #1
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