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This retreat was recorded live in October 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand, and revised and re-released in 2017. This purchase includes an MP3 audio download with a total running time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. In this teaching, Cynthia Bourgeault offers a clear and practical introduction to Centering Prayer, a simple yet profound method of silent, consent-based prayer that opens us to the presence and action of God. She explains the core elements of the practice, including how to handle thoughts, the use of a sacred word, and the logistics of setting up a regular discipline. Cynthia also highlights the transformative fruits of the practice, such as increased presence, flexibility, honesty, and inner freedom. Drawing on more than two decades of personal practice, she situates Centering Prayer within the Christian contemplative tradition, showing how this method creates space for divine love and healing to take root at the center of our being. This recording provides an accessible foundation for both beginners and those seeking to refresh their practice. Cynthia Bourgeault is a modern-day mystic, Episcopal priest, and internationally known retreat leader. She is the author of numerous books, including Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening and The Wisdom Jesus, and is recognized for her pioneering work in integrating the Christian contemplative path with other global streams of wisdom.