A look at Thomas Keating and Full Contemplative Engagement

This online live seminar recaps Cynthia Bourgeault’s recent work on the evolution of Thomas Keating as a modern-day mystic, and explores how his prophetic last words challenge us as contemplatives to step outside our comfort zones into full engagement with the world.

Cynthia will explore the implications of Keating’s directive to meet the world guided by the truth of silence and science, and filled with creativity and compassion. She will consider the invitation to step outside of religious and political boundaries; and what it might mean that we choose to leave ourselves open to the “inspiration from the heart of God.”

This seminar will build on the evolution of Thomas Keating’s thought, and take a further step into the application of his “last words” to the world in which we live. Cynthia will address the necessary and painful kinds of maturation which the contemplative community needs to undergo in order to hold a collective Wisdom presence for the fracturing world in which we live.

We invite you to participate in this live seminar teaching time as joined together with others in your contemplative community. TCS will be providing a series of reflection questions for small groups to ponder “in real life” after the Zoom presentation.

Saturday 28 February 2026

10 am – 12 pm Pacific Time (PT)

Registration Opens January 2026!

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