Comprehensive list of events with Cynthia Bourgeault and other contemplative teachers, both locally and abroad. Click the event for more information, including time.
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Categories: Events with Cynthia | Southern Vancouver Island | Western Canada | Western USA
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09 Aug -
03 Jan 2018
The Experiential Depth Approach to the Enneagram
Hosted by The Shift Network, discover experiential practices to activate higher realization — and embody the deepest, most sacred aspects of your Enneagram type in your everyday life. Russ Hudson, Jessica Dibb, and guest teacher Cynthia Bourgeault will show you how to heal ‘core suffering’ in yourself and our world by immersing yourself in the true teachings (and purpose) of the Virtues, Holy Ideas, and Instincts. Find out more and register for today to gain access to the 17-week video training course summit. The program starts August 9, but registration is open until August 23. COURCES DETAILS Online: August 9, 2018 through January 3, 2019 For more information and to register, please visit TheDepthApproach.com. |
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31 Aug -
02 Sep 2018
Conspire 2018 - Interactive Webcast
St. Edmund’s Anglican Church, Parksville
Spirituality Beyond Borders invites you to join their community to view the Center for Action and Contemplation webcast featuring Richard Rohr, Barbara Brown Taylor, Mirabai Starr, and more who will explore the idea “Path of Descent: Path of Transformation”. The webcast will be enhanced by in-person contemplative practice and a beautiful setting of sea, sand, forest, and mountain. Andrew Twiddy will be your local facilitator and host for theme elaboration, discussion, and practice. EVENT DETAILS Cost: by donation
For full program details and to register, please email spiritualitybeyondborders@gmail.com or phone 250-248-3114. There will also be a retreat hosted by the Bethlehem Centre in Nanaimo featuring this webcast September 9-12. Please see their website for more details and to register. |
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09 Sep -
12 Sep 2018
Conspire 2018 - Interactive Webcast and Retreat
Bethlehem Centre, Nanaimo BC
Spirituality Beyond Borders invites you to join their community for an immersive retreat and to view the a rebroadcast of the Center for Action and Contemplation’s webcast featuring Richard Rohr, Barbara Brown Taylor, Mirabai Starr, and more who will explore the idea “Path of Descent: Path of Transformation”. The webcast will be enhanced by in-person contemplative practice and a beautiful setting of a forested lakeside environment. Andrew Twiddy will be your local facilitator and host for theme elaboration, discussion, and practice. EVENT DETAILS Cost: $340 – $565 (residential is optional; please enquire about bursaries) For full program details and to register, please visit the Bethlehem Centre website. If you are interested in the live webcast (August 31-September 2), please visit the Conspire 2018 event page. |
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21 Sep -
23 Sep 2018
Contemplating the Ennegram
The Enneagram Institute®, Stone Ridge NY
Organised by the The Enneagram Institute®, join Cynthia Bourgeault and Russ Hudson for workshop exploring the original meaning of the Enneagram, the history of the authentic contemplative path in the Western tradition, and how these foundations of inner work can be successfully woven with the Enneagram of personality. Cynthia and Russ come together in this brand new exploration to present a dynamic and different take on how a deeper understanding of the Enneagram, grounded in its roots, can radically expedite our psychological and spiritual growth. Topics will include:
EVENT DETAILS: Cost: $795 USD (including $500 deposit) – includes tuition, materials, lunch, and dinner. Time:
For more information and to register, visit The Enneagram Institute’s event page or contact their support team at support@enneagraminstitute.com. |
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10 Oct -
10 Oct 2018
Entering the Gateway: A Day With Cynthia Bourgeault
Lyon Room – Home of Compassion Retreat Centre, Wellington
The Contemplative Network is hosting Cynthia in Wellington for a day-long retreat introducing some of the ideas from her latest book, The Heart of Centering Prayer: Nondual Christianity in Theory and Practice. Cynthia will review Thomas Keating’s teaching on the purification of narrative self, introduce the Witnessing self, and have a closer look at the Welcoming Prayer as a gateway into it. There will also be time for meditation practice, and an opportunity for Q&A. RETREAT DETAILS: Cost: $75 (includes a “brown bag” lunch) For more information and to register, please contact Pip Nicholls at pip.nicholls@xtra.co.nz with the names of all attending. This event has limited capacity and registration is require to attend. |
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11 Oct -
15 Oct 2018
The Way of Union - The Metaphysics of Early Christian and Sufi Wisdom with Matthew Wright
Cowichan Lake Research Station Conference Centre, Mesachie Lake BC
Join The Contemplative Society and the Rev. Matthew Wright for a four-night Wisdom School that will explore the metaphysics undergirding the teachings of Jesus and the early Christian Wisdom tradition, as well as their relationship to a similar stream of teaching that flows through Islamic Sufism. These teachings present us with a coherent and luminous map of the human journey from timelessness into time, and deeper into integration and conscious union. We hope you will sign up and come with us as we seek to “enter the bridal chamber”, what Jesus calls the place of mystical union already present within our own hearts, accompanied on our journey by the Gospels of Thomas, Mary Magdalene, and Philip, as well as by the words of Sufi masters from Ibn al-Arabi to Jalaluddin Rumi. Please fill out this form to register. A public event will also be held in Victoria on the evening of October 15 at UVic’s Interfaith Chapel. More information to come soon. New to Matthew? Rob King, a participant in our last Wisdom School on the Gospel of Thomas, had this to say about him: “If you have not had a chance to experience Matthew’s teaching, you will be in for a real treat…He has a unique ability to take what seems like difficult teachings and make them understandable and alive in a way that leads to personal transformation…[The Gospel of Thomas] became a living epistle!” RETREAT DETAILS: Cost: $900 CAD (private) – a limited number of partial scholarships will be made available. If you are interested in a scholarship, please apply via this form alongside your registration. Fees include overnight accommodations and vegetarian meals. Check out the Cowichan Lake Research Station website for more information on the venue. For more general information, please contact us by email at admin@contemplative.org or at 250-381-9650. |
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11 Oct -
15 Oct 2018
Wisdom School: The Conscious Circle of Humanity
Te Moata Retreat Centre, Whenuakite
Join Cynthia Bourgeault for this Wisdom School exploring Peter Spink’s legacy from the context of “The Conscious Circle of Humanity” or, in other words, what his teaching may be calling us to engage in now. RETREAT DETAILS: Cost : $500 (includes meals and accommodations; special diets add another $40) Time: Thursday, October 11 at 4:00 pm to Monday, October 15 at 1:00 pm Pre-requisites: open to experienced meditators on all paths, but it will be of special interest to those coming from a Christian context and who practice Centering Prayer. To register or for more information, email Bev Silvester-Clark at bev.s-c@outlook.com or phone 027-431-6205. |
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17 Oct -
19 Oct 2018
From Narrative Self to Witnessing Self: The Journey Toward Personhood
Vaughan Park, Long Bay, Auckland City
Held at Vaughan Park, join Cynthia Bourgeault for a retreat grounded in meditation and teaching both a theoretical and practical enquiry into the gradual transition from a more limited sense of self anchored in personal story-telling and drama (“narrative self”) to a more spacious and less cognitively constructed self (“witness self”). While a common concept in much Eastern spiritual practice, witnessing presence is often still a stumbling block for many Western Christians. Cynthia will approach this challenge from the perspective of Christian nonduality, attempting to help practitioners root from a place of witnessing with more confidence and ease. RETREAT DETAILS: Cost : $300-$460 (depending on accommodations; meals included in all packages) Time: Thursday, October 11 at 4:00 pm to Monday, October 15 at 1:00 pm Pre-requisites: open to experienced meditators on all paths, but it will be of special interest to those coming from a Christian context and who practice Centering Prayer. While not mandatory, Cynthia’s latest book The Heart of Centering Prayer: Nondual Christianity in Theory and Practice is recommended reading. To register or for more information, email Bev Silvester-Clark at bev.s-c@outlook.com or phone 027-431-6205. |
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14 Nov -
18 Nov 2018
From Narrative Self to Witnessing Self: Crossing the Threshold
Garrison Institue, Garrison New York
Hosted by the Garrison Institute, this silent, meditation-based retreat will combine theoretical and practical learning to cultivate the transition from the sense of self anchored in personal story-telling and drama to one of more spaciousness and equanimity, also known as “The Witness”. Cynthia Bourgeault will help participants confidently navigate the stumbling blocks that arise for many Western Christians by integrating the Christian nondual perspective. While people who practice all forms of meditation are welcome, Cynthia’s approach will be of particular interest to those practising Centering Prayer. She will be drawing on ideas explored in her book, The Heart of Centering Prayer: Nondual Christianity in Theory and Practice. RETREAT DETAILS: Prerequisite: an established meditation practice Cost: $590-$850 USD, depending on room type For more information and to register, see the Garrison Institute. |
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21 Feb -
26 Feb 2019
Desert Fathers and Mothers Wisdom School 2019
Redemptorist Renewal Center, Tuscon AZ
Wisdom Southwest is hosting another Wisdom School on the Desert Fathers and Mothers. These early Christians living in the desert developed a way of life that has much to teach us in this age. Cynthia Bourgeault brings a rhythm of silence, RETREAT DETAILS PLEASE NOTE: this retreat is now full. Please follow the instructions below to be added to the waitlist. Cost: Full board, single or double occupancy: $1100 to $1610 USD (including $300 non-refundable deposit) You might also wish to listen to Cynthia’s Desert Fathers & Mothers audio teaching from the last retreat to familiarise yourself with these concepts. Please contact Jane Waldron Bearce at 602-725-9260, or by email at wisdomschoolsouthwest@gmail.com for more information. To register, please complete this form and follow the enclosed instructions. |
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