Events Archive

03 Dec -
03 Dec
2022

Advent Silent Mini-Retreat

Join us for a morning of quiet contemplative practice during this Advent season - chant, lectio divina, and optional labyrinth walking, journaling, mindful sketching, or...

30 Sep -
30 Sep
2022

Exploring a Nondual Christianity of Cosmic Proportions

Exploring a Nondual Christianity of Cosmic Proportions An In-person Teaching Event with Cynthia Bourgeault The Contemplative Society is delighted to welcome Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault back...

25 Sep -
29 Sep
2022

Relearning Trust: Retreat with Cynthia Bourgeault

RELEARNING TRUST - WITH CYNTHIA BOURGEAULT IN-PERSON RETREAT and WAIT LIST are now FULL REGISTRATION FOR VIRTUAL ZOOM OPTION IS AVAILABLE Participate on Zoom while...

30 Apr -
30 Apr
2022

Spring Silent Mini-Retreat

We can meet again in person! Join us for a Spring Celebration with a gentle morning of Contemplative Silence.

30 Oct -
30 Oct
2021

TCS Annual General Meeting 2021

The Contemplative Society invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting, in-person in Victoria BC or online via Zoom.

14 Sep -
18 Sep
2021

ON HOLD: Retreat with Cynthia Bourgeault

NOTE: Due to the COVID situation and restrictions related to the Canada/US border closure, our September 2021 retreat with Cynthia Bourgeault is currently on hold....

21 Jun -
21 Jun
2021

Wisdom Solstice – online gathering

The Contemplative Society is delighted to co-host a special Solstice event with our friends from the Wisdom North Collective, and hope you will join us:...

16 Jun -
21 Sep
2021

The Divine Exchange with Cynthia Bourgeault – Online

This online course is hosted by the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) Course Overview Cynthia Bourgeault is a long-time student of the Christian contemplative...

30 Mar -
30 Mar
2021

Mary Magdalene and Attention of the Heart with Cynthia Bourgeault – Online

This online talk is part of a the Bonnevaux Speaker Series with Laurence Freeman, hosted by World Community of Christian Meditation (WCCM.org) Mary Magdalene and...

23 Mar -
28 Mar
2021

POSTPONED: Ground Luminosity Retreat with Cynthia Bourgeault

NOTE: This event has been postponed indefinitely until further notice. This silent, Centering Prayer-based retreat will prepare practitioners to enter more deeply into the Christian...

03 Mar -
08 Jun
2021

Introductory Wisdom School with Cynthia Bourgeault – Online

This online course is hosted by the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) Course Overview Cynthia Bourgeault is a long-time student of the Christian contemplative...

24 Feb -
17 Mar
2021

Lenten Learning Series – Online – St. Georges Victoria

Hosted by St. George's Anglican Church in Victoria, this online "Wonderful Wednesdays" Lenten series explores the themes of Mindfulness and Spirituality. More information and registration...

18 Feb -
01 Apr
2021

Spiritual Gifts from the Imaginal Realm with Cynthia Bourgeault – Online

In this e-course hosted by Spirituality and Practice, Cynthia Bourgeault will explore the gifts of the Imaginal realm, in a way that can help us...

06 Feb -
06 Feb
2021

Buddha at the Gas Pump – Interview with Cynthia Bourgeault

Coming up on Saturday, February 6th Cynthia Bourgeault will once again be the guest on the widely popular conversation series Buddha at the Gas Pump (BATGAP).

07 Dec -
11 Dec
2020

Cynthia Bourgeault Speaking at Enneagram Global Summit

CYNTHIA BOURGEAULT will once again be a featured speaker at the ENNEAGRAM GLOBAL SUMMIT - A FREE ONLINE EVENT DEC 7 - 11, 2020

04 Dec -
08 Dec
2020

The Infinite Within – Online Conference – Center for Christogenesis

Cynthia will join numerous other guest speakers for the third annual conference of the Center for Christogensis

26 Oct -
31 Oct
2020

Gurdjieff and Teilhard in conversation, Part II: Consciousness, Conscience, and the Human Condition

Location: Charles Town, West Virginia More information will be posted as it becomes available.

18 Oct -
24 Oct
2020

In Person: The Secret Embrace Silent retreat with Cynthia Bourgeault

This will be a silent Centering Prayer immersion retreat, most suitable to those with an established Centering Prayer practice and prior familiarity with Thomas Keating’s...

31 Aug -
25 Sep
2020

Cynthia Bourgeault: e-course on Fr. Thomas Keating’s The Secret Embrace

Father Thomas Keating is widely known as the co-founder of the Centering Prayer movement and a master teacher of contemplative prayer and devotion. In a final of creative energy during early winter 2018 — the last winter of his life — he and his nephew, filmmaker Peter Jones, worked intensely for three months, pooling their respective artistic gifts to create an extraordinary, visually stunning collection of eight small poems, haiku like in their leanness and breathtaking in their wisdom. They are, essentially Thomas’s final will and testament, his spiritual legacy to the world.

18 Aug -
20 Aug
2020

Matthew Wright on Julian of Norwich: A Voice for Our Time

Join Matthew Wright for an exploration of the works of Julian of Norwich. Registration fee: $100 Registration will open June 30, 2020.

16 Aug -
21 Aug
2020

VCCC Imaginal School Southeast

Virtual Access Registration for Imaginal Wisdom School 2020 with Cynthia Bourgeault: August 16-21, 2020 For more information, contact Robbin Brent at robbin@wisdomwayofknowing.org

19 Jun -
24 Jun
2020

“The Imaginal Realm, Part II; The Great Exchange.”

UK Wisdom School Holy Isle, Arran Island, Scotland For information, contact Jill Benet, jillbenet@hotmail.com

30 May -
05 Jun
2020

Fourth Annual Maine Wisdom Ingathering: “Introducing the Imaginal Realm.”

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. For more information, please go to the NorthEast Wisdom page. Our theme this year is 2020: HONORING THE YEAR...

17 May -
23 May
2020

Wisdom in a Time of Crisis – SAND

Wisdom in Times of Crisis: a 7-day, interactive online journey with 40+ leading visionaries Please join our friends at Science and Nonduality online journey of talks, interviews, live Q&A, poetry, films, breakout sessions, and social networking.

30 Apr -
02 May
2020

Cynthia Bourgeault: Public talk on Thomas Keating’s “The Secret Embrace”

Due to COVID-19, this event has been moved online and is open to all. “The Secret Embrace:” exploring Thomas Keating’s final spiritual gift to the...

29 Apr -
03 May
2020

“Oneness: Thomas Keating’s Final Gift to the World,”

April 29-May 3, 2020: Contemplative Outreach of South Africa National Conference. Stellenbosch, South Africa. For information contact Janie Potgieter, Janie@telkomas.netor janoepotgieter01@gmail.com.

24 Apr -
26 Apr
2020

Welcoming Silence: 2020 Spring Weekend Retreat

All are welcome to join us in the practice of silence, meditation, chanting and lectio divina.

24 Apr -
25 Apr
2020

“The Gospel of Thomas: Gateway to the Wisdom Jesus”

Public talk followed by day of teaching and contemplative practice. For more information, contact Penny Joy Day

14 Apr -
18 Apr
2020

Second Year Intensive Retreat

Second Year Intensive Retreat. (closed group, open only to second year students in the Living School).

09 Mar -
20 Mar
2020

Courageous Faith Summit

We need courageous faith leaders today and Cynthia Bourgeault is thrilled to be joining this conversation! We will gather online from March 9-20, 2020 and...

08 Nov -
14 Nov
2019

Reclaiming the Mystical Heart of Christianity

Hosted by the Holy Family Retreat Center and co-sponsored by Copper Beech Institute, this silent retreat (with teaching) is your sacred opportunity to gather with...

19 May -
19 May
2019

Tell the Tale: The Wisdom of Story

A talk by biographer Roger Lipsey, Joined by special guest, Cynthia Bourgeault GURDJIEFF RECONSIDERED: The Life, The Teachings, The Legacy Written by Roger Lipsey Foreword...

12 May -
17 May
2019

The Wisdom of Jesus and the Light of Christ: A Quaker Wisdom School

Cynthia Bourgeault, along with Marcelle Martin and Paulette Meier, invite you to join them at this Quaker Wisdom School at Pendle Hill, open to Quakers...

02 Apr -
07 Apr
2019

Luminous Wisdom – Wisdom School with Cynthia Bourgeault

This Wisdom School will trace the roots of the Christian mystical and visionary tradition as they bear on the rich lineage of teaching and practice...

21 Feb -
26 Feb
2019

Desert Fathers and Mothers Wisdom School 2019

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...

16 Jan -
12 Mar
2019

E-course – Mary Magdalene: Apostle to Our Own Times

Mary Magdalene is one of the most controversial characters in the Gospel story. While history has often portrayed her as a prostitute, there is so much...

08 Dec -
08 Dec
2018

Advent Silent Mini Retreat

Offered by the United Church Campus Ministry in association with The Contemplative Society, join fellow contemplatives and spiritual seekers for a transforming time of contemplation...

17 Nov -
17 Nov
2018

Labyrinth Workshop

Facilitated by Judith Slimmon, this workshop will define and explore the value and importance of symbolic life as represented by the labyrinth, provide a history...

14 Nov -
18 Nov
2018

From Narrative Self to Witnessing Self: Crossing the Threshold

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...

08 Nov -
11 Nov
2018

International Symposium for Contemplative Research 2018

The Mind & Life International Symposium for Contemplative Research (ISCR) is the flagship conference for interdisciplinary investigations of the mind, meditation, and other contemplative practices....

03 Nov -
03 Nov
2018

Christian Wisdom As Prophecy: an ongoing conversation between Centering Prayer and the Wisdom Tradition

Hosted by Contemplative Outreach Chicago at Benedictine University in Lisle, the seventh annual fall workshop will explore practices developed and passed down over many centuries...

28 Oct -
28 Oct
2018

Introduction to Centering Prayer: Mini Retreat

A beautiful and gentle workshop to learn the meditation practice of Centering Prayer. Through silence and an inner gesture of letting go, we learn to...

24 Oct -
28 Nov
2018

Conspire 2018 – Interactive Webcast Series

Spirituality Beyond Borders invites you to join a piece of the global contemplative community for an interactive rebroadcast of the Center for Action and Contemplation's CONSPIRE...

20 Oct -
20 Oct
2018

TCS Annual General Meeting 2018

Notice to the public The Contemplative Society invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting, a great opportunity to connect with your fellow contemplatives. Everyone is...

17 Oct -
19 Oct
2018

From Narrative Self to Witnessing Self: The Journey Toward Personhood

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...

15 Oct -
15 Oct
2018

Public event: Awakening Heart – Living from and for the Whole with Matthew Wright

In conjunction with his four-night retreat on beautiful Cowichan Lake, the University of Victoria Multifaith Services, the United Church Campus Ministry, and the Anglican Diocese...

11 Oct -
15 Oct
2018

Wisdom School: The Conscious Circle of Humanity

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...

11 Oct -
15 Oct
2018

The Way of Union – The Metaphysics of Early Christian and Sufi Wisdom with Matthew Wright

This retreat with Matthew Wright is made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer. Join...

10 Oct -
10 Oct
2018

Entering the Gateway: A Day With Cynthia Bourgeault

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...

21 Sep -
23 Sep
2018

Contemplating the Ennegram

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...

09 Sep -
12 Sep
2018

Conspire 2018 – Interactive Webcast and Retreat

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...

31 Aug -
02 Sep
2018

Conspire 2018 – Interactive Webcast

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,...

09 Aug -
03 Jan
2018

E-course – 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...

03 Aug -
05 Aug
2018

Stabilitas: The Forgotten Virtue with Cynthia Bourgeault

At this time, registration is only open to oblates of the monastery. Space will be very limited, so check back here for public registration or...

20 Jun -
25 Jun
2018

Teilhard for our Times Part 2 at Holy Isle Scotland with Cynthia Bourgeault

This retreat is now full, but you can contact Jill Benet to be added to the waitlist: jillbenet@hotmail.com. Hosted by Holy Isle, join Cynthia Bourgeault...

11 Jun -
15 Jun
2018

Enneagram Global Summit 2018 – FREE online event

What if you had a roadmap - a "soul-map" - for understanding who you are and what makes the people around you tick? The Enneagram...

03 Jun -
10 Jun
2018

Wisdom Ingathering 3 in Stonington, ME with Cynthia Bourgeault

Northeast Wisdom invites you to participate in this special family-friendly wisdom event on Cynthia Bourgeault's home island at Stonington, ME. She will be focusing the...

14 May -
19 May
2018

Peer-led silent retreat

The Contemplative Society joins the local Living Presence group in inviting you to take part in an entirely self-led silent retreat. While most of the...

03 May -
06 May
2018

South Africa Wisdom School

Following Contemplative Outreach South Africa's National Conference, Cynthia Bourgeault will lead a contemplative Wisdom School in the Western Cape. She will be working with meditation, contemplative...

27 Apr -
01 May
2018

The Heart of Centering Prayer – COSA National Conference

Contemplative Outreach South Africa's National Conference this year features Cynthia Bourgeault as their distinguished teacher. After the conference, Cynthia will also be hosting a Wisdom...

17 Apr -
20 Apr
2018

Exploring the Gospel of Thomas with Matthew Wright

Hosted by the Wisdom Centre, Matthew will explore the Gospel of Thomas over the course of four days, the 2000-year-old non-canonical text that features short...

02 Apr -
10 May
2018

E-course – Coping and Thriving with Catastrophe

Hosted by Spirituality & Practice, join Cynthia Bourgeault, Mirabai Starr, Camille and Kabir Helminski, Rami Shapiro, Ed Bastian, and Swami Atmarupananda for a six-week e-course...

28 Mar -
28 Mar
2018

Labyrinth Workshop

Henri Lock of UVic's Multifaith Services will lead this workshop on walking the labyrinth. The winding path that takes us to the center of the...

18 Mar -
21 Mar
2018

Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening

Hosted by the Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, Cynthia Bourgeault will go further than offering an introduction to her comprehensive guidebook Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening...

17 Mar -
17 Mar
2018

The Heart of Centering Prayer: Christian Nonduality in Theory and Practice one-day conference

Hosted by the Cathedral of St. Philip and Contemplative Outreach Atlanta, this day-long conference will explore themes from her latest book The Heart of Centering...

11 Mar -
16 Mar
2018

Introductory Wisdom School Part B: The Divine Exchange with Cynthia Bourgeault

Following the very successful Introductory Wisdom School Part A in 2015 at Kanuga, NC, Cynthia Bourgeault, hosted by the Wisdom Way of Knowing, invites you to...

03 Mar -
03 Mar
2018

Lenten Quiet Day at UVic

Offered by the United Church Campus Ministry in association with The Contemplative Society, join us for a renewing day of quiet meditation, chanting in the...

31 Dec -
31 Dec
2017

New Year’s Eve Taizé 2017

Hosted by St. Philip Anglican Church, everyone is invited to this simple candlelit Taizé service on New Year's Eve. "What an extraordinarily beautiful way to...

25 Nov -
25 Nov
2017

Advent Quiet Day at UVic

Offered by the United Church Campus Ministry in association with The Contemplative Society, join fellow contemplatives and spiritual seekers for a renewing day of quiet...

19 Nov -
19 Nov
2017

TCS Annual General Meeting 2017

Notice to the public The Contemplative Society invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting, a great opportunity to connect with your fellow contemplatives. Everyone is...

05 Nov -
05 Nov
2017

Cynthia Bourgeault at Chichester Cathedral (UK)

Chichester Cathedral is celebrating 2018 as the Year of Prayer so, in preparation, their Contemplative Prayer Group "Be Still" has arranged for Cynthia Bourgeault to...

04 Nov -
04 Nov
2017

Cynthia Bourgeault at Silence in the City

While this event is now full, they are taking a waitlist. Cynthia Bourgeault will be leading a special one-day teaching on "Seeing with the Eye...

31 Oct -
31 Oct
2017

Perennial Wisdom for Troubled Times: Contemplative Awakening and Conscious Engagement

Organised by the World Community for Christian Meditation, join Cynthia Bourgeault for an evening exploring the persistent intuition of the Wisdom tradition that there is...

22 Oct -
22 Oct
2017

Learn to Meditate: The Practice of Centering Prayer

Centering Prayer is a form of prayer in the Christian contemplative tradition that trains the heart, mind, and soul to open to Sacred Presence. Through...

18 Oct -
22 Oct
2017

Science & Nonduality Conference 2017

If you can't attend in person, check out the live stream featuring Cynthia Bourgeault at the opening of the event, starting October 19th at 7:00...

11 Oct -
18 Oct
2017

Inner Awakening with Mary-Clare Carder

Join Mary-Clare Carder, a seasoned contemplative, for a course over two sessions exploring the contemplative path, inner life, and the heart. Contemplative practices such as centering...

27 Sep -
01 Oct
2017

One Heart: Weaving a Tapestry of Inter-spiritual Community with Mirabai Starr

Registration for this event will remain open until September 26; however, after September 12 we can no longer guarantee full balance refunds should you need...

26 Sep -
26 Sep
2017

The Feminine Face of the Divine: A Journey Across the Spiritual Traditions – an evening with Mirabai Starr

Join us for an evening of poetry and sacred prose by and in honor of women mystics from Judaism, Christianity, Sufism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism...

21 Sep -
21 Sep
2017

Finding Calm in the Centre of the Storm: Redefining Yourself and Your World Through Radical Enquiry

Facilitated by Ramana and offered by the United Church Campus Ministry, come explore your true nature and discover the power of presence. Emphasis is on...

20 Sep -
20 Sep
2017

Emmaus Community Information Session

Many of us long to simplify our lives, surrendering to the ancient monastic rhythm of prayer and work, which can be tough to do on...

11 Sep -
11 Dec
2017

Adyashanti Gatherings: Recognizing Quiet and Spaciousness in a Noisy World

You're invited to gather in community and listen to recorded talks by Adyashanti, participate in an Adyashanti guided meditation, and finish the evening by sharing...

10 Sep -
15 Sep
2017

The Survivor’s Guide to the Galaxy: Teilhardian Wisdom for Troubled Times

La Casa de Maria is hosting a Wisdom School retreat with Cynthia Bourgeault where she will continue her groundbreaking exploration of Teilhard de Chardin. Focusing on...

27 Aug -
01 Sep
2017

Celtic Spirituality with Fr. Michael Fish

West Coast Ecumenical Retreats is pleased to invite you to a retreat with Fr. Michael Fish, OSB, CAM, held at the Bethlehem Centre. Together,...

04 Aug -
06 Aug
2017

Humility: Chapter 7 of the Rule of St. Benedict with Cynthia Bourgeault

Cynthia Bourgeault will spend the weekend at Glastonbury Abbey directing a retreat that looks at this chapter of the Rule of St. Benedict from the viewpoint of...

23 Jul -
25 Jul
2017

Conspire 2017 – Interactive Webcast and Retreat

Spirituality Beyond Borders and Bethlehem Centre invite you to a retreat featuring a rebroadcast of the Center for Action and Contemplation's webcast featuring Angel Kyodo Williams, Richard Rohr,...

22 Jul -
22 Jul
2017

Quiet Day to Honour St. Mary Magdalene

How can Mary Magdalene help us experience and cultivate an inner ”dwelling place for Wisdom” as we harken to the needs of our times? We invite...

07 Jul -
09 Jul
2017

Conspire 2017 – Interactive Webcast

Spirituality Beyond Borders invites you to join their community to view the Center for Action and Contemplation webcast featuring Angel Kyodo Williams, Richard Rohr, Mirabai Starr,...

21 Jun -
26 Jun
2017

Teilhard for our Times at Holy Isle Scotland with Cynthia Bourgeault

This retreat is now full, but you can contact Jill Benet to be added to the waitlist: jillbenet@hotmail.com. Hosted by Holy Isle, join Cynthia Bourgeault...

12 Jun -
17 Jun
2017

Peer-led silent retreat

The Contemplative Society joins the local Living Presence group in inviting you to take part in an entirely self-led silent retreat. While most of the...

05 Jun -
09 Jun
2017

Enneagram Global Summit 2017 – FREE online event

What if you had a roadmap - a "soul-map" - for understanding who you are and what makes the people around you tick? The Enneagram...

04 Jun -
11 Jun
2017

Wisdom Ingathering 2 at Stonington with Cynthia Bourgeault

Northeast Wisdom invites you to participate in this special family-friendly wisdom event on Cynthia Bourgeault's home island at Stonington, ME. She will be focusing the...

23 May -
28 Jun
2017

Spirituality Beyond Borders – Spring Mid-week Program

Spirituality Beyond Borders invites you to explore key sections of the material from conference and the Center for Action and Contemplation "Trinity" webcast held April 3...

14 May -
19 May
2017

Our Life is Love: A Quaker Wisdom School

Cynthia Bourgeault hosts this first-time Quaker Wisdom School at Pendle Hill, open to Quakers and Wisdom Seekers of all faiths. Teaming up with Marcelle Martin...

07 May -
09 May
2017

Trinity: The Soul of Creation (Spirituality Beyond Borders webcast-in-community replay)

This is a replay of the webcast shown during the webcast-in-community held April 6-8, 2017 at the Bethlehem Centre. The Bethlehem Center, in partnership with...

19 Apr -
22 Apr
2017

Festival of Faiths

Cynthia Bourgeault is part of the 22nd annual Festival of Faiths, an interfaith event of music, poetry, film, art, and dialogue with internationally renowned spiritual...

06 Apr -
09 Apr
2017

Trinity: The Soul of Creation – webcast or in-person

Hosted by CAC, join Cynthia Bourgeault, Richard Rohr, and Wm Paul Young for a special webcast. Taking a three-dimensional view of the mystery, they examine...

03 Apr -
08 Apr
2017

Spirituality Beyond Borders: Education for Transformation

The Bethlehem Center, in partnership with The Contemplative Society, invites you to join them for an immersive, dynamic, and interactive educational opportunity. Combining gathered community,...

26 Mar -
30 Mar
2017

Opening the Eye of the Heart – Wisdom & the Gospel of Thomas with Matthew Wright

The Gospel of Thomas is a newly discovered early Christian text which is rich in teachings, intended to re-orient us inward toward a deeper knowing...

24 Mar -
29 Mar
2017

Centering Prayer and Nondual Awakening

Hosted by the Garrison Institute, this retreat will continue a pattern of annual "deep immersion" in Centering Prayer. During this retreat, Cynthia Bourgeault's teachings will...

23 Mar -
23 Mar
2017

Opening to the Eye of the Heart: Christianity and Unitive Wisdom – An Evening with Matthew Wright

Sponsored by The Contemplative Society, join the Rev. Matthew Wright for an evening in the beautiful Sanctuary at St. George's. We will explore the unitive and...

18 Mar -
18 Mar
2017

Contemplative Outreach Colorado Annual Conference

Cynthia Bourgeault will be the keynote speaker for Contemplative Outreach Colorado's annual conference. Her talks will be based on her new book, The Heart of Centering...

17 Mar -
22 Mar
2017

Opening To the Eye of the Heart – An Exploration of the Gospel of Thomas with Matthew Wright

Inspired by the success of the weekend retreat Matthew Wright led for The Contemplative Society in 2015, he is returning to share his heart-centred wisdom over...

14 Mar -
15 Mar
2017

The Survivor’s Guide to the Galaxy: Teilhardian Wisdom for Troubled Times

Hosted by Aspen Chapel, Cynthia Bourgeault will continue her groundbreaking exploration of the 20th-century scientist and mystic Teilhard de Chardin in a special live webcast with a particular...

27 Feb -
04 Mar
2017

The Enneagram in Motion

Organised by the Friends of Silence, join Russ Hudson and Deborah Rose Longo for a 5-day movements intensive. The intention is to hold space for an...

27 Feb -
12 Apr
2017

E-course – Becoming Truly Human: Gurdjieff’s Obligolnian Strivings

Hosted by Spirituality & Practice, Cynthia Bourgeault invites you to explore with her whether Gurdjieff's "Obligolnian Strivings" might serve as a dynamic and transformative basis...

17 Feb -
22 Feb
2017

Known by the One as One Being Known

The Contemplative Life Foundation and Codrington College present this special even in Barbados with Cynthia Bourgeault. Journey with Cynthia exploring the practice of Centering Prayer,...

25 Jan -
01 Feb
2017

Inner Awakening 2 with Mary-Clare Carder

Join Mary-Clare Carder, a seasoned contemplative, for a course over two sessions exploring spiritual progression and unitive or nondual consciousness. Contemplative practices such as centering prayer,...

07 Jan -
12 Jan
2017

Wisdom School Southwest – Teilhard: Living in an Unfinished Universe with Cynthia Bourgeault and Ilia Delio

Cynthia Bourgeault will begin this retreat on Teilhard de Chardin, with Ilia Delio taking the lead on January 8 and 9. Cynthia will then continue...

05 Jan -
05 Jan
2017

Christian Nonduality – Seriously? A webcast with Cynthia Bourgeault

Join Cynthia Bourgeault for a conversation on the radical contemplative path and a trailer for her forthcoming book, The Heart of Centering Prayer: Nondual Christianity...

05 Jan -
05 Feb
2017

Christian Nonduality – Seriously? On-demand: a webcast with Cynthia Bourgeault

Join Cynthia Bourgeault for a conversation on the radical contemplative path and a trailer for her forthcoming book, The Heart of Centering Prayer: Nondual Christianity...

01 Jan -
31 May
2017

Hold these dates: Cynthia in 2017

Mark your calendars to join Cynthia Bourgeault for retreats and other events in 2017. Wisdom School on Teilhard de Chardin with Cynthia Bourgeault and Ilia...

31 Dec -
31 Dec
2016

New Year’s Eve Taizé and Contemplative Eucharist 2016

Hosted by St. Philip Anglican Church, everyone is invited to this simple candlelit Taizé service on New Year's Eve. "What an extraordinarily beautiful way to...

31 Dec -
31 Dec
2016

The Heart of Centering Prayer: Christian Nonduality in Theory and Practice

Cynthia Bourgeault returns to Aspen Chapel for a one-day workshop based on her soon-to-be released book, The Heart of Centering Prayer: Nondual Christianity in Theory and...

10 Dec -
10 Dec
2016

Emmaus Community’s Advent Quiet Day

The Emmaus Community is a New Monastic community whose recognition of Christ in our midst leads them to walk the Way of Love through prayer,...

06 Dec -
06 Dec
2016

CANCELLED: Center for Action and Contemplation Webcast

This event has been cancelled. Please see the new webcast, scheduled for April 6-9, 2017. Hosted by CAC, join Cynthia Bourgeault, James Finley, and Richard...

03 Dec -
03 Dec
2016

Advent Quiet Day at UVic

Offered by the United Church Campus Ministry in association with The Contemplative Society, join fellow contemplatives and spiritual seekers for a renewing day of quiet...

18 Nov -
19 Nov
2016

Advent for Evolving Mystics with Bruce Sanguin

Earth Literacies, with support from St. Aidan's United Church, invites you to prepare for the season of Advent with Bruce Sanguin. This experiential workshop will use the seasonal...

08 Nov -
08 Nov
2016

The Power of Contemplative Prayer: Christian Nonduality and Attention of the Heart

Organised by the World Community for Christian Meditation, join Cynthia Bourgeault for an evening exploring the power of contemplative prayer and the meaning of Christian...

03 Nov -
05 Nov
2016

Cynthia Bourgeault at Silence in the City

Cynthia Bourgeault will be introducing the theme of her new book, The Heart of Centering Prayer: Nondual Christianity in Theory and Practice, over two events at Silence in the...

31 Oct -
02 Dec
2016

E-course – Teilhard for Our Times

Hosted by Spirituality & Practice, this long-awaited e-course, taught by Cynthia Bourgeault, leads you step-by-step into the heart of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Email messages will...

22 Oct -
23 Oct
2016

The Heart of Centering Prayer: Christian Nonduality in Theory and Practice (Breeze of Simplicity lecture series at Naropa)

This year, Naropa Univerisity's Breeze of Simplicity lecture series features Cynthia Bourgeault. While Naropa students may take the event for credit, the public is warmly welcomed...

16 Oct -
16 Oct
2016

TCS Annual General Meeting 2016

The Contemplative Society invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting, a great opportunity to connect with your fellow contemplatives. Everyone is welcome, but only members...

16 Oct -
16 Oct
2016

Learn to Meditate: The Practice of Centering Meditation

Centering Meditation is a form of prayer in the Christian contemplative tradition that trains the heart, mind, and soul to open to Sacred Presence. Through...

16 Oct -
21 Oct
2016

Teilhard de Chardin: Living in an Unfinished Universe

Cynthia Bourgeault will be leading this retreat on Teilhard de Chardin at Glastonbury Abbey. Her teachings will be on the spiritual lessons we can learn from Pierre...

15 Oct -
15 Oct
2016

A Day of Reflection: Teaching at Contemplative Outreach Boston

Contemplative Outreach Boston hosts Cynthia Bourgeault for a day of reflection, opening new ground with The Cloud of Unknowing by proposing that what its anonymous author is...

12 Oct -
26 Oct
2016

Rethinking Religion: A Conversation on Returning to Faith

Local Contemplative Society teacher, Christopher Page, takes participants through a discussion over three evenings, exploring the journey back to faith. He and the group...

24 Sep -
24 Sep
2016

Teilhard for Our Times: Consciousness, Evolution, and Our Planetary Fate – Public Talk with Cynthia Bourgeault

This talk will embrace new evolutionary ground as we explore the mystical and visionary thinking of Teilhard de Chardin and his contribution to ecology. His...

19 Sep -
24 Sep
2016

The Mystical and Visionary Thinking of Teilhard de Chardin – Wisdom School with Cynthia Bourgeault

This Wisdom School with Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault is made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness,...

29 Jun -
29 Jun
2016

Introduction to Centering Prayer

Centering Prayer is a form of meditative prayer, rooted in the ancient Christian tradition of silence as a spiritual practice. Join Christopher and Heather Page for this...

07 Jun -
10 Jun
2016

Enneagram Global Summit 2016 – FREE online event

What if you had a roadmap - a "soul-map" - for understanding who you are and what makes the people around you tick? The Enneagram...

05 Jun -
12 Jun
2016

Wisdom Ingathering at Stonington with Cynthia Bourgeault

This event is now fully, but they are maintaining a waitlist. Please visit Northeast Wisdom's event page for more information.Northeast Wisdom invites you to participate in...

15 May -
20 May
2016

Teilhard for Our Times: A Wisdom School with Cynthia Bourgeault

Wisdom Forge invites you to this Special Topics Wisdom School that will focus on the works of Teilhard de Chardin. Join with Cynthia and a...

13 May -
14 May
2016

POSTPONED: The Mystic Future of Christianity with Bruce Sanguin

This event has been postponed until Fall 2016. For more information, please contact the organiser below.Earth Literacies and St. Aidan's United Church invite Bruce Sanguin,...

07 May -
07 May
2016

Prayer Workshop

Sponsored by The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer, join experienced contemplative teachers and learn some of the basic practices of the Christian contemplative Journey.Centering Prayer led...

01 May -
06 May
2016

Wisdom School on Teilhard de Chardin with Cynthia Bourgeault in Valle Crucis

Wisdom Schools Southeast brings you your chance to join Cynthia Bourgeault as she explores the teachings of Teilhard de Chardin in the setting of a...

22 Apr -
22 Apr
2016

Inside Sacred Texts with Cynthia Bourgeault, Willis Barnstone, and Ken McLeod

What makes a text sacred? Have there been gender biases in the translations of sacred texts? Why are the newly-discovered gospels of Thomas, Philip, Judas, and Mary...

18 Apr -
23 Apr
2016

Sacred Dance for Wisdom Seekers with Cynthia Bourgeault and Deborah Rose Longo

This intensive exploration of the Gurdjieff Movements, hosted by Friends of Silence, is led by the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault with Deborah Rose Longo.Serious Wisdom...

07 Apr -
10 Apr
2016

Converging on Omega: The Mysticism of Teilhard de Chardin

Led by the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault with Rev. Matthew Wright, this retreat is hosted by Holy Cross Monastery.Ending on the 61st anniversary of Teilhard's...

20 Mar -
20 Mar
2016

Palm Sunday Taizé

Hosted by St. Philip Anglican Church, all are welcome to join for this special service for Palm Sunday with meditation, contemplative reading of scripture, prayers,...

08 Mar -
05 Apr
2016

The Mysticism of Teilhard de Chardin with Margaret Walters

This series is a continuation of Margaret Walter's earlier Introduction to Teilhard de Chardin series, held over four Tuesdays: March 8, 15, 22, and April 5Cynthia Bourgeault...

27 Feb -
05 Mar
2016

Inner Awakening with Mary-Clare Carder

Join Mary-Clare Carder, a seasoned contemplative, for a course over two sessions exploring the contemplative path, inner life, and the heart through silence, centering prayer,...

26 Feb -
27 Feb
2016

Principles of Spiritual Leadership with Susan Konis

Contemplative Outreach of Greater Vancouver invites you to this workshop led by Susan Komis.Those who engage in a regular practice of Centering Prayer are leaders...

12 Feb -
17 Feb
2016

Teilhard for our Times: Wisdom School Part III – with Cynthia Bourgeault

This Wisdom School will serve as an introduction to the mystical and visionary thinking of Teilhard de Chardin and its critical importance to shaping a renewed Christian identity for the 21st century. The goal is to transform our entire being, raise human consciousness, and contribute to a shift in society. Each retreat day will include contemplation, prayer, teachings, and mindful work. An established meditation practice is expected.

04 Feb -
09 Feb
2016

Introductory Wisdom School in New Zealand with Cynthia Bourgeault

This Wisdom School is encouraging people register for the waiting list. Please contact bev.s-c@outlook.com or 027-431-6205 (011-64-027-431-6205 if calling from North America).Join Cynthia Bourgeault for a Wisdom...

28 Jan -
30 Jan
2016

Teilhard de Chardin retreat in New Zealand with Cynthia Bourgeault

This retreat is encouraging people register for the waiting list. Please contact bev.s-c@outlook.com or 027-431-6205 (011-64-027-431-6205 if calling from North America).Teilhard de Chardin was described by Cynthia Bourgeault...

18 Jan -
21 Mar
2016

Adyashanti Recorded Talks from November/December 2015 (part3)

As the series continues and evolves, so does the format. More of Adyashanti's teachings and more silence in community will be emphasised with no formal...

31 Dec -
31 Dec
2015

New Year’s Eve Taizé and Contemplative Eucharist

Hosted by St. Philip Anglican Church, everyone is invited to this simple candlelit Taizé service on New Year's Eve. "What an extraordinarily beautiful way to...

17 Dec -
18 Dec
2015

The Divine Milieu – Two Mornings with Cynthia Bourgeault

Join Cynthia as she continues her "Year of Teilhard" for another workshop on his understandings of spirituality, hosted by Aspen Chapel.She will be exploring Teilhard...

06 Dec -
11 Dec
2015

Contemplative Retreat with Cynthia Bourgeault

This retreat, featuring the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, celebrates the Advent season with silence, group meditation, participation in the monastic liturgy of Glastonbury Abbey. Thomas...

28 Nov -
28 Nov
2015

Advent Quiet Day

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28 Nov -
25 Dec
2015

E-retreat – A Simple Immediacy: Desert Wisdom for Advent with Cynthia Bourgeault

This e-retreat, hosted by Spirituality and Wisdom, is guided by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault. In this season of preparation towards the celebration of the birth of Jesus...

20 Nov -
22 Nov
2015

The Wisdom Path: Contemplative Practice and Evolving Consciousness with retreat leader Matthew Wright

Please note that the event is now full, but we are taking a waitlist.A larger public event will be held on November 19 at the...

19 Nov -
19 Nov
2015

The Wisdom: An Evening with Matthew Wright

The Rev. Matthew Wright, M.Div is an Episcopal priest, writer, and retreat leader working to renew the Christian Wisdom tradition within a wider inter-spiritual framework. He...

15 Nov -
20 Nov
2015

Introductory Wisdom School – with Cynthia Bourgeault

This event will include advanced student apprentices and assistants, and 200 students.A full event description can be found at the Center for Spiritual Resources' website.If...

03 Nov -
24 Nov
2015

Introduction to Teilhard de Chardin with Margaret Walters

This series is a repeat of the one held earlier this year in AprilCynthia Bourgeault is proposing that 2015 be the year of Teilhard and...

01 Nov -
01 Nov
2015

Seeing with the Eyes of the Heart: Living the Wisdom of the Jesus Story – with Cynthia Bourgeault and Adyashanti

The afternoon event will feature a dialogue with Adyashanti and Cynthia Bourgeault hosted by Sounds True founder Tami Simon and will include two guided heart-opening...

31 Oct -
31 Oct
2015

Introduction to Teilhard de Chardin (one-day event) with Margaret Walters

Cynthia Bourgeault is proposing that 2015 be the year of Teilhard and is encouraging everyone to explore his ideas that resonate so powerfully at this...

08 Oct -
12 Oct
2015

Campfire Talks with Jim Finley – Transforming Trauma: Exploring the Depth Dimensions of Healing

This retreat explores a spiritual contemplative approach to healing focusing specifically on the ways in which spirituality can be a resource in healing suffering, trauma,...

06 Oct -
11 Oct
2015

“Cloud of Unknowing” Retreat – with Cynthia Bourgeault

In this retreat, Cynthia will open new ground with the Cloud by proposing that what its anonymous author is actually describing by the word “contemplation”...

28 Sep -
09 Nov
2015

Adyashanti Retreat Talks from Lake Tahoe in May 2015 (part 2)

Following the success of the first retreat talk series at St. Philip, “Jesus: Unifying Human and Divine”, we will share this second series of recorded...

15 Sep -
15 Oct
2015

E-course – The Way of Wisdom Jesus: An Online Course on Going Beyond the Mind to the Heart of His Teaching

This e-course, hosted by Shambhala Publications, is taught by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault. Topics include, but are not limited to:Non-dualism as it relates to the...

08 Sep -
10 Sep
2015

Retreat with Pip Nichols: Perfectly Flawed – Welcome to Incarnation

The Wisdom Centre is so pleased to be able to offer a short three day retreat with contemplative Pip Nichols. Pip Nichols is a contemplative...

31 Aug -
07 Sep
2015

Living School Symposium

This event is open only to current registered students of Living School. Information on Living School is available HERE. Please direct any questions to livschooladmissions@cac.org.

27 Jul -
31 Jul
2015

Rebirthing of God: A Retreat in Banff – with John Philip Newell

For many years, now the Celtic poet, peacemaker and scholar, John Philip Newell, has been teaching the sacredness of being, the of-Godness that is at...

01 Jul -
01 Jul
2015

Harnessing the Power of Love – Unveiling the New Breed of Trinity – with Cynthia Bourgeault

Refreshments provided. Suggested donation £20. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE: Register HERE.

30 Jun -
30 Jun
2015

Contemplatives and Mystics as Prophets and Visionaries – with Cynthia Bourgeault

Event poster available HERE Time:7-9pm Refreshments from 6.30pm Suggested donation £10. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE: Register HERE.

23 Jun -
28 Jun
2015

The Divine Exchange Wisdom School at Holy Isle Scotland – with Cynthia Bourgeault

Please note: this event is now FULL with a long wait list.Contact Jill Benet: jillbenet@hotmail.comMore information is available HERE.

05 Jun -
07 Jun
2015

“Letting Go”, with Cynthia Bourgeault & Paulette Meier

A weekend devoted to the “core, sacred gesture” of self-emptying or kenosis through the practices of centering prayer and sacred chant in the Quaker tradition....

17 May -
22 May
2015

Advanced Wisdom School

The ten days between Ascension and Pentecost comprise one of the most extraordinary ‘thin places’ in the entire Christian year. On one side of the...

11 May -
05 Jun
2015

Cynthia Bourgeault’s Four Voices Method of Discernment

The Four Voices welcomes the specific wisdom of each part of our being—even when they’re diametrically opposed, in a way that brings them into harmonious...

04 May -
07 May
2015

Desert Mothers and Fathers Retreat

The Desert Mothers and Fathers were Christian hermits, ascetics, monks and nuns who lived mainly in the deserts of Egypt, Palestine and Syria beginning around...

01 May -
30 May
2015

Cynthia Bourgeault participates on WAKING UP – online series available for free for 30 days

In Waking Up, Sounds True publisher and founder Tami Simon speaks with over 30 of today’s leading authors and teachers who will share their personal...

30 Apr -
01 May
2015

Following the Mystics Through the Narrow Gate, with James Finley

Location: The Cathedral Church of St. Michael’s & All Angels, 608 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC Canada Dates: Thursday, April 30 – 6:30 pm – 9:00...

24 Apr -
27 Apr
2015

Silence, Centering Prayer and Attention of the Heart: A Teaching Retreat with Cynthia Bourgeault

Information and registration is available HERE. Inquiries can be directed to Caroline Pearce: chpearce@adam.com.au, or phone (08) 8344 4357

20 Apr -
11 May
2015

Audio Series and Conversation: Adyashanti Retreat Talks: Jesus: Unifying Human & Divine

Location: St. Philip Anglican Church, 2928 Eastdowne Road at Neil in north Oak Bay Time: 7:oo – 8:30pm A contemplative event based on Adyashanti’s retreat talks...

13 Apr -
18 Apr
2015

Spring Peer-Led Meditation Intensive Retreat

Location: Cowichan Lake Research Station Conference Centre, 7060 Forestry Road, Mesachie Lake, Vancouver Island, Canada Dates: April 13-18, 2015 – Monday afternoon to Saturday noon Event...

08 Apr -
29 Apr
2015

Introduction to Teilhard de Chardin

Cynthia Bourgeault is proposing that 2015 be the year of Teilhard and is encouraging everyone to explore his ideas that resonate so powerfully at this...

05 Apr -
12 Apr
2015

Advanced Wisdom School Southeast – Part Two of Two-part Program

This School is open only to those who have completed both segments of the Wisdom School at Valle Crucis, or both parts of the introductory...

15 Mar -
20 Mar
2015

Introductory Wisdom School

This event will include advanced student apprentices and assistants, and 200 students. More details and registration is available HERE.

08 Mar -
13 Mar
2015

Special Topic Wisdom School: The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three

Building on groundwork already laid down in the Introductory Wisdom School, this special topic Wisdom School will focus on Cynthia Bourgeault’s ground-breaking book, The Holy...