Contemplative Light

Living Sacraments: The Christian Mystics & The Inner Journey To God

Posted by Contemplative Light | Apr 14, 2020 | Contemplative Christianity, Courses |

Drawing on the best available writing on the topic of Christian Mysticism both ancient and modern, we’re happy to share a special course on the Christian Mystics Sacred Lives: An Introduction To The Christian Mystics. This course helps contemplatives, healers, clergy, and spiritual directors get a handle on the daunting subject of Christian Mysticism to draw on this timeless wisdom for their own spiritual journey AND to provide care to those they serve.

The Mythic Tale Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, With Popular Writer Kamla Kapur

Posted by Contemplative Light | Apr 12, 2020 | Podcast, Psychology & Personal Growth |

Kamla K. Kapur is the author of Ganesha Goes to Lunch, Rumi: Tales Of The Spirit, and The Singing Guru. She has also published two books of poetry, As a Fountain in a Garden and Radha Sings: Erotic Love Poems, numerous short stories, and a series of award-winning plays.

Meditation Quarantine In Thailand, With Chris Luard

Posted by Contemplative Light | Apr 9, 2020 | Contemplative Christianity, Podcast |

Chris Luard talks to us from Thailand, where he works as a meditation teacher at a retreat center. He gives us a picture of how Asia has responded to the Covid-19 pandemic and relays some of the fortunate circumstances he has encountered. We discuss metaphysical philosophies of spirituality and mysticism, as well as practical meditation strategies.

Interview with Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox: Coronavirus As A Spiritual Initiation

Posted by Contemplative Light | Mar 30, 2020 | Podcast, Religion & Philosophy |

In the first chapter of his latest book, The Tao of Thomas Aquinas, Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox champions democratizing mysticism and democratizing prophesy. And what better to democratize us than a global pandemic? In this episode of the Contemplative Light Podcast, Dr. Fox talks about understanding the coronavirus as a collective spiritual initiation, albeit a baptism in fire.

Kriya Yoga Techniques, Astral Realms, and Mystic Christianity, with Chris Sartain

Posted by Contemplative Light | Mar 16, 2020 | Contemplative Christianity, Podcast |

Episode 56 of the Contemplative Light Podcast is our most esoteric episode yet, with guest Chris Sartain. Chris Sartain is an ordained teacher in the Kriya Yoga tradition. Christopher currently lives in southern Chile where he owns and operates a meditation retreat center. He is also spiritual director of Vinyasa Yoga Chile, which offers yoga teacher trainings and certification programs.

Interview with Meditation Teacher Keith Kristich

Posted by Contemplative Light | Mar 15, 2020 | Meditation & Mindfulness, Podcast |

Welcome to episode 55 of the Contemplative Light podcast. In this episode, Keith Kristich and Clint Sabom discuss self-inquiry, inner awareness, absolute truth, why every concept of God is a gift, and bringing contemplative practice into the world we live in.

Marc Thomas Shaw Wins Book Contest: A Behind-The-Scenes Look

Posted by Contemplative Light | Mar 14, 2020 | Podcast, Psychology & Personal Growth |

Contemplative Light Co-Founder Marc Thomas Shaw won the Bronze Medal of The Illumination Book Awards. In this episode of the Contemplative Light podcast, Clint talks to him about his process of writing, publishing, and marketing. Marc opens up about personal struggles and triumphs.

The Divine Transformation: Essentials of Contemplative Spirituality And Practice

Posted by Contemplative Light | Feb 15, 2020 | Contemplative Christianity, Courses |

Welcome to a comprehensive introductory through intermediate level course on both practice and perspectives of these timeless teachings from the Christian Mystical and Contemplative traditions! Whether you are a long-time practitioner looking to solidify your understanding and framework for practice or a beginner interested in immersing yourself in this teaching, this course can serve as a rich resource.

A Radical Transformation: Dante, The Wound & The Contemplative Journey

Posted by Contemplative Light | Dec 11, 2019 | Contemplative Christianity, Courses |

In this mini course based on the acclaimed book Dante’s Road: The Journey Home For The Modern Soul, we engage with the timeless wisdom of one of the greatest poems of all time, The Divine Comedy from 14th century Italian poet Dante Alighieri, read as a map of the soul’s journey home to God, and as an access point to the perennial tradition of world contemplatives.