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John Main: Biography

Stefan Reynolds

The continuity and adaptability of the mystical tradition can be seen in the case of John Main. Drawing on the teaching on prayer of the early desert fathers he took monastic spirituality beyond its traditional boundaries. He showed that ‘pure prayer’ beyond thought and image was a universal calling, the birthright of all Christians and a normal flowering of baptismal grace.......

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‘The School’ and the vital role of the Christian meditation group

Paul Harris and Kim Nataraja

‘The School’ has always acknowledged the very vital role of the weekly Christian Meditation group meeting that is actually the primary delivery system for the ‘Essential Teaching’. The whole purpose of 'The School' is, in fact, to support the group leaders in this essential work, along with meditators who want to deepen their own journey in our tradition.

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Conferences IX & X - On prayer
John Cassian


The aim of prayer is to be continuous. The Way is purity of heart:
"The end of every monk and the perfection of his heart incline him to constant and uninterrupted perseverance in prayer......

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Word into Silence
John Main


The idea underlying the discipline of meditation in John Main's view is the Christian vision of life...

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These articles are also available as a single PDF document. Click here to download.

 

Spanish School Website

For Spanish speakers, there is a Spanish version of the School for Teachers website.

Te damos la bienvenida a la página web de la Escuela para Coordinadores de la Comunidad Mundial para la Meditación Cristiana.

Esta página web tiene como objetivo entrenar a coordinadores para que aprendan a dirigir grupos de Meditación Cristiana y tendremos mucho gusto de darte todos los recursos para que puedas trasmitir esta antigua enseñanza de la tradición Cristiana a otros.

To read more, please click here.

If you would like to subscribe to a newsletter giving the Letters from the International School translated into Spanish, please visit the Spanish School website or click here.

Password Protected Resources

Here you will find resources which will help you share the gift of meditation with others. This area is password protected, as it is specifically meant for groupleaders and those who will give talks to newcomers.

Do contact Kim Nataraja if you would like to be given the password.

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to access the protected area.

Dancing With Your Shadow

By Kim Nataraja
NOW AVAILABLE at Medio Media.

An insightful and revealing book about
meditation and accepting in joy and
fearless love all the aspects of the Self
and integrating them into a harmonious,
cooperative whole – thus becoming part of the Dance of the Universe..

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The Blissful Brain

By Shanida Nataraja

NOW AVAILABLE: Gaia Books Ltd at £7.99 (ISBN-13: 978-1856752916)

In her new book, Dr Shanida Nataraja explores the extraordinary research that shows practices such as meditation, tai chi and yoga are not only helpful in reducing stress; they may actually be crucial for good health and optimal brain functioning.

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Useful Web Resources

Here you will find a collection of useful websites, including the web pages of the World Community, MedioMedia, Friends in Meditation, Meditation with Children and Christian Meditation Group.

Click here to view these links.

The Roots of Christian Mysticism

"The key to a Christian conception of studies is the realization that prayer consists of attention." Simone Weil

"The 'Roots of Christian Mysticism has started its third run this September at the London Christan Meditation Centre at St Mark's Myddelton Square. To read a provisional talk schedule for the year, please click here. For a recommended reading list for the course, please click here.

Click here for an index of the first half-term of the course.

Click here for an index of the second half-term of the course.

Click here for an index of the third half-term of the course.

Click here for an index of the fourth half-term of the course.

Summary of Stefan Reynold's "John Main" talk, The London Christian Meditation Centre, St Mark's, Clerkenwell, 02 May 2006.

Summary of Liz Watson's "Etty Hillesum" talk, The London Christian Meditation Centre, St Mark's, Clerkenwell, 16 May 2006.

Summary of Muriel Maufroy's "Rumi and Sufism" talk, The London Christian Meditation Centre, St Mark's, Clerkenwell, 23 May 2006.

Summary of Rebecca Brewin''s "Simone Weil" talk, The London Christian Meditation Centre, St Mark's, Clerkenwell, 06 June 2006.

Summary of Reverend Graeme Watson's "Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection" talk, The London Christian Meditation Centre, St Mark's, Clerkenwell, 02 May 2006.

Summary of Andrew Louth's "The Jesus Prayer" talk, The London Christian Meditation Centre, St Mark's, Clerkenwell, 20 June 2006.

 

Letters from the International School

Welcome to this series of 'Letters from the International School'. The aim of these letters - as it is of the 'School' of the World Community for Christian Meditation in general - is to support and nurture all meditators, but especially those of you who feel called to share the precious gift of meditation with others. These letters will cover therefore the essential teaching of our Community. To read more, please click here.

Index of letters - year 1

Index of letters 1-10
Index of letters 11-20
Index of letters 21-30
Index of letters 31-40
Index of letters 41-50

Letter 51: Meditation groups: communities of faith
Letter 52: What are the characteristics of a Christian Meditation group?
Letter 53: The Christian Meditation group leader

Index of letters - year 2

Letter 1: Conversion
Letter 2: Change
Letter 3: Perserverance
Letter 4: Achievement or Grace?
Letter 5: Work and Pray
Letter 6: Obedience
Letter 7: Gift of Tears
Letter 8: Metanoia
Letter 9: Apatheia and Agape
Letter 10: Communion or Union
Letter 11: Purifying the Emotions
Letter 12: Set Your Mind on God's Kingdom
Letter 13: Roots of Christian Mysticism
Letter 14: Eastern and Western Christianity
Letter 15: Different types of prayer
Letter 16: What is mysticism?
Letter 17: Humility
Letter 18: Anger
Letter 19: On judgement
Letter 20: The power of language
Letter 21: No thoughts, no images
Letter 22: On prayer
Letter 23: Compassion
Letter 24: Love of neighbour
Letter 25: Relaxing the body
Letter 26: Doing and being
Letter 27: Effects of meditation on health
Letter 28: Role of attention
Letter 29: Hard-wired for higher states of consciousness
Letter 30: The Christ within
Letter 31: Letting go of ego
Letter 32: What is time?
Letter 33: Letting Go of Ego
Letter 34: Reading the Gospels
Letter 35: The Human Vocation
Letter 36: Contemplating Nature and Silent Prayer
Letter 37: What are our Demons?
Letter 38: Meditation as a Road to Self-knowledge
Letter 39: Importance of Emotions
Letter 40: Evil Thoughts
Letter 41: Resistance by the Ego
Letter 42: Resistance Through Unmet Needs
Letter 43: Resistance Through Religious Conditioning
Letter 44: Images as Blocks on the Spiritual Path
Letter 45: Psychology and Spirituality
Letter 46: The Gospel of Thomas
Letter 47: Effort versus Grace
Letter 48: From Ignorance to Knowledge

 

Lectio Divina

In this exciting feature, every week a new passage will be posted that can be used for 'Lectio Divina'.

Please click here to read an introduction to the practice of Lectio Divina.

Instructions for the use of these passages in a group setting are also available.

For a list of the Lectio Divina from previous years, please click on the relevant link below:

2006

2008

2009

Lectio Divina 2010

Second Week in Ordinary Time - Cycle C: A READING FROM THE GOSPEL OF JESUS ACCORDING TO JOHN

Third Week in January - Cycle C
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL OF JESUS ACCORDING TO LUKE

Fourth Week in January - Cycle C
A READING FROM THE LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS

Fifth Week in January - Cycle C
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL OF JESUS ACCORDING TO LUKE

Sixth Week in Ordinary Time - Cycle C: A READING FROM THE GOSPEL OF JESUS ACCORDING TO LUKE

Beginning of Lent - Cycle C
A READING FROM PSALM 51

Second Week in Lent- Cycle C
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK

Third Week in Lent- Cycle C
A READING FROM PSALM 103

Fourth Week in Lent- Cycle C
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE

Fifth Week in Lent- Cycle C
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN

From Palm Sunday Liturgy- Cycle C
A READING FROM PAUL’S LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS

For Second Week of Easter- Cycle C
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN

For Fourth Week of Easter- Cycle C
A READING FROM THE PSALM 145

For Fifth Week of Easter- Cycle C
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN

For Sixth Week of Easter- Cycle C
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE

For 11th Week of Ordinary Time - Cycle C
A READING FROM PSALM 139

For the Body and Blood of Christ- Cycle C
A READING FROM THE LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS

For 12th Week In Ordinary Time- Cycle C
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE

For 14th Week In Ordinary Time- Cycle C
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE

For 15th Week in Ordinary Time- Cycle C
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE

For 16th Week in Ordinary Time- Cycle C
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE

For 17th Week in Ordinary Time- Cycle C
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE

For 19th Week in Ordinary Time- Cycle C
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE

For 21st Week in Ordinary Time- Cycle C
A READING FROM PSALM 68

For 23rd Week in Ordinary Time- Cycle C
A READING FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE

 

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