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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.

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.

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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

 




 

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, as is the list of Lectio Divina for 2006.

Click here to read the passages for:

Lectio 62 - a reading from the letter from Paul to the Phillipians
Lectio 63 - a reading from the book of Isaiah
Lectio 64 - a reading from psalm 25
Lectio 65 - a reading from the letter from Paul to the Phillipians
Lectio 66 - a reading from psalm 23
Lectio 67 - a reading from psalm 96
Lectio 68 - a reading from the gospel according to Matthew
Lectio 69 - a reading from the gospel according to Matthew
Lectio 70 - a reading from psalm 63
Lectio 71 - a reading from psalm 23
Lectio 72 - a reading from the book of Ezekiel
Lectio 73 - a reading from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians
Lectio 74 - a reading from the second letter of Peter
Lectio 75 - a reading from book of Isaiah
Lectio 76 - a reading from gospel according to Luke
Lectio 77 - a reading from the gospel according to John
Lectio 78 - a reading from the prophet Isaiah
Lectio 79 - a reading from the gospel according to John
Lectio 80 - a reading from the gospel according to Mark
Lectio 81 - a reading from psalm 75
Lectio 82 - a reading from the gospel according to Mark
Lectio 83 - a reading from the gospel according to Mark
Lectio 84 - a reading from the gospel according to Mark
Lectio 85 - a reading from psalm 51
Lectio 86 - a reading from the gospel according to Mark
Lectio 87 - a reading from the gospel according to John
Lectio 88 - a reading from psalm 137
Lectio 89 - a reading from psalm 51
Lectio 90 - a reading from the gospel according to Luke
Lectio 91 - a reading from the gospel according to John
Lectio 92 - a reading from the gospel according to John
Lectio 93 - a reading from the gospel according to John
Lectio 94 - a reading from Acts of the Apostles
Lectio 95 - a reading from psalm 33
Lectio 96 - a reading from the gospel according to John
Lectio 97 - a reading from the gospel according to Mark
Lectio 98 - a reading from the gospel according to Mark
Lectio 99 - a reading from psalm 30
Lectio 100 - a reading from the gospel according to Mark

For a full list of past lectio divina, please click here.

Please watch this space for further passages.

 

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