In a present marked by planetary crisis, a radical rethinking of aesthetics is necessary. This inspirational collection proposes a new way of thinking about aesthetics as fundamental to cultivating more liveable futures.Drawing on the philosophies of Alfred North Whitehead and Félix Guattari, the book develops aesthetics as central to all more-than-human forms of experience, including knowledge practices. Each contribution invites readers on an adventure to explore how this broader...

In this major new work, Father Thomas Keating reflects on the wisdom and legacy of the Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve-Step Method and its connections to, and similarities with, the Christian mystical traditions of centering prayer and Lectio Divina. In conversation with a long-time member of AA meetings, Father Thomas talks insightfully about surrendering to ones Higher Power and the journey that must be undertaken for the healing of the soul to begin.

Beloved Trappist monk Thomas Keating is best known as one of the primary founders of the Centering Prayer movement, which made the contemplative dimension of Christianity accessible through a simple method of silent, still meditation. He is also known as the convener of the Snowmass Interreligious Conference, which helped spawn the global Inter-spiritual movement. Keating's open invitation to people of all walks to embark on a spiritual journey, coupled with his emphasis on the oneness of ...

The Gift of Life: Death & Dying, Life & Living offers a grounded, hopeful vision that challenges the reflex to treat death as tragedy, punishment, or spiritual failure. Instead, it presents dying as part of the human journey, a passage that can open into truth, mercy, and renewal. In 2010, filmed over four days, Fr. Thomas Keating entered an intimate conversation with his longtime friend and colleague Fr. Carl Arico, a founding member of Contemplative Outreach. Together they explo...

Master modern civics and beat political burnout with a calm, unbiased look at how US government power truly operates. Perfect for your morning commute, this grounded exploration cuts through the partisan noise to reveal the actual machinery driving elections, media cycles, and federal courts.Instead of listening to angry talking points, equip yourself with a candid understanding of the hidden forces shaping your daily life. Whether you are navigating frustrating news headlines or s...

Father Thomas Keating explores the tragedy of September 11 from the perspective of Christ-consciousness and its continuing emergence in the world. Even as he describes the attacks of that day as the culmination of all of the last centurys growing violence and disregard for innocent life, Father Keating shows us how to recognize the resultant suffering as an expression of the agony of Christ on the cross that is extended to all humanity.

***Heartfulness: Transformation in Christ***condenses the accumulated wisdom of Fr. Thomas Keating's many years of teaching and practice into nine essential areas for study, reflection, and spiritual growth for our time.The interviewer, Betty Sue Flowers, draws out of Fr. Thomas the importance of silence and contemplative practice as a means of opening the mind and heart and one's whole being to God, or the Ultimate Reality.Captured over a two-day period and in nine hours o...

Transform your personal productivity and master autonomous AI before the next tech revolution leaves you behind. Perfect for an engaged commute, this pragmatic guide demystifies how software actually sets goals and acts on your behalf. Turn your daily drive into a focused masterclass on the tools rapidly reshaping modern business and software engineering.Feed your curious mind while diving deeply into the mechanics of multi-agent systems without getting bogged down in dense math or...

The transcendent experience that many Christians seek in Eastern religions is abundantly available to those who make use of the suggestions in this introduction to contemplative Christianity. The Christian heritage contains a rich contemplative wisdom, literature, and practice, and this volume is written for those who would like to find enrichment in spiritual practices grounded in non-Christian religions while retaining basic Christian commitments. Traditional Christian subjects such as s...

Thomas Keating, author of Open Mind, Open Heart and father of the centering prayer movement, reflects on his life and Christian practice.In these conversations with film maker and writer Lucette Verboven, Thomas Keating OCSO – bestselling author, Trappist monk and founder of the Centering Prayer movement – looks back on his long life and spiritual development.Following on from his previous books Invitation to Love, Open Mind, Open Heart an...

A new edition of the classic that helped launch the Centering Prayer movement.Centering Prayer is a precious part of the ancient spiritual traditions of the West. When Finding Grace at the Center was first published in 1978, people all over the world welcomed this practical guide to a simple and beautiful form of meditative prayer. Reflections and advice on Centering Prayer’s possibilities—and its pitfalls—are presented with clarity and simplicity, with a ...

Father Keating's enlightening commentary on the contemplative meaning of the gospel, particularly the story of the siblings from Bethany, Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, fits into the great monastic tradition of Christian teaching.The talks on which this book was based were given at the John Main Seminar in 1998, the annual international event of the World Community for Christian Meditation. Previous presenters have included the Dalai Lama, Jean Vanier, Bede Griffiths, ...