John Main

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Pub. Date: 2002-03-01
Publisher(s): Orbis Books
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Summary

John Main (1926-1982), an English Benedictine monk, pioneered the practice of Christian meditation. His genius was to recover a way into the contemplative experience for ordinary people within the Christian tradition. Hailed by Bede Griffiths as the "most important spiritual guide in the church today, " Main's work inspired the foundation of the World Community for Christian Meditation and a network of hundreds of meditation groups around the world.

John Main introduces the practice of Christian meditation for modern people who wish to deepen their spiritual lives.

Author Biography

John Main (1926-1982), an English Benedictine monk, pioneered the practice of Christian meditation. His genius was to recover a way into the contemplative experience for ordinary people within the Christian tradition. Through books and retreats he promoted the practice of meditation as a way for modern people to develop a deeper spirituallife. Hailed by Bede Griffiths as the "most important spiritual guide in the church today," his work inspired the foundation of the World Community for Christian Meditation and a network of hundreds of meditation groups around the world Laurence Freeman, OSB is the founder and spiritual guide of the World Community for Christian Meditation

Table of Contents

Sources 7(2)
Chronology 9(2)
Introduction 11(42)
Prologue
53(6)
Holy Mystery
59(26)
God
62(4)
Jesus
66(17)
Spirit
83(2)
Being With God
85(30)
Prayer
86(8)
Meditation
94(21)
Letting Go
115(29)
Finding Our True Self
116(12)
Stages of the Journey
128(16)
Embracing the World
144(30)
Living Tradition
146(10)
The Church
156(18)
One Hundred Sayings on Prayer, God, And Love
174(12)
Conclusion
186(1)
Bibliography 187

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