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Title	Speaker	Date
Ancient Roots of Spiritual Humility Serial: NC-00686 Monastic Spirituality Set 5 of 12 The talk examines the contrast between ancient and modern perceptions of spirituality, discussing how primitive humans might have had a more transparent experience with subconscious realities and spiritual truths compared to... *Monastic Practice, Ego, Daily Life, Intention, Fasting*	Bruno Barnhart	Jan 13 1982
Embracing Humility: A Path to Transformation Serial: NC-00687 Monastic Spirituality Set 5 of 12 The talk delves into monastic teachings, focusing on the writings of Dorotheus of Gaza, particularly his discourses on renunciation and humility. The exploration of humility, a central tenet in monastic spirituality, is linked to... *Anger, Obstacles, Enemies*	Bruno Barnhart	Jan 07 1982
Christian Doctrine of New Creation and Contemporary Science Serial: NC-00591 Fr Bede is a guest speaker at a conference. Begins with chanting. The talk primarily explores the integration of Christian mysticism and Eastern spirituality, focusing on the concept of "new creation" as articulated by St. Paul and its parallels with contemporary scientific discoveries,... OSB Cam, Breath, Buddha, causation, Chanting, Separation	Bede Griffiths	1982
Renouncing to Affirm Spiritual Life Serial: NC-00688 Monastic Spirituality Set 5 of 12 The talk explores the theme of renunciation in monastic spirituality, particularly through the lens of early Christian texts and teachings, highlighting the paradox of renouncing the world while affirming life through denial. It... *Renunciation, Attachment, training, Hate, Patience*	Bruno Barnhart	Nov 05 1981
Solitude's Role in Monastic Harmony Serial: NC-00689 Monastic Spirituality Set 5 of 12 The talk focuses on the integral connection between solitude and monastic community life, particularly through the teachings of Dorotheus, and examines the role of silence and detachment as pivotal to spiritual growth. The... *Renunciation, Letting Go, Emptiness, Hate, Greed*	Bruno Barnhart	Oct 29 1981
Charismatic Leadership in Monastic Letters Serial: NC-00690 Monastic Spirituality Set 5 of 12 This talk delves into the monastic spiritual tradition, with a focus on Dorotheus, Barcinofius, and John. It discusses the significance of preserving letters from Barcinofius and John, which serve as a rare collection of ancient... *Instruction, Transmission, Letting Go, Demons, Koan*	Bruno Barnhart	Oct 21 1981
Journey to the Monastic Center Serial: NC-00694 Monastic Spirituality Set 4 of 12 The talk discusses the theological basis of the monastic life, focusing on the pursuit of truth and how it translates into reality. Emphasizing the transformation of human consciousness, the discussion interlaces Jungian and... *Vow, Ego, Balance, Observe, Concentration*	Bruno Barnhart	Jul 24 1981
Wholeness in Monastic Spirituality Serial: NC-00693 Monastic Spirituality Set 4 of 12 The talk delves into the intricacies of monastic spirituality, focusing on the concept of wholism—the interconnection of body, mind, and spirit—and its culmination in the Eucharist. It discusses the importance of the Word of God... *Buddhism, Ordinary Mind, Ego, zen, Emotions*	Bruno Barnhart	Jul 16 1981
Reviving the Spirit of Monastic Theology Serial: NC-00692 Monastic Spirituality Set 4 of 12 The talk explores monastic theology by examining its historical evolution and contrasts it with scholastic theology, particularly focusing on the influence of St. Thomas Aquinas and the decline of monastic theology. It addresses... *Enlightenment, Liberation, Enthusiasm, Fasting, Intuition*	Bruno Barnhart	Jul 08 1981
Palateia: Personal Spiritual Revolution Serial: NC-00691 Monastic Spirituality Set 4 of 12 This talk examines the concept of "Palateia" within the context of monastic spirituality, emphasizing the individual's quest for a spiritual way of life amidst universal commandments. The discussion reflects on historical... *Oneness, Letting Go, Enlightenment, Soto Zen, Don't Know Mind*	Bruno Barnhart	Jul 01 1981
Indwelling: Bridging Zen and Theology Serial: NC-00695 Monastic Spirituality Set 4 of 12 This talk discusses the concept of "indwelling" as explored in Fr. Hoy's book, connecting it to Zen philosophy and Christian theology. The speaker expands on how "indwelling" involves both divine dwelling and interpersonal love,... *Commitment, Vow, Constancy, realization, Emotions*	Bruno Barnhart	Jun 30 1981
Eternal Devotion: A Sacred Response Serial: NC-00697 Monastic Spirituality Set 4 of 12 The talk explores the nature of monastic commitment, emphasizing the theological basis for a permanent dedication in Christian traditions. It discusses historical and contemporary understandings of vocation, commitment, and... *Commitment, Mahayana, First Principle, Koan, Enlightenment*	Bruno Barnhart	Jun 11 1981
Harmony in Monastic Spiritual Commitment Serial: NC-00696 Monastic Spirituality Set 4 of 12 The talk explores the concept of spiritual commitment in monastic life, emphasizing the need to anchor oneself in a higher reality beyond mere subjective freedom. This commitment involves a temporary surrender of autonomy that... *Commitment, Vow, realization, Diversity, Renunciation*	Bruno Barnhart	Jun 03 1981
Commitment's Essence: Love's Divine Union Serial: NC-00878 Monastic Spirituality Set 3 of 12 The talk addresses the concept of commitment within monastic spirituality, contrasting between the principle of fidelity and an existential approach that considers personal fulfillment and growth. It discusses how one's ultimate... OSB Cam, Commitment, Liberation, Vow, Harmonizing, realization	Bruno Barnhart	May 20 1981
Embracing Imperfection in Monastic Unity Serial: NC-00877 Monastic Spirituality Set 3 of 12 The talk discusses the challenges of fostering a genuine love for the monastic order, emphasizing the distinction between idealizing the community and authentically accepting and loving it amidst its imperfections. The discourse... OSB Cam, Commitment, Vow, Happiness, Liberation, Compassion	Bruno Barnhart	May 13 1981
Monastic Stability: Resilience and Growth Serial: NC-00876 Monastic Spirituality Set 3 of 12 The talk explores the concept of monastic stability within Christian life, emphasizing resilience in commitment during challenging periods, with significant references to Thomas Merton and Saint Benedict. It discusses the... OSB Cam, Commitment, Patience, Vow, First Principle, realization	Bruno Barnhart	May 06 1981
Embracing Crisis for Spiritual Authenticity Serial: NC-00875 Monastic Spirituality Set 3 of 12 This talk examines monastic spirituality, emphasizing the inherent personal crisis between despair and the complete surrender of the self to God. It references Thomas Merton's exploration of monastic struggles, particularly the... OSB Cam, Commitment, Happiness, First Principle, realization, Emptiness	Bruno Barnhart	May 01 1981
Stability as Freedom's Anchor Serial: NC-00874 Monastic Spirituality Set 3 of 12 The talk delves into the concept of monastic stability, exploring how stability relates to freedom, commitment, and theological aspects of monastic life. It contrasts external obligations and internal spiritual growth within... OSB Cam, Commitment, Vow, Ceremony, zen, Koan	Bruno Barnhart	Apr 24 1981
Rooted Freedom in Monastic Life Serial: NC-00873 Monastic Spirituality Set 3 of 12 The talk explores the tensions and connections between obedience, stability, freedom, and commitment within the context of monastic life, emphasizing that authentic obedience should lead to true freedom. Drawing on Ruth Burroughs... OSB Cam, Commitment, Money, First Principle, training, Karma	Bruno Barnhart	Apr 08 1981
Resurrecting Freedom Through Obedience Serial: NC-00799 Monastic Spirituality Set 2 of 12 The talk addresses the tension between obedience and personal freedom within monastic life, exploring how this dynamic involves the individual will and potential identity conflicts. There is an examination of monastic obedience... OSB Cam, Liberation, Ego, Repentance, Fox, Renunciation	Bruno Barnhart	Mar 31 1981
Conscious Obedience in Monastic Life Serial: NC-00798 Monastic Spirituality Set 2 of 12 The talk examines the practice and philosophy of obedience within monastic spirituality, emphasizing the importance of conscious engagement with obedience to facilitate spiritual growth. It discusses the interplay between faith... OSB Cam, Conversation, Vow, Commitment, Intention, Liberation	Bruno Barnhart	Mar 26 1981
Obedience, Spirit, and Monastic Balance Serial: NC-00797 Monastic Spirituality Set 2 of 12 This talk examines the evolution from dualistic to Trinitarian Christianity, emphasizing obedience in monastic life as a dynamic process rather than a strict adherence to external control. The discussion critiques the excessive... OSB Cam, Commitment, Ego, Vow, Renunciation, zen	Bruno Barnhart	Mar 10 1981
Pathways to Obedience in Spirit Serial: NC-00796 Monastic Spirituality Set 2 of 12 This talk focuses on the concept of obedience within monastic spirituality, contrasting ascetical obedience with the monastic and Jewish Torah perspectives. It emphasizes two models of obedience: one that views obedience as self-... OSB Cam, Renunciation, resistance, Vow, War, Ego	Bruno Barnhart	Mar 03 1981
Obedience and Redemption Unveiled Serial: NC-00795 Monastic Spirituality Set 2 of 12 The talk addresses the concept of obedience within the context of Christian redemption, emphasizing its roots in notions of purchasing and liberation. The discussion explores theological views on redemption, borrowing insights... OSB Cam, Koan, Transmission, Liberation, zen, Hate	Bruno Barnhart	Feb 18 1981
History of Christian Spirituality Serial: NC-01211 Part of "The History of Christian Spirituality" class The talk explores the theme of the Christian diaspora, initiated through a discussion of the early Christian church's scattering and the implications for contemporary pastoral approaches, referencing significant patristic texts... OSB Cam, Renewal, Money, Obstacles, Commitment, Sanctuary	Robert Hale	Feb 1981 7 of 7 New Camaldoli Hermitage
Koans Serial: NC-00352 The talk explores the intersection of Christian mysticism, particularly through the lens of monastic life and its connection to themes of resurrection, death, and holiness as discussed by Flannery O'Connor and various spiritual... *Don't Know Mind, Ego, Hate, Conversation*	Bruno Barnhart	Feb 1981 14 of 14
Heart Serial: NC-00353 The talk centers on the concept of the heart as a spiritual metaphor, representing the center where humanity relates to the divine presence and how this is foundational in religious practice and understanding. Through an... *Sanctuary, War, Ego, Delusion, Renunciation*	Bruno Barnhart	Feb 1981 7 of 14
Heart Serial: NC-00354 The talk explores the theme of returning to one's spiritual center or "heart," both individually and collectively, drawing on the shift from the Middle Ages' monastic culture to the modern age's centrifugal tendencies. It... *Oneness, Emptiness, Concentration, Fasting*	Bruno Barnhart	Feb 1981 8 fo 14
Heart Serial: NC-00355 The talk explores the concept of the "heart" through spiritual and philosophical lenses, examining its significance in Christianity and Judaism and its incarnational reality through scriptural analysis. Emphasizing the heart as a... *Repentance, Don't Know Mind, Sanctuary, Ego, Offering*	Bruno Barnhart	Feb 1981 9 of 14
Man - Image of God - Transfiguration Serial: NC-00356 The talk explores the concept of man as the image of God, focusing on themes of transformation and transfiguration. Central to this discussion is the transfiguration as a spiritual peak that reveals the continuity of God’s... *Ego, Oneness, Enlightenment, Hate, Anger*	Bruno Barnhart	Feb 1981 10 of 14
Asceticism Serial: NC-00357 The talk explores the various interpretations and complexities surrounding the concept of asceticism within spiritual and monastic disciplines. The discussion critiques terminology such as asceticism, penance, mortification, and... *Addiction, Emptiness, Buddhism, Renunciation, Hate*	Bruno Barnhart	Feb 1981 11 of 14
Asceticism Serial: NC-00358 The talk examines asceticism within spiritual life, emphasizing the paradoxical journey of descent rather than ascent, as illustrated by discussions involving Thomas Merton's early work, "Ascent to Truth," later seen as a "... *Emptiness, Ego, Buddha, Beginners, Repentance*	Bruno Barnhart	Feb 1981 12 of 14
Community & Solitude Serial: NC-00359 The talk discusses the dynamic balance between community and solitude in monastic life, using the historical lens of hermitages founded by St. Romuald and their evolution over centuries. It examines the contrasting roles of... *Anger, Liberation, Forgiveness, training, Attachment*	Bruno Barnhart	Feb 1981 13 of 14
Search for Wisdom Serial: NC-00360 The talk delves into the metaphor of the seed and the sower, emphasizing the potency of God's word, likened to a seed with divine power to transform the human heart and entire creation. It also addresses the challenges in... *Intimacy, Renewal, Breath, Balance, Sanctuary*	Bruno Barnhart	Feb 1981 1 of 14
Contemplation - Knowledge of God Serial: NC-00361 The talk explores the relationship between the knowledge of God and contemplative life, distinguishing between the often perceived inaccessibility of contemplation and a more integrative understanding of divine relationship... *Liberation, Hindrances, Vow, Concentration*	Bruno Barnhart	Feb 1981 2 of 14
Mystery - Word of God Serial: NC-00362 The talk explores the dual nature of the divine experience: God's mysterious transcendence and intimate immanence. The discussion draws on Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic interpretations of God's ineffability and relational... *Precepts, Instruction, Observe*	Bruno Barnhart	Feb 1981 3 of 14
Knowledge of God & Trinity Serial: NC-00363 The talk explores the progressing phases of the knowledge of God intricately tied to the mystery of the Trinity, emphasizing the transition from external to internal divine understanding as seen in St. Paul's and Eckhart's... *Transmission, Emptiness, Buddhism, Lineage, Koan*	Bruno Barnhart	Feb 1981 4 of 14
Word of God Serial: NC-00364 The talk discusses the critical significance of the "Word of God" in Christian faith, emphasizing its role as both an external and internal entity that brings unity and challenges simplistic non-dualistic philosophies from... *Darkness and Light, lecture, Buddhism, Fasting*	Bruno Barnhart	Feb 1981 5 of 14
Word of God - Heart Serial: NC-00365 The talk delves into the transition from law to grace within monastic life, using biblical figures like Saul and David and texts such as the Rule of Saint Benedict, to illustrate a pivotal spiritual journey from external... *Liberation, Buddhism, Duality, Happiness, Demons*	Bruno Barnhart	Feb 1981 6 of 14
Divine and Human Obedience Journey Serial: NC-00794 Monastic Spirituality Set 2 of 12 The talk examines the complex theme of obedience within Christian and monastic contexts, emphasizing its theological and spiritual significance. It discusses the distinction between God's plan and human creativity, the nature of... OSB Cam, Vow, Commitment, Liberation, First Principle, Continuous Practice	Bruno Barnhart	Jan 27 1981
Freedom in Spiritual Poverty Serial: NC-00793 Monastic Spirituality Set 2 of 12 The talk explores the concept of poverty in spiritual life, emphasizing the transformative nature of renunciation, where moving from 'having' to 'being' aligns with a deeper understanding of spirituality. References to monastic... OSB Cam, Ego, Renunciation, Liberation, Emptiness, zen	Bruno Barnhart	Jan 20 1981
Monastic Poverty Paths and Paradoxes Serial: NC-00366 Monastic Spirituality Set 1 of 12 The talk explores the dimensions of poverty within monastic spirituality, particularly contrasting Cistercian and Camaldolese interpretations in the Benedictine tradition. The Cistercians emphasize community work and collective... OSB Cam, Renunciation, Emptiness, japanese, zen, Diversity	Bruno Barnhart	Jan 13 1981
Embracing Poverty: Spirit Over Substance Serial: NC-00371 Monastic Spirituality Set 1 of 12 The talk explores Benedictine poverty compared to other religious traditions, highlighting three aspects: personal poverty and detachment, communal life and work, and participation in communal poverty. It discusses how... OSB Cam, Liberation, Money, Balance, Commitment, Pain	Bruno Barnhart	Dec 30 1980
From Wealth to Divine Favor: Poverty Serial: NC-00370 Monastic Spirituality Set 1 of 12 The talk addresses the evolution of the concept of poverty within biblical texts and its implications for Christian monastic life. It highlights the transformation from viewing wealth as a divine favor to associating poverty with... OSB Cam, Enthusiasm, Duality, Commitment, Letting Go, Balance	Bruno Barnhart	Dec 23 1980
Richness in Spiritual Poverty Serial: NC-00369 Monastic Spirituality Set 1 of 12 This talk explores various models of religious poverty within different monastic traditions, notably contrasting the Franciscan, Dominican, and Benedictine emphases on poverty. The discussion analyzes contributions from works on... OSB Cam, Emptiness, Renunciation, Letting Go, Fasting, realization	Bruno Barnhart	Dec 20 1980
Models of Poverty in Spiritual Life Serial: NC-00368 Monastic Spirituality Set 1 of 12 The talk centers on various models of poverty in religious life, examining how poverty is integrated and understood within different spiritual and monastic contexts. It discusses the complexity and ambiguity of defining poverty,... OSB Cam, Diversity, Money, Renunciation, Greed, Vow	Bruno Barnhart	Dec 13 1980
Celibacy's Path to Sacred Union Serial: NC-00367 Monastic Spirituality Set 1 of 12 The talk explores celibacy from various perspectives, including philosophical, theological, psychological, and practical viewpoints, with a central emphasis on integrating human sexuality and spirituality. There is a notable... OSB Cam, Happiness, Ego, Duality, Renunciation, Continuous Practice	Bruno Barnhart	Dec 03 1980
History of Christian Spirituality Serial: NC-01209 Part of "The History of Christian Spirituality" class The talk explores the early Christian spirituality through Ignatius of Antioch's letters, emphasizing Christ-centeredness, martyrdom, unity among Christians, and combating heresies like Judaizing and Docetism. These letters... OSB Cam, Instruction, Observe, Offering, Commitment	Robert Hale	Dec 1980 5 of 7 New Camaldoli Hermitage
History of Christian Spirituality Serial: NC-01210 Part of "The History of Christian Spirituality" class The talk examines the rediscovery and significance of an early Christian text, proposed to be authored by Quadratus, potentially an apology to Emperor Hadrian. It discusses the unique nature of Christian apologia, a reasoned... OSB Cam, Obstacles, Offering, Happiness, Hate	Robert Hale	Dec 1980 6 of 7 New Camaldoli Hermitage
Eros and the Monastic Heart Serial: NC-00859 Monastic Spirituality Set 9 of 12 This talk focuses on monastic spirituality, particularly chastity and the integration of human sexuality within a spiritual framework. It discusses various levels of sexual energy—from the physical to Eros to friendship—and... OSB Cam, Ego, Emotions, Intimacy, Enthusiasm, Cultivation	Bruno Barnhart	Nov 19 1980

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