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Contemplative Prayer: Practice of the Presence of GodSerial: NC-00931 Contemplative Prayer class. Practice of the Presence of God
The talk centers on contemplative prayer, emphasizing the importance of continuous prayer and its transformative power in guiding one’s actions towards justice and rightness. Notably, the talk references the Eastern Christian... Commitment, Breath, Continuous Practice, Intention, Lovingkindness |
Oct 18 1994 6 of 7 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative Prayer: Practice of the Presence of GodSerial: NC-00932 Contemplative Prayer class. Practice of the Presence of God.
The talk explores the intricacies of contemplative prayer, emphasizing the paradoxical approach of "non-willing" to achieve the presence of God, as exemplified in works like "The Cloud of Unknowing" and teachings from figures... Darkness and Light, zen, Buddha, Enthusiasm |
Oct 05 1994 5 of 7 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-00929 Contemplative Prayer class
The talk explores the practice of contemplative prayer, focusing on the dual concepts of the "cloud of unknowing" and the "cloud of forgetting" as described in "The Cloud of Unknowing" text. The speaker emphasizes the importance... Anger, Enemies, Zazen, Hindrances, Dragons |
Sep 21 1994 4 of 7 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-00927 Contemplative Prayer class
The talk examines contemplative prayer and its connections between Christian and Tibetan traditions, highlighting the idea that internal faculties like imagination and memory aid in self-awareness and communion with the divine.... Fasting, Discrimination, First Principle, Intuition, Monastic Practice |
Sep 14 1994 2 of 7 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-00926 Contemplative Prayer class
The talk focuses on contemplative prayer, highlighting the significance of integrating personal experiences with established spiritual texts and traditions. It emphasizes the centrality of love (agape) in contemplative prayer,... Emotions, Enemies, Funeral, Anger, Duality |
Sep 06 1994 1 of 7 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-00928 Contemplative Prayer class
The talk focuses on the exploration of contemplative prayer with an emphasis on understanding the spiritual faculty of the will, often neglected in contemporary society. The discussion delves into the attributes of love as the... Daily Life, Addiction, Intimacy, Intention, Compassion |
Sep 1994 3 of 7 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-01100 Contemplative Prayer Class
The talk on contemplative prayer discusses the concept of individual liberty and self-reliance, drawing a parallel between Marxist ideology and monastic practices as counter-cultural stances. The discussion critiques Marxism's... OSB Cam, Time |
Aug 09 1994 10 of 11 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-01098 Contemplative Prayer Class
The talk explores the complex nature of contemplative prayer, particularly in the context of mystical contemplation, drawing on diverse texts. It discusses Thomas Merton's approach and reflections on contemplation's essential... OSB Cam, Emptiness, Renunciation, Obstacles, Fasting |
Aug 02 1994 9 of 11 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-01101 Contemplative Prayer Class
The talk discusses the evolution of contemplative prayer and the contemplative life, reflecting on changes in historical and theological contexts, especially as outlined in Martin's "The Inner Experience." The discussion... OSB Cam, Hate, Fox, MM-12, Addiction, Intuition |
Aug 1994 11 of 11 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-01097 Contemplative Prayer Class
The talk delves into Thomas Merton's section on the "Kinds or Phases of Contemplation," focusing on simplifying the concept of contemplation, particularly within Christian mysticism. It contrasts Merton's approach to other... OSB Cam, Fox, Ego, Balance, Attachment |
Jul 26 1994 8 of 11 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-01096 Contemplative Prayer Class
The talk focuses on the concept of contemplation within Christian spirituality, particularly distinguishing between active and mystical contemplation as outlined by Thomas Merton in "Inner Experience." It explores how... OSB Cam, zen, Intuition, Fox |
Jul 13 1994 7 of 11 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-00884 Contemplative Prayer Class
The talk explores the intrinsic connection between contemplation and Christianity, arguing that contemplation, baptism, and the unity with Jesus found in the New Testament, especially in John's Gospel, are foundational to... OSB Cam, Darkness and Light, Oneness, realization, Eka, Enlightenment |
Jun 27 1994 6 of 11 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-01099 Contemplative Prayer Class
The talk explores the concept of contemplative prayer through the lens of New Testament teachings, emphasizing that contemplation goes beyond static definitions to reveal dynamic, transformative experiences of divine reality. The... OSB Cam, Oneness, Darkness and Light, realization |
Jun 21 1994 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-00885 Contemplative Prayer Class
This talk explores the concept of contemplation in the context of the New Testament, distinguishing it from classical notions of contemplation. The central thesis is that the New Testament conveys a dynamic, unitive divine... OSB Cam, Oneness, Darkness and Light, realization |
Jun 21 1994 5 of 11 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-00879 Contemplative Prayer Class
The talk examines contemplative prayer through the lens of Thomas Merton's writings, particularly emphasizing the interplay between contemplation, Christian tradition, and biblical narratives. It discusses the essence of... OSB Cam, Breath, zen, Oneness, Japan, japanese |
Jun 08 1994 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-00880 Contemplative Prayer Class
The talk addresses contemplative prayer and its intersections with Zen philosophy as explored by Merton. The discussion focuses on the connection between contemplation, baptism, and the Christian tradition, emphasizing the unity... OSB Cam, Breath, zen, Oneness, Japan, japanese |
Jun 08 1994 4 of 11 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-00881 Contemplative Prayer Class
The talk explores contemplative prayer, highlighting Martin's text on contemplative theology and the distinctions within religious traditions, particularly those of the word and non-duality. Key themes include the interaction... OSB Cam, Monastic Practice, Emptiness, Darkness and Light |
May 31 1994 3 of 11 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-00882 Contemplative Prayer Class
The talk explores the concept of contemplative prayer as presented by Thomas Merton, focusing on how it relates to the unity of the person and the idea of a non-dual, unitive experience. It compares the ideas of the false self... OSB Cam, Duality, realization |
May 25 1994 2 of 11 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-00883 Contemplative Prayer Class
The talk centers on Thomas Merton's contemplative writings, particularly "The Inner Experience," exploring its applicability to modern contemplative life and the concept of integrating contemplation into the entirety of one's... OSB Cam, Ego, zen, realization, Continuous Practice |
May 17 1994 1 of 11 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00320 Monastic History Class
The talk focuses on the history of monasticism post-Napoleonic suppressions, highlighting the secularization and decline faced by many monastic communities due to political and social pressures. It discusses specific restorations... OSB Cam, War, Money, Bell, Commitment, Politics |
Apr 27 1994 34 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00322 Monastic History Class, Congregations
The lecture discusses the development of monastic congregations post-Reformation, focusing on the role of the Council of Trent in encouraging centralized control over Benedictine monasteries. It examines the establishment and... OSB Cam, Vow, Enlightenment, lecture, Money, Bell |
Apr 20 1994 33 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00318 Monastic History Class, Spain
The talk examines pre-Reformation monastic developments across Europe, focusing on Spain, Germany, and France. In Spain, reforms occurred through Valladolid's influence, breaking their unique perpetual enclosure vow to lead... OSB Cam, Money, Vow, War, Politics, Observe |
Mar 29 1994 32 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00319 Monastic History Class, Byzantine Monasticism, Orthodox Monasticism
The main focus of the talk is an exploration of Byzantine monasticism, delineating two principle strains: Maximus the Confessor's intellectual approach promoting divinization through knowledge, and John Climacus's ascetic path... OSB Cam, Money, zen, Letting Go, Zazen, Emotions |
Mar 28 1994 31 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00321 Monastic History Class, Gregorian Reform (Gregory the VII/Hildebrand)
The talk explores the Gregorian Reform, emphasizing papal supremacy, clergy reform, and the reduction of lay ascendancy during the 11th century and examining its progression under various popes, notably Gregory VII. It also... OSB Cam, Money, Politics, War, Interdependence, Renewal |
Mar 24 1994 30 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00351 Monastic History Class, Cistercian Order
The talk explores the history and development of the Cistercian Order, emphasizing its origins with Saint Robert of Molesme, and its foundational establishment at Citeaux in 1098. Discussing the expansion under Stephen Harding... OSB Cam, Politics, Bell, Buddha, Renewal, Separation |
Mar 23 1994 29 of 35 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00350 Monastic History Class, Organizing the Benedictine Order
This talk explores the organizational evolution of the Benedictine Order amidst broader monastic reforms in the medieval church, focusing particularly on the roles of reformative councils and papal directives. The discussion... OSB Cam, Money, Politics, Bell, Renewal, Vow |
Mar 17 1994 28 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00349 Monastic History Class, New Orders
The talk focuses on the emergence of new monastic orders around the 11th and 12th centuries, highlighting significant reform movements within the Benedictine tradition. The discussion covers the establishment of several monastic... OSB Cam, Money, Fasting, Renewal |
Mar 16 1994 27 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00348 Monastic History Class, Italy 10th Century
The talk centers on the ecclesiastical and monastic reforms in Italy during the 10th and 11th centuries, focusing particularly on figures such as Peter Damian and Romuald. The discussion highlights the severe moral and... OSB Cam, Enemies, Compassion, Money, Emotions |
Mar 10 1994 26 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00347 Monastic History Class
The talk examines the progression and influence of Cluniac monasticism, focusing on key figures and reforms that shaped the movement. Emphasis is placed on Cluny's exemption from external interference under Duke William of... OSB Cam, Money, Observe, Mandala, resistance, Bell |
Mar 09 1994 25 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00346 Monastic History Class, Monastic Reforms
The talk discusses the decline and subsequent reforms of monastic life in the Western world during the 9th and 10th centuries, emphasizing the collapse caused by invasions from groups such as the Normans, Magyars, and Arab... OSB Cam, Thich Nhat Hanh, Money, Politics, Chanting, Fasting |
Mar 03 1994 24 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00345 Monastic History Class, Carolingian Monasticism, Charlemagne
The talk focuses on Carolingian monasticism, emphasizing its role in culture and education during Charlemagne's empire. The development of Benedictine monasticism and the concept of exemption are explored, noting figures like... OSB Cam, Money, lecture, Hate, Vow, Politics |
Mar 02 1994 23 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00344 Monastic History Class, finish Anglo-Saxon Monasticism in England
The talk presents a detailed exploration of Anglo-Saxon monasticism in England and its influence on continental Europe during the early medieval period. It underscores the synthesis of the Rule of St. Benedict with various other... OSB Cam, Money, Politics, training, Enemies |
Feb 24 1994 22 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00343 Monastic History Class, finish Spanish Monasticism, begin Anglo-Saxon Monasticism
The lecture completes a discussion on Spanish monasticism, focusing on the reforms of Fructuosus, particularly the "regula communis," and begins exploring the Anglo-Saxon monasticism initiated by Augustine's mission from Rome. In... OSB Cam, Chanting, Politics, Bell, Patience, Money |
Feb 23 1994 21 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00342 Monastic History Class, Spanish Monasticism
The talk explores the development of monasticism from the 6th to 8th centuries, focusing on Cassiodorus and Spanish monasticism. It details Cassiodorus's transition from a political figure to a monastic founder, emphasizing his... OSB Cam, Fasting, Lineage, War, japanese, Bell |
Feb 17 1994 20 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00341 Monastic History Class, Monastic Rules
The talk discusses the formulation of the Rule of Benedict by examining its influences and connections with earlier monastic traditions and rules. Emphasis is placed on how Benedict incorporates elements from semi-eremitic... OSB Cam, Bell, Demons, Renewal |
Feb 16 1994 19 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00340 Monastic History Class, Penitentials
This discussion focuses on the penitential practices and monastic history concerning early Celtic monasticism and the life of St. Benedict. It delves into the heavy ascetic practices of the Celts, including multiple Lents and... OSB Cam, Politics, confusion, Intuition, Renewal |
Feb 09 1994 18 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00339 Monastic History Class, Celtic monasticism
The talk covers Celtic monasticism's origins, structure, and influence, emphasizing the pivotal role of monasteries in preserving Western culture during the Dark Ages. It also discusses significant historical figures like Patrick... OSB Cam, War, Politics, training |
Feb 07 1994 17 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00325 Monastic History Class
The talk delves deeply into the history of monasticism, focusing particularly on the teachings and influence of John Cassian and Caesarius of Arles. Cassian is noted for his spiritual warfare concept and the "eight-headed dragon... OSB Cam, Dragons, Letting Go, Renunciation, Demons, stubbornness |
Feb 03 1994 16 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00338 Monastic History Class, John Cassian
The talk primarily explores the influence of John Cassian on Western monasticism, emphasizing his contributions through the "Institutes" and "Conferences," which provide structured guidance for monastic life. Cassian is noted for... OSB Cam, Balance, lecture, Beginners, Intuition |
Feb 02 1994 15 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00337 Monastic History Class, France (Gaul)
The talk focuses on the history of monasticism in Gaul, particularly highlighting the significance of St. Martin of Tours and the foundation and evolution of monastic practice on the islands of Lérins. It explores St. Martin's... OSB Cam, Money, War, Ordination, training |
Jan 27 1994 14 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00336 Monastic History Class, Augustinian monasticism
The talk focuses on Augustinian monasticism, summarizing its historical development and foundational aspects. It discusses Augustine of Hippo's influence on Northern African monasticism, his establishment of a monastery at his... OSB Cam, Fasting, lecture, Ordination, training |
Jan 26 1994 13 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00335 Monastic History Class
The talk explores the evolution of Syriac monasticism, highlighting three primary rules within the monastic tradition: the general liturgical guidelines in the "Rule of Saint Ephraim," the detailed directives in the "Rule of... OSB Cam, Politics, Commitment |
Jan 22 1994 12 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00334 Monastic History Class
The talk explores the development of Syrian monasticism, particularly focusing on the Stylites and the evolution of Cenobitism in the region. The discussion details the unique practices of the Stylites, exemplified by figures... OSB Cam, japanese, Enemies, Money |
Jan 19 1994 11 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00333 Monastic History Class, complete Palestinian monasticism and begin Syrian monasticism.
The talk covers the historical progression of monasticism from Palestine to Syria, beginning with the influence of figures like Jerome and Paula in Palestinian monasticism, detailing the structures of Roman monastic communities... OSB Cam, Dana, zen |
Jan 13 1994 10 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00332 Monastic History Class, 4th - 5th centuries, Palestinian monasticism.
The talk centers on the development of Palestinian monasticism during the 4th and 5th centuries, highlighting key figures and texts influential in this period. It discusses how monastic practices in Palestine developed... OSB Cam, War, Demons, lecture, Money |
Jan 12 1994 9 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00331 Monastic History Class
The talk focuses on Basilian monasticism, exploring its integration into diocesan life and its focus on apostolic and social work. It emphasizes Basil's preference for cenobitic life over anchoritic solitude, his rules for... OSB Cam, Instruction, Money, Politics, Emotions |
Jan 08 1994 8 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00330 Monastic History Class
The talk provides a detailed exploration of early monastic history, focusing on figures like Picomius and Shenoudi, and analyzing the evolution of Christian monasticism from its roots in Egypt to the influence of the Cappadocian... OSB Cam, Fasting, zen, Politics, Vow, Intention |
Jan 05 1994 7 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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The Paschal Mystery: Dying as the Way to the Fullness of LifeSerial: NC-00025 Part of "The Paschal Mystery: Dying as a Way to the Fullness of Life"
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The talk delves into the Paschal Mystery, exploring the concept of dying as a pathway to the fullness of life. It discusses the personal, religious, and cultural influences that highlight the interplay between life, death, and... OSB Cam, Funeral, Soto Zen, zen, Daily Life |
1994 1 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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The Paschal Mystery: Dying as the Way to the Fullness of LifeSerial: NC-00026 Part of "The Paschal Mystery: Dying as a Way to the Fullness of Life"
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The talk centers on the concept of the Paschal Mystery, exploring the dual nature of death as either a sin-induced separation from God or a selfless act of love exemplified by Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. It delves into... OSB Cam, Pain, Separation, confusion |
1994 2 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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The Paschal Mystery: Dying as the Way to the Fullness of LifeSerial: NC-00027 Part of "The Paschal Mystery: Dying as a Way to the Fullness of Life"
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The talk centers on the Paschal Mystery, emphasizing the idea of dying as a path to the fullness of life through Christ. It explores confronting the fear of death and living a life of love and trust, as well as the importance of... OSB Cam, Letting Go, Interview, Pain |
1994 3 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |