Author Archives: nondualchristianity

Marshall Davis

Marshall Davis lives in a small New Hampshire village where he enjoys the mountains and lakes. He is a husband, father, grandfather, cribbage and backgammon player, tea drinker, wood stove feeder, vegetable gardener, walker, occasional hiker, nature lover, and Baptist minister. Along the way he has earned some theological degrees, served as a full-time pastorContinue reading “Marshall Davis”

Brother John Martin

Brother John Martin Sahajananda, born in 1955, was one of the closest followers of Father Bede Griffith, who strongly influenced him. He made his theological studies at St.Peter’s Seminary of Bangalore, where he discovered the writings of the founders of Shantivanam (Jules Monchanin and Henry Le Saux). This discovery has transformed his vision of Christ andContinue reading “Brother John Martin”

Brother David Steindl-Rast

(Adapted from his website.) Brother David was born in 1926, in Vienna, Austria. He spent all of his teen years under the Nazi occupation, was drafted into the army, but never went to the front lines. After the war, he studied art, anthropology, and psychology, receiving an MA from the Vienna Academy of Fine ArtsContinue reading “Brother David Steindl-Rast”

Thomas Merton

Thomas Merton (1915-1968) is arguably the most influential American Catholic author of the twentieth century. His autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain, has sold over one million copies and has been translated into over fifteen languages. He wrote over sixty other books and hundreds of poems and articles on topics ranging from monastic spirituality to civilContinue reading “Thomas Merton”

Mirabai Starr

Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author of creative non-fiction and contemporary translations of sacred literature. She taught Philosophy and World Religions at the University of New Mexico-Taos for 20 years and now teaches and speaks internationally on contemplative practice and inter-spiritual dialog. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. HerContinue reading “Mirabai Starr”

James Finley

As a contemplative practitioner and clinical psychologist, James Finley helps seekers who desire to live a contemplative, whole life. Drawing from his experience as a former monk and spiritual directee of Thomas Merton, Jim offers trustworthy guidance for the spiritual journey through this website, online courses, occasional retreats, and the Center for Action and ContemplationContinue reading “James Finley”