(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”
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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”
Theresa of Avila
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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”
Nondual Christianity 