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the contemplative society spiritual formation and contemplative practice top of page about our team membership donate legacy giving opportunities contact teachers resources practices wisdom network videos voice reflections newsletter social media retreats current retreats forthcoming retreats past retreats store more use tab to navigate through the menu items search log in ancient wisdom awakening soul offering ourselves discover the heart of the christian wisdom tradition fairacres the original contemplative centre 2000 photo credit heather page the contemplative society is an inclusive non profit society rooted in the christian wisdom lineage welcoming seekers from all spiritual traditions our volunteer board and part time contract support serve a global network of members and friends on a contemplative path through resources recordings and events led by founding teacher rev dr cynthia bourgeault and other wisdom voices tcs supports the deepening of inner practice in daily life here you ll find guidance inspiration and community an open door into the stillness at the heart of all things more teaching through contemplative practices that engage body mind and spirit we open space for prayerful attention inner stillness and grounded presence more reflections nurturing the contemplative spirit in all who seek our initiatives offer a supportive environment for spiritual growth and exploration in a changing world more practices immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of contemplative practices prayer and wisdom teachings that embody the christian wisdom tradition more featured event the sacred feminine in a fractured world an online retreat with cynthia overweg thursday 24 september 2026 6 30 9 00pm pt online zoom event register recent reflections dust and breath to the stars we are no more than an asteroid striking earth a momentous force of nature playing itself out life will shift adapt and go on without us but we are not indifferent to the pain of earth we grieve because we are earth made of dust and breath spirit and soil god too is not indifferent through humanity and incarnation the creator joins creation enters the elements and suffers with us this is not just the story of extinction it is the story of sacre nicholas fournie 1 day ago 9 min read interstitial tissue the full body sensation of an emotional trigger requires the welcome practice writ large extended in real time to the real world sitting in a board meeting i can usually do the mental work to attend to what s being said i can usually do the wisdom work to let go of my preconceived ideas and consider things non anxiously but holy hell to be aware when bodily sensations are hijacking me that s hard work therese descamp may 30 5 min read wandering through the woods reflections on being a contemplative on friday i went for a walk in mary young park a lush oasis on the banks of the willamette river in a suburb of portland well trodden paths meander through tall coastal redwoods and sitka spruce big leaf maple and western red cedar ponderosa pine and a small stand of old oregon white oak the river flows wide and deep at this time of the year milla mclachlan may 1 7 min read the contemplative store discover a living archive of wisdom audio and video retreats tracing the contemplative path from 1997 to today shop connect reflections retreats store contact contact registered charity 878177161rr0001 the contemplative society po box 23031 cook st rpo victoria bc v8v 4z8 canada telephone 1 250 381 9650 e mail admin contemplative org sign up for emails subscribe log in search 2025 the contemplative society privacy policy accessibility statement bottom of page
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