{"title":"Cynthia Bourgeault","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCynthia Bourgeault\u003c\/strong\u003e offers profound insights into contemplative spirituality, inviting readers to explore practices such as centering prayer and the transformative potential of inner awakening. Her works blend ancient wisdom with contemporary understanding, guiding seekers towards deeper self-awareness and spiritual growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e tradition, her writing nurtures a mystical approach to knowing, encouraging a thoughtful and experiential engagement with the sacred. Readers can expect thoughtful reflections that illuminate the path to spiritual insight and renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-wisdom-way-of-knowing-by-cynthia-bourgeault-9780787968960","title":"The Wisdom Way of Knowing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on resources as diverse as Sufism, Benedictine Monasticism, the Gurdjieff Work, and the string theory of modern physics, Cynthia Bourgeault has crafted her own unique vision of the Wisdom way in this very accessible book, nicely balanced between concept and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e—Gerald May\u003c\/em\u003e, senior fellow, Shalem Institute, and author, \u003cem\u003eAddiction and Grace\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWill and Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe spiritual wisdom and practical suggestions in this lively and beautiful book will be helpful to many who find themselves setting out on the interior journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e—Bruno Barnhart\u003c\/em\u003e, a Camaldolese monk and author, \u003cem\u003eSecond Simplicity: The Inner Shape of Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCynthia Bourgeault's book is a valuable contribution to the much-needed reawakening of spiritual practice within a Christian context. Her sincerity, good sense, metaphysical depth, and broad experience make her a source to be trusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e—Kabir Helminski\u003c\/em\u003e, Sufi Shaikh, the Threshold Society\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796911018220,"sku":"9780787968960","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14759883482468.jpg?v=1757115867"},{"product_id":"centering-prayer-and-inner-awakening-by-cynthia-bourgeault-9781561012626","title":"Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractitioners of Centering Prayer are known for the great enthusiasm they bring to the practice of this ancient discipline. \u003cem\u003eCentering Prayer and Inner Awakening\u003c\/em\u003e is a complete guidebook for all who wish to know the practice of Centering Prayer. Cynthia Bourgeault goes further than offering an introduction, however. She examines how the practice is related to the classic tradition of Christian contemplation, looks at the distinct nuances of its method, and explores its revolutionary potential to transform Christian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book encourages dialogue between Centering Prayer enthusiasts and those classic institutions of Christian nurture—churches, seminaries, and schools of theology—that have yet to accept real ownership of the practice and its potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"[Bourgeault's] focus in this book is the contribution she perceives that Centering Prayer can make to the renewal and appropriate adaptation of the Christian contemplative heritage to the circumstances of our time... My special and heartfelt thanks to Cynthia for her monumental contribution to the better understanding of the Centering Prayer practice...\"\u003c\/em\u003e —from the foreword by Thomas Keating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47617208680684,"sku":"9781561012626","price":41.25,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8cc3b0f672009d56dbab8cc732474f00.jpg?v=1778532183"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/cynthia-bourgeault.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}