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Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’: "We can feel this fullness of being, pressing, wanting to be released through all that life continually presents to us. And although we may think we want to be fully alive, sometimes we resist it as well because it will change us." Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, live in London or online on 2 September. #booklaunch #wccmbooks #laurencefreeman #tastingwisdom #contemplativeleaders #christianmeditation #twseries

Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’: "The seeing of reality is the real life purpose of the human being." Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, live in London or online on 2 September. #booklaunch #wccmbooks #laurencefreeman #tastingwisdom #contemplativeleaders #christianmeditation #twseries

As we emerge from crisis and seek renewal, Jesus’ command to “dwell in my love” throws us a lifeline, offering hope, vision, and the strength to live anew.'Dwell in my love' is the title of WCCM yearly retreat at Monte Oliveto, held at Abbazia Maggiore in Tuscany in 2022 and led by Fr Laurence Freeman, Benedictine monk & WCCM Director. You can watch the first full video reflection on WCCM video streaming platform, WCCM+. You can choose to subscribe if you want to watch the full retreat. More at >> https://wccmplus.org/programs/dwell-in-my-love

Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’: "The giving of attention is such a sacred and beautiful thing. The act of voluntary attention is also the very dynamic and heart of consciousness." Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, live in London or online on 2 September. More at https://meditatiocentrelondon.org/events #booklaunch #wccmbooks #laurencefreeman #tastingwisdom #contemplativeleaders #christianmeditation

Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’: "For the true contemplatives of our Tradition, such as the Desert Fathers and Mothers, Contemplation is not an escape from but a journey into communion, into relationship, into the present." Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, live in London or online on 2 September. More at https://meditatiocentrelondon.org/events

Reflections from Tasting Wisdom video 7 Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’: "It is in heart consciousness rather than just mental consciousness that the physical, mental and spiritual dimensions of ourselves find harmony and unity and integration, oneness." Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, live in London or online on 2 September. More at https://meditatiocentrelondon.org/events #booklaunch #wccmbooks #laurencefreeman #tastingwisdom #contemplativeleaders #christianmeditation

Meditation helps us to find again what we have lost. It helps us to recover. And how does it do that? In a simple but in a radical way. Reflections from Tasting Wisdom video 6 Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’: "Meditation helps us to find again what we have lost. It helps us to recover. And how does it do that? In a simple but in a radical way." " Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, live in London or online on 2 September. More at https://meditatiocentrelondon.org/events #booklaunch #wccmbooks #laurencefreeman #tastingwisdom #contemplativeleaders #christianmeditation

Reflections from Tasting Wisdom video 4 Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’: "Recovery is healing. And by regaining the wholeness that we lost, we become more whole than we were before." Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, live in London or online on 2 September. You're welcome to join the book launch online or from London on 2 September. More at https://meditatiocentrelondon.org/events #booklaunch #wccmbooks #laurencefreeman #tastingwisdom #contemplativeleaders #christianmeditation

Reflections from Tasting Wisdom video 3 Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’: "Meditation, the way we teach it, it is the work of the mantra, repeating the mantra. And this work is simple but demanding." Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, live in London or online on 2 September.

Reflections from Tasting Wisdom 2 Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’: "Our Self-Knowledge and Knowledge of God are intertwined." Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, live in London or online on 2 September. #booklaunch #wccmbooks #laurencefreeman #tastingwisdom #contemplativeleaders #christianmeditation #twseries

Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’: "The tradition that we belong to and teach meditation from is a living transmission of the wisdom of the Holy Spirit." Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, live in London or online on 2 September. #booklaunch #wccmbooks #laurencefreeman #tastingwisdom #contemplativeleaders #christianmeditation #twseries

The Little Poor Man (Poverello), Francis of Assisi (1181-1226), was a new kind of saint and mystic. His convert, Clare of Assisi (1194-1253), sought to emulate his life of poverty and apostolic service by founding a female branch of the Franciscan order. Their writings and example formed one of the key traditions in Christian mysticism. In this video, Prof Bernard McGinn, mystics expert and Margaret Lane discuss the role of Francis and Clare of Assisi in the context of the Christian mystics, as part of a WCCM online series 'Into the Mystics'. You can watch the full series on WCCM video streaming platform, WCCM+ at https://wccmplus.org/programs/into-the-mystics Music: Final Soliloquy from YouTube AudioLibrary

John Main has become regarded as a modern spiritual master, whose teaching on contemplative prayer inaugurated a global community and spiritual movement. John Main studied Law at Trinity College Dublin (1950-54). After a short career as a diplomat in Malaya, where he discovered meditation as part of the universal wisdom, he taught Law at Trinity from 1956–58. After becoming a Benedictine monk he discovered meditation in his own tradition and dedicated the rest of his life to restoring it as central to Christian life. Set in the university context that helped form him, this conference explores key aspects of his life and teaching. John Main’s transforming insight is rooted in mystical theology and his emphasis on personal experience has brought new life to this tradition today.

In a conversation recorded in 2013, legendary investor Ray Dalio shares how more than 40 years of meditation profoundly shaped his life and career, deeming it the "biggest influence" on his success. He discusses its role in cultivating equanimity, creativity, and a unique detachment that enabled him to navigate high-stakes decisions and prioritize service over ego. Dalio advocates for meditation's physiological benefits, its ability to foster thoughtful disagreement in leadership, and its power to instill a sense of connection to the whole, ultimately believing it can even help address societal corruption through a deeper, more connected perspective.

EarthDaySession1andDadirriAudio by Laurence Freeman

EarthDaySession2andGroupAudio by Laurence Freeman

In the session, Tim Shriver explored ways we can relearn to live together, even when we disagree. This was session number 3 in our annual series, The Risk of Living Together (learn more here). You can learn more about Tim Shriver, UNITE, and the Dignity Index by visiting: https://www.dignity.us

Drawing on his 28 years at the IMF, including 14 as General Counsel, Sean Hagan shares his personal journey with meditation, emphasizing its profound impact on his ability to cultivate attention, find stability amidst pressure, and develop a crucial sense of detachment and other-centeredness essential for effective leadership and navigating the complexities of a global landscape.

In this series Laurence Freeman helps us rediscover the art of reading any sacred text contemplatively, by learning to engage with the books that make up the Hebrew and Christian Bibles.

In a thought-provoking reflection, Jane Williams explores Evelyn Underhill's call for church leaders to better equip people for a genuine encounter with God, highlighting Underhill's powerful assertion that "God is the interesting thing about religion." Williams argues that the great Christian mystics, far from being isolated figures, offer invaluable guidance on the pathways to and with God, demonstrating that profound prayer can lead to greater engagement with the world. She emphasizes that theology and contemplation are not opposed but complementary ways of exploring the divine, particularly through the insightful experiences of often overlooked women mystics who reveal the transformative reality of a God who actively seeks us. Ultimately, Williams suggests that following these mystical guides is an adventure into the heart of a loving God who satisfies our deepest longings.