Cynthia Bourgeault Interviews Thomas Keating

An interview morphed into a marvelous conversation between Cynthia Bourgeault and Fr. Thomas Keating.

In it Fr. Thomas discusses his experience of monastic life in the 50’s, the influence of Thomas Merton, the wisdom learned from Buddhism and eastern religions, the practical insights gained from TM (transcendental meditation), and his greater awareness of the oneness of reality.

He recalls Thomas Merton's three main tasks of contemplatives: to renew their own tradition and live it; to appreciate the importance of sharing it in the world in some way that impacts on the social issues and cares of those most in need; and finally, the importance of inner spiritual dialogue among the religious wisdom teachers of the world.

The words of Fr. Thomas are a testimony to the power of consenting and saying yes to the presence and action of God in one’s life.

Thanks to Integral Life and Ken Wilber for allowing us to share this 2015 recording and the others at    • Return to the Heart of Christ Conscio...  .

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