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Contemplation comes from the latin root templum (from Greek temnein: to cut or divide), and means to separate something from its environment, and to enclose it in a sector. Contemplation is the Latin translation of Greek 'theory'. In a religious sense it is a type of prayer or meditation. Within Christianity it is related to mysticism, and portrayed by the works of authors such as Teresa of Avila, Margery Kempe, Augustine Baker and Thomas Merton. Many religions share the concept of contemplation. Naropa University, for example, offers a Master's program in contemplative education in the context of Buddhism.
Other usage
In a non-religious sense, contemplation can also mean:
- an act of considering with attention;
- the act of regarding steadily.
Christianity :: Zen and Other Religions
Mysticism :: Prayer
Meditation :: Religion and Spirituality
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Shalem Institute - Ecumenical Christian organization devoted to the support of contemplative spirituality. Draws on the rich resources of contemplative tradition with emphasis on direct, loving presence of God. It pays attention to the convergence of contemplative insight with compassion, discernment, and action in response to God's call for a world of shalom.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Shalem Institute. Dedicated to the support of contemplative living and leadership. ]
Campion House and Osterley Retreats - Centre of Ignatian spirituality and lay ministry training in West London, run by Jesuits and Lorettos. Provides schedule of talks and overview.
Meta Description: [ Osterley Retreats and Campion House ]
Glorify His Name - Provides classic writings by renown pillars of the Church.
Meta Description: [ Free online books (eBooks) by St. Bernard, St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Avila, Brother Lawrence, Andrew Murray, A. B. Simpson, F. B. Meyer, D. L. Moody, A. J. Gordon, A. W. Tozer and E. M. Bounds, with useful links to other sites with free online Christian books and audio sermons. ]
Join My Journey - A new reflection uploaded every day, based on the Liturgy of the Word from the Catholic Mass.
Kyrie.com: Prayer - Essays and resources.
Pacific Center for Spiritual Formation - An ecumenical Christian organization located in San Francisco Bay area and devoted to contemplative spirituality and interfaith understanding. Includes schedules for groups, workshops and retreats.
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Practice God's Presence - Exclusively devoted to Brother Lawrence's The Practice Of The Presence of God for a simple life of quiet joy. On-line book, articles, resources.
Meta Description: [ The complete resource for Practicing Gods Presence, Home of The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence, THE GOSPEL, Reflections,special MIDI selections, regularly updated ]
Readings and Sites for the Spiritual Journey - A selection of prayers and reflections on the spiritual life, largely Christian, and links to similar sites
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The Pacifica Center for Solitude - Non-profit organization in California that's primarily a retreat and meditation center associated with the Community of St Francis.
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The World Community for Christian Meditation - Supports the practice of meditation as taught by John Main OSB and Lawrence Freeman OSB. Includes resources, webcast and training information, reflections and online meditation group.
Meta Description: [ The World Community for Christian Meditation is a global spiritual community that continues the work begun by the Benedictine monk John Main in teaching Christian meditation as a way to restore the contemplative dimension of Christian faith in the life of the church. ]
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