Essential Teachings

A selection of writings that enables a greater understanding of Christian meditation as a profound spiritual practice that is rooted in the Christian tradition.

THE TEACHINGS

Need a deeper understanding of the significance and purpose of Christian Meditation? The following teachings from John Main and Laurence Freeman are aimed at explaining meditation as a profound spiritual practice that is rooted in the Christian tradition, and as a way of leaving one’s self behind to become a true follower of Jesus.

Meditation and Christian Faith

by John Main OSB

Meditation and Christian Faith

Meditation and Our Relationship with God

Meditation and Following Jesus

Meditation and Union with God through Jesus

The Aim of Christian Prayer

Meditation on the Journey of Prayer

Meditation and the Prayer of Jesus

The Significance of the Mantra

The Purpose of the Mantra

Meditation and Christian Prayer

by Laurence Freeman OSB

The Seven Teachings of Jesus on Prayer

The Wheel of Prayer

Why We Meditate

by John Main OSB

Fullness of Being

Fullness of Life

From Self-Centredness to God-Centredness

Living from the Centre

The Experience of Love

Leaving Self Behind