In this virtual forum, Jonathan F.P. Rose and Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault peeled back the layers of one of the most innovative contemplative thinkers of our time. In "Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Christian Mythic" ( (https://www.porchlightbooks.com/product/thomas-keating-the-making-of-a-modern-christian-mystic--cynthia-bourgeault/isbn/9781645471844) Cynthia Bourgeault offers an intimate and groundbreaking portrait of a spiritual master who transcended traditional boundaries and reimagined the contemplative landscape.
This isn't just a book talk—it is an invitation to journey through the extraordinary spiritual metamorphosis of Thomas Keating, a Trappist monk who transformed from a traditional religious figure into a revolutionary mystic who bridged worlds, traditions, and states of consciousness.
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The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault is an Episcopal priest and writer. She has been a long-time advocate of the meditative practice of Centering Prayer and has worked closely with fellow teachers and colleagues including Thomas Keating, Bruno Barnhart, and Richard Rohr. Bourgeault has actively participated in numerous inter-spiritual dialogues and events with luminaries and leaders such as A.H. Almaas, Kabir Helminski, Swami Atmarupananda, and Rami Shapiro. Bourgeault is a member of the GPIW (Global Peace Initiative for Women) Contemplative Council and recipient of the 2014 Contemplative Voices award from Shalem Institute. She is a founding Director of both The Contemplative Society and the Aspen Wisdom School. She is also the author of many books, including The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three, The Meaning of Mary Magdalene, The Wisdom Jesus, Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening, Mystical Hope, and others. For more information on Cynthia Bourgeault’s work, please visit her website.
Cynthia Bourgeault's website: https://www.cynthiabourgeault.org/