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The Way of Unknowing: Expanding Spiritual Horizons through Meditation
Real wisdom and direction from one of the more solid and consistently helpful writers on meditation. 'The Living Church' Both those who constantly meditate and those who have just begun should find in it encouragement and support. 'Catholic News Service'
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142 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1989
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John Main
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John Main was a Benedictine monk who taught Christian meditation.
John Main was a Benedictine monk who taught Christian meditation.
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March 3, 2017
Being an INFP or, as my husband says, an INFPisces, telling me that there is only one way to do something is a sure way to get me not to do it at all. And that's what I didn't like about this book. Do I believe meditation is a great way to ground one's self and get closer to God? Absolutely! Do I think that everyone should meditate exactly the same way in order to do that? NO!
Main insists that we must meditate for 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the evening using the mantra, Maranatha, if we want to truly meditate. That's great if you're single, childless, or a monk and want to spend that amount of time.
I happen to be aware that most of us don't have that kind of time to set aside each day. Main also notes in this slender volume that it has taken him 30 years or so to reach this point. I will also say that he completely lost me when he totally trashed a nun because she doesn't think the way he does. I am so tired of old white men telling me that they are the only ones who know how to do things. Let us not forget that Jesus was Jewish and never lost sight of that.
My philosophy: set aside what time you can, when it works best for you, and breathe in and out slowly, focusing on a word that works best for you whether it be "Maranatha" or "Om" or something else. For example, some people like to use, "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have mercy on me, a sinner."
Main insists that we must meditate for 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the evening using the mantra, Maranatha, if we want to truly meditate. That's great if you're single, childless, or a monk and want to spend that amount of time.
I happen to be aware that most of us don't have that kind of time to set aside each day. Main also notes in this slender volume that it has taken him 30 years or so to reach this point. I will also say that he completely lost me when he totally trashed a nun because she doesn't think the way he does. I am so tired of old white men telling me that they are the only ones who know how to do things. Let us not forget that Jesus was Jewish and never lost sight of that.
My philosophy: set aside what time you can, when it works best for you, and breathe in and out slowly, focusing on a word that works best for you whether it be "Maranatha" or "Om" or something else. For example, some people like to use, "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have mercy on me, a sinner."
April 24, 2011
I have wanted to try meditation for a long time. This book has seen me on my way. :o)
"Say your mantra."
"Say your mantra."
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August 4, 2011Life changing...loved this book.
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