Bibliograph

The way of silence, engaging the sacred in daily life, Brother David Steindl-Rast

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The way of silence, engaging the sacred in daily life, Brother David Steindl-Rast

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The way of silence

Oclc number

918594610

Responsibility statement

Brother David Steindl-Rast

Sub title

engaging the sacred in daily life

Summary

"Austrian-born Benedictine monk David Steindl-Rast is one of the most influential and beloved spiritual teachers of our time. For decades, Brother David has divided his time between periods of monastic life at the Mount Saviour Monastery in New York and extensive lecture tours on five continents. He has brought spiritual depth into the lives of countless people, whom he touches through his lectures, his workshops and his writings. Brother David was one of the first Roman Catholics to participate in Buddhist-Christian dialogue, studying under Zen teachers and building bridges between religious traditions. His newest book, The Way of Silence, draws heavily on Buddhist teachings to cultivate the practice of deep listening: turning away from noise and distraction, paying attention, and embracing quiet"--Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Learning to pray in silence -- The homing instinct of the human heart -- The mystic in all of us -- Alive in body, mind, and spirit -- Encountering God through the senses -- Cultivating grateful joy -- Attuned to the dynamic order of love -- Standing on holy ground -- Our quest for ultimate meaning -- The mystical core of organized religion -- Meditation, one is the human spirit

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