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We often speak about the desire to bring peace to our troubled world, praying and working for an end to the numerous global conflicts and wars. We, also, talk about
A central text in the Buddhist tradition – the Diamond Sutra – offers this key piece of advice: A bodhisattva should develop a mind that alights nowhere We can understand
Aldous Huxley, 1894-1963, English writer and philosopher, was described by a contemporary as “a man of enormous intellect and gentle objectivity… one of the most hugely civilised human beings I
You can subscribe to Fr Laurence’s daily reflections throughout Lent from the WCCM Mailings page. To sign up, subscribe to the WCCM Daily Mailings and at the options select Lent
Office Assistant – WCCM in the UK Would you or someone you know be able to help with general office duties (processing donations, updating database, responding to enquiries etc) to
Today we are celebrating the life of John Main, the founding inspiration of the World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM). John Main passed away at the age of 56 in
UPDATE: A new issue of the WCCM International Newsletter is now available for download. The latest issue of Meditation News, the UK Community Newsletter is now available to download and
All are welcome at Benedict’s Well! Benedict’s Well is an International online meditation and reflection group that meets on Zoom every Monday at 9 a.m. GMT for a total of
A WCCM in the UK and Meditatio Gathering with Rev Dr Sarah Bachelard It’s often said the crises of our age reflect a crisis in our humanity. We live
There was a warm and friendly welcome awaiting the 22 souls who arrived at the Kairos centre on Friday afternoon from all over the country to meditate, exchange ideas, and
I arrived at Bonnevaux in the late afternoon of the 21st of May this year. Looking out onto the abbey, suitcase still in hand, I was pointed to the chapel.
I would like to share how I came to this idea of team leadership. It seems so obvious now but has not been the current practice. Roger and I had
The weekly reflections for Advent by Laurence Freeman, a Benedictine monk and Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation, are to help those following them prepare for the celebration
Allowing God to be Free – Intensive Silent Meditation Retreat Speaker – Liz Watson 27 January to 4 February, 2024 Bonnevaux – On the Ground, 86370 Marçay, France To be
A message from Roz Stockley, Chair of Trustees   Dear Friends and Fellow Meditators ANNUAL APPEAL – PLEASE HELP US TO CONTINUE OUR MISSION Firstly, thank you for being a
The latest issue of Meditation News, the UK Community Newsletter is now available to download and read here. Printed copies should be with subscribers in the middle of September. Some
Over the last few months the Action Group has been considering what might be the best way to go forward with publication and distribution of the UK newsletter. Our colleagues
This second Meditatio letter brings more news of the development of Outreach in the UK and some exciting Climate Crisis International Information that I hope you will be interested to
I am new to the role of Special Interest Coordinator for Clergy who meditate, with a particular focus on contemplative church which is the heart of ecumenism. I am hoping
Why the choice of title? Father Laurence and leaders of WCCM silent retreats have often encouraged participants to write haikus. The wonderful speaker at this year’s UK Conference’, Mark Burrows,
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