Meditation and mindfulness in the Christian tradition
This series of 10 experiential workshops is an opportunity to tap into a deep spring of love, joy, peace and compassion at the centre of our being. The course will introduce and draw on the ancient wisdom of several traditions of contemplative prayer, primarily based on the Christian tradition, including Lectio Divina, Visio Divina, imaginative contemplation, mantra meditation and centring prayer. No previous experience is necessary.
Join us and cultivate a transforming, healing awareness of the Divine presence in daily life, as we learn how to meditate:
- on Christian Scripture and other sacred texts;
- by using a prayer word or mantra;
- through mindfulness of the breath and body;
- on icons and other artworks;
- by using visualisation.
During our time together we will practise meditation.
Each session runs from 11am to 12:30pm. You are invited to a BYO lunch after each session.
Dates: 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 March, 8 March, 22 March, 5 April, 12 April, 26 April and 3 May.
Note: we will not meet on 29 March or 19 April - we will meet on the long weekends including Saturday 8 March and 26 April.
The course will be facilitated by Roland Ashby and Ottavia Pittella.
Roland Ashby, who is a writer and author (see his blog Living Water at www.thelivingwater.com.au) and the Coordinator of the World Community for Christian Meditation in Victoria, has an MA in theology, majoring in contemplative spirituality. He has nearly 25 years experience as a meditator and is an experienced facilitator of meditation.
Ottavia Pittella is a spiritual director and meditation teacher. She holds a Certificate in Guiding Meditation in the Christian Tradition from Australian Catholic University and she brings the experience of her personal practice and in depth study of the Tradition for over twenty years.
Fees
There is a charge of $110 ($99 for WellSpring members). These fees are for the series of 10 workshops and there will be no refunds once registered or if folks can not make some sessions.
Please do not let finance be a reason you do not come. Please contact us.
You may choose to sponsor someone else to come, or contribute to their cost. If so, please select the number of sponsorship tickets you wish to buy (in units of $20).
03 9885 0277
info@wellspringcentre.org.au
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