A Simple Way: The Path of Christian Meditation

by Laurence Freeman

Meditation is a pilgrimage to your own centre, your own heart. The basic theology of meditation is that at the core of our being, in our heart, is the mind of Christ. In this book, Fr Laurence shows us a simple way of reaching that centre, a path that will take us through the noise, distraction and agitation of the mind to the silent, still centre of the heart where we experience the transforming love of God. Fr Laurence's simple, clear instruction encourages us to begin this life-changing pilgrimage.

66 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 28, 2004

About the author

Laurence Freeman is a Benedictine monk of the Congregation of Monte Oliveto Maggiore in the Abbey of S Maria del Pilastrello, Lendinara Italy. With Irish and English roots, Laurence Freeman was educated by the Benedictines and studied English Literature at New College, Oxford University. Before entering monastic life, he worked with the United Nations in New York, in Banking and Journalism.

He is Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM) a global, inclusive contemplative community. He now resides at Bonnevaux, the WCCM international home in France, and a centre for peace where meditation is practiced and taught as a way to personal and organisational transformation.

A writer, citizen of the world and international teacher, Fr Laurence is the author of many articles and books including: Light Within, The Selfless Self, Your Daily Practice, Jesus: The Teacher Within, First Sight: The Experience of Faith, Web of Silence, and his latest book Good Work Meditation for Personal and Organizational Transformation. He collaborated with the Dalai Lama on many dialogues and the groundbreaking book The Good Heart.

Freeman was awarded the Order of Canada in 2012 in recognition of his work for interfaith dialogue and the promotion of world peace.

Reviews

[Books Of The Way · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent addition and supplication to John Main's methodology for Christian Meditation. Definitely worth reading.

[Emerson John Tiu Ng · Rating 5 out of 5]

...a book that will teach you how to do a Christian Meditation...