The Speaking Silence: A Guide to Prayer-Centered Meditation

The Speaking Silence: A Guide to Prayer-Centered Meditation

How do you respond to your longing for a deeper life that touches all aspects of your being? In our challenging times, many are searching for ways to connect to inner resources of quiet and spiritual renewal. Some people turn to prayer, expressing the deep longing of their heart to connect to the divine. Other people draw their attention within, seeking the stillness of meditation. Prayer and meditation enliven the heart and enlighten the mind, opening the doors within us to greater peace and freedom. The Speaking Silence draws on the teachings of the some of the world's great spiritual traditions of prayer, meditation, and contemplation to present a contemporary guidebook to accompany your journey. Whether you are a religious person looking to tap the spiritual resources of your tradition or have a general interest in spirituality, or a seasoned explorer of consciousness and inner states, The Speaking Silence will provide a rich feast for your heart, mind, body and soul. Both practical and inspiring, this book will teach you some of the important concepts and ideas that can undergird the practices of prayer, meditation, and contemplation, along with a diversity of spiritual exercises to unfold them daily in your life. Edwin Shendelman is an instructor in prayer-centered meditation, contemplative energy practices, and Qigong. He has explored many of the world's spiritual traditions with an emphasis on prayer, meditation, and contemplative practices for more than forty years. Since 2013 he has offered classes and courses in applied mysticism and related topics in Toronto, Canada.