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Christian Meditation
- Entering the Mind of Christ
- Narrated by: James Finley
- Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
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Publisher's Summary
In 1967, Thomas Merton traveled to Thailand, seeking to further the Buddhist-Christian dialogue that was his passion. This beloved Trappist monk and explorer of the inner life died unexpectedly on that trip, but not before writing a final letter to his brothers at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky. In the letter Merton wrote that he now realized that everything he had been searching for could be found at his own hermitage, within the Christian tradition.
It is in this spirit, with respect for all faiths, that James Finley offers Christian Meditation, an audio retreat about the fundamental practices at the heart of Christianity's own unique meditation tradition.
Beyond the Closed Horizon of the Ego
Since the time of the Desert Fathers in the third century, Finley begins, Christian mystics have practiced meditation as a way of opening to the direct presence of God in daily life. Legendary seekers such as Saint John of the Cross, Saint Teresa of Avila, and Meister Eckhart explored how meditation can lead us beyond the closed horizon of the ego, to an interior and holy refuge that is always available to us. In Christian Meditation, James Finley offers a gentle introduction to this all-transforming way of life and the ever-deepening realization of oneness with Christ it leads us to.
Enter the Cloud of Unknowing
Beginning with an overview of the Christian contemplative tradition and its historical roots, and complete with step-by-step instructions about how to progress in your own practice, Finley offers a personal retreat experience for you to practice along with at your own pace. In 12 complete sessions and more than seven hours of basic instruction with the beginner in mind, James Finley guides you along this path of awakening in order to glimpse the infinite union that holds the secret of who we really are.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-06-18
A must listen!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
This was perhaps the most profound, life-changing book I have ever listened to.
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Although Chapter 4 is extremely confusing to understand, it is obvious from the beginning the author is an expert in Christian Meditation and communicates to the utmost, very humbly, how to draw closer to Christ through active meditation. I have listened to this book three times already and still have not fully understood the depths as explained by the author.
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- mia
- 09-27-17
Best
The most beautiful, touching book I've ever listened to. I absolutely will listen again. And again
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- Holly
- 05-15-16
Wow just wow
One of the greatest books I've ever read - I am absolutely amazed. When it started I wasn't sure I would like it but a couple chapters in and when I was more focused when reading I started to hang on every word! So helpful and nourishing
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- Kristy
- 08-31-17
Simply beautiful
This is well delivered and so moving to listen to. I will share with others.
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- WaterFire
- 12-12-17
The real deal
Love this guy. Straight from and to the heart every time. Thank you thank you
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- Andrew Parsons
- 11-20-18
Love u James Finley. So refreshing
So refreshing, how can we claim the years have taught us anything if we cannot hear the secret that wispers in the Brooks. James Finley is that brooks.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-09-19
Deep Christian Insights
How to experience the love of God, which my soul thirsts for; very deep cool refreshing waters.
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- Arthur Shaw
- 03-26-21
Not Christ centered
It has some good guidance to what meditation is. Yet it does not focus on Jesus. Even though it is called Christian Mediation it concentrates on a more mystical understand of god.
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- KCosme
- 06-12-19
I am Definitely a Fan!
I was often moved to tears, even on my second listening! Finley's depth of experience and insight shine through over and over.
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- Cincy
- 01-12-19
I could not comprehend what this man was saying
This was about 15 hours of me scratching my head thinking "huh?" And "what exactly does that mean?" This book was beyond my intellectual incomprehension. My brain struggled and strained to figure out just what this all meant. The only plus side is it's easy to fall asleep to. I listen to this audio and I'm asleep in 15 minutes. So thanks for that, and thankful it was free with my credit.
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- cath haye
- 08-07-20
Excellent teaching
At first attempt I found James Finley's voice too monotone and relaxing which caused me to leave the series for a while. When I went back I found the material mesmerising in its depth and helpfulness. I would recommend this to anyone of any faith, tradition, or none, who wants to grow in the practice of meditation. The context here is christian but the method and goal are universal.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-28-20
It is great book!
I am very grateful for Jim Finley... it was a great time of reflection for me.
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- Svein Olav Nyberg
- 07-18-17
Brokenness
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The keyword that sits in my mind after reading this book is "brokenness". This is the entire key to why I do not rate this book so highly.
Contents: He has some good contents about the techniques of Christian meditation. I especially liked the idea of meditation on Jesus' eyes, and the in-outbreath "I love you" relay with God. If this were the entire contents, the book would probably be 1, at most 2 hours, and I would have given it 5 stars.
However, there is a lot more contents, and I must admit I was seeking Thomas Merton #2, and James Finley isn't. Finley's approach is not the direct God-seeking of Merton, but is rather a lot about existential psychotherapy and our "brokenness". While it is by all means important to recognise and accept brokenness, it seems to be the All for Finley, and the conclusion. I can't escape the feeling that an existentialist Jesus would have let the Samaritan stop by the wayside and let the mugged man really feel seen and realised in his brokenness, before moving on, with no healing. Accept brokenness, but do not heal it. Man does not become part of God's creation (the way they do with Merton), but merely stay small, broken worms whose only little measure of salvation is to realise that the are small and that they are broken.
Performance: Finley did the reading himself, and he sounds like a broken man. There was no energy to the steps of his reading, and even reading at this slow pace, you could hear the wobble of his inbreaths, as if he was nervous or not happy. I also tried speeding this up to 1.35, which worked fine, but he still sounds depressed, only at a higher speed.
And Mr Finley, if you are reading this: know that I write this with the greatest of love, and truly hope you will find more hope and energy. And I do heartily thank you for the meditation on the eyes of Jesus.
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- scott
- 05-14-17
A profound listen. Highly recommended.
An amazing reflection on mediation. A wealth of knowledge which I will use over and over again.
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