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Fr Laurence Freeman gave a talk at "Googleplex", the Google headquarters in California, on Wednesday, 18th January. He visited the company at the  invitation of Chade-Meng Tan, the 110th employee of Google from its early days, who now focuses on introducing contemplative practices for its staff. 

Laurence spoke from the Christian tradition of meditation on the theme "Knowledge is love", showing the practice of meditation as a way to reach a level of knowledge beyond the intellectual: the knowledge that comes from the heart. After the lecture the participants experienced a short meditation session and had time for questions.

JOURNEY TO THE HEART

Christian Contemplation Throughout the Centuries - an illustrated guide

Edited by Kim Nataraja

Published by Canterbury Press in the UK, Orbis in the US and Novalis in Canada November 2011.

At a time when there is often a bewildered superficiality in the spiritual marketplace, this book will be a help and longterm friend for many seekers of all traditions as well as those without a named path.

In an alluring and refreshing way it guides us through the rich stream of Christian Mysticism from its inception to today. By using key spiritual teachers as stepping stones along the way we are able to form a personcentred overview of the great tradition that has helped shape us all.

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The new online Christian Meditation Timer will allow you to set the preparation time (optional) and the meditation time.

Your meditation session will begin and end at the crystal clear sound of a tibetan bowl sampled at 44.1 Khz while placid clouds will float around a blue sky background.

Click HERE to try the Christian Meditation Timer

The WCCM IT Team

The October issue of the International Newsletter is now available on the website. In  addition to Fr Laurence's spiritual letter read a special report on meditation and art. And reports from: The John Main Seminar 2011 (photo), The International School Retreat Fara Sabina Retreat, the Bere Island 10 Day Retreat, In Focus woth Adriano Massi our IT wizard, reviews, news and and other highlights.