The International Centre
The World Community
for Christian Meditation
St. Mark's, Myddelton Square
London EC1R 1XX
England, UK
International Office:
+44 20 7278 2070
Email: welcome@wccm.org

How to Meditate

Find a quiet place. Sit down with your back upright. Sit still.

Gently close your eyes and begin to recite your prayer-word, or mantra, silently, interiorly and lovingly throughout the time of your meditation: "Ma-ra-na-tha." Say it as four equally-stressed syllables.

It is an Aramaic word (which is the language that Jesus spoke) and it means "Come, Lord." It is found in the Scriptures and is one of the earliest prayers in the Christian tradition.

Do not think about the meaning of the word. Just give your attention to the sound of it throughout the time of your meditation, from the beginning to the end. Whenever distractions arise, simply return to your mantra. Meditate for 30 minutes each morning and each evening, every day of your life. Father John always said: "Just say your word." Meditation is a way of pure prayer marked by silence, stillness, and simplicity.

Read a growing list of "Frequently Asked Questions" about the practice of Christian meditation.

Read John Main's "Opening Prayer" with an introduction and commentary by Father Laurence Freeman here.

Listen to a brief Introduction to Christian meditation by John Main OSB.

Listen to a brief Introduction to Christian meditation by Laurence Freeman OSB:
[Quicktime] | [Real Audio] | [Streaming Audio]

Como meditar "Encuentre un lugar silencioso..."

Cómo meditar "Siéntate derecho y muy quieto..."

Hoe mediteer je? "Ga zitten. Zit stil en recht..."

Hvordan mediterer man "Sid ned. Sid stille med ret ryg..."

Comment méditer "Asseyez-vous..."

Wie geht das: meditieren? "Setzen Sie sich..."

Kif Timmedita. "Oqghod bilqieghda..."

Hvordan mediterer du? "Sitt ned. Sitt stille og rakt..."

Como meditar "Sente-se ereto e quieto..."

Come meditare "Trova un posto tranquillo..."

Visite también la web en español de La Comunidad Meditación Cristiana en Méxicoen.



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