Modern day mystic, Episcopal priest, writer, and internationally known
retreat leader, Cynthia Bourgeault divides her time between solitude at her
seaside hermitage in Maine, and a demanding schedule traveling globally to
teach and spread the recovery of the Christian contemplative and Wisdom
path.
She has been a long-time advocate of the meditative practice of Centering
Prayer and has worked closely with fellow teachers and colleagues including
Thomas Keating, Bruno Barnhart, and Richard Rohr. Cynthia has actively
participated in numerous inter-spiritual dialogues and events with
luminaries and leaders such as A.H. Almaas, Kabir Helminski, Swami
Atmarupananda, and Rami Shapiro.
Cynthia is a member of the GPIW (Global Peace Initiative for Women)
Contemplative Council and recipient of the 2014 Contemplative Voices award
from Shalem Institute. She is a founding Director of both The Contemplative
Society and the Aspen Wisdom School. She continues to contribute to The
Contemplative Society in her role as Principal Teacher and advisor.
Cynthia is the author of eight books: The Holy Trinity and the Law of
Three, The Meaning of Mary Magdalene, The Wisdom Jesus, Centering
Prayer and Inner Awakening, Mystical Hope, The Wisdom Way of
Knowing, Chanting the Psalms, and Love is Stronger than Death. More detail on these books
can be found here. She has
also authored or contributed to numerous articles on the Christian Wisdom
path in publications such as Parabola Magazine, Gnosis Magazine, and
Sewanee Theological Review.
Cynthia Bourgeault is currently one of the core faculty members at The
Living School for Action and Contemplation.
Listen to Tami Simon's in-depth audio podcast interviews with Cynthia Bourgeault:
When Two Become One: Love Beyond Death »
Encountering the Wisdom Jesus »
