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In the world of Christianity, perhaps the most prominent, widely practiced, and highly cherished prayer is the Lord’s Prayer, also known as Our Father. This prayer was taught directly by Jesus Christ to his disciples who asked him how to pray to God. As John Paul Thomas writes in his chapter on the Lord’s Prayer from a Catholic perspective: The Lord’s Prayer is, indeed, a summary of the entire Gospel. It is called “The Lord’s Prayer” in that Jesus Himself gave it to us as

Christian meditation and Buddhist nondual practices like Mahamudra and Dzogchen offer profound ways to explore consciousness and spiritual awareness. While these traditions come from different cultural and religious backgrounds, their contemplative methods share surprising similarities and can enrich each other. This post examines how Christian contemplation can benefit from the advanced meditative techniques of Mahamudra and Dzogchen, revealing fresh perspectives on the natu

Christian meditation is a contemplative practice that seeks to deepen the relationship between the meditator and God. It involves a rich and immersive engagement with scripture, prayer, and the inner life, often emphasizing silence and stillness. Christian meditation traces its roots to Jesus of Nazareth himself, whose frequent sojourns in quiet places for deep prayerful communion with his heavenly Father serve as clear indicators of a deep contemplative life. After Jesus, we

At Awarezen, we approach contemplative practice creatively but seek to remain faithful to tradition. We recognize that there is much truth and efficacy in the treasures of tradition, treasures not to be treated in a cavalier fashion. As such, we receive tradition in the light of reflexive wisdom that learns from the past and gazes towards the future, imbued with practical wisdom for the emerging present. Hence, we make good use of three mantras to illuminate and guide our con

In a time when consumerism is amplified by artificial intelligence and global conflicts, even religion faces distortion. False ideologies rooted in sensuality and power have crept into spiritual teachings, misleading many. One such troubling trend is the hypergrace prosperity cult movement, which promises false prosperity and distorts the core values of faith. Amid this turmoil, a clear and strong moral voice is urgently needed. Pope Leo XIV has emerged as a leader who offers