When we practice Christian meditation we accept the invitation to our life. It is Christianity’s prayer of silence. We rest from striving and allow ourselves to become self-forgetful, open, and attentive to the presence of God within and around us.
People who meditate in the practice community regularly speak about feeling more peaceful, compassionate, and connected – to God, to others, to themselves and to all creation. The impact of meditation ripples out, shaping how we live and relate to those around us.
Each online gathering includes:
A reminder that you don’t need to sign-up each week. If you register once, we will add you to our reminder email that is sent out every Friday with the Zoom link and passcode. If at any time you don’t wish to receive these emails, just change your communication preferences by clicking the link at the bottom of a email from us.
These online gatherings are carefully crafted to be relevant and accessible to anyone searching for truth and peace, regardless of their faith or beliefs. There is no need to join with any prior knowledge or experience – many people they join the group have never meditated before.
A blend of teaching and silence with some conversation. People frequently tell us that we host a very safe and welcoming space for people to explore contemplative Christianity and practice meditation together.
Chris Whittington is the Founder of The School of Contemplative Life. He was introduced to contemplative practice during several years of formation when he lived at the Benedictine monastery of Prinknash Abbey in England. Chris’ monastic teachers taught meditation as a universal wisdom found within all the great spiritual traditions, a pathway to peace and solidarity with people of all faiths and none. Following an introduction by the Abbot of the Prinknash community, Chris subsequently studied at the Dalai Lama’s monastery in Dharamshala, India.
Chris regularly delivers talks, workshops and retreats and has introduced the practice of meditation in the Christian tradition to thousands of people in the UK and abroad. He is known for his ability to communicate the subtleties of the practice and complex spiritual texts in simple, practical ways, resonant with the challenges of daily life.
Chris is the author of The Missing Peace published by Canterbury Press.
We receive emails every week from people who reflect on how the practice is transforming their lives. A few recent comments are shown at the bottom of the page.
Events organised by The School of Contemplative Life are subject to our Event Terms & Conditions (available in full here). Where an event is organised and hosted by a third party, their own terms and conditions apply.
Please note: our events and those we contribute to or lead on behalf of a third party should be understood as providing spiritual guidance and advice to help participants deepen their own meditation practice and understanding. If you have any mental, emotional or physical health conditions, please ask your medical practitioner if it is advisable for you to attend and make sure you always follow your medical practitioner’s advice.
All Bursary applications are administered by The School of Contemplative Life in accordance with our Bursary Guidelines.
Any donations made will support The School of Contemplative Life, a UK registered charity.