Reflection & Shared Silence: with Sr. Chân Đuc & Chris Whittington

How can Buddhism and Christianity enrich one another — and how might shared silence deepen friendship between traditions?

Sister Chân Đức (Sister Annabel Laity), Senior Dharma Teacher at Plum Village, and the first Western European woman ordained as a nun by Thich Nhat Hanh, joins Christian contemplative teacher Chris Whittington for a special online gathering.

Words from Thich Nhat Hanh: “Before I met Christianity, my only spiritual ancestor was the Buddha. But when I met beautiful men and women who are Christians, I came to know Jesus as a great teacher. Since that day, Jesus Christ has become one of my spiritual ancestors… I do not feel any conflict in me. Instead, I feel stronger because I have more than one root.”

What to expect?

• Sister Chân Đức will reflect on how Christianity has enriched her understanding and practice of Buddhism.
• Chris will reflect on how Buddhism has enriched his understanding and practice of Christianity.
• Their reflections will be followed by 25 minutes of shared silent meditation and a blessing from each tradition.

Event details:

• Saturday 22 August, 08:30–09:30 (UK time)
• Online and free to join
• Open to people of all faiths and none
• No previous experience of meditation is necessary

This special gathering comes ahead of Sister Chân Đức and Chris leading ‘Towards a Global Spirituality: Buddhist-Christian Wisdom for Inner Peace in a Troubled World’ together at the Being Peace Practice Centre (Plum Village UK) this September.

Please note: if you are already registered to attend Saturday morning meditation with The School of Contemplative Life, you do not need to register for this and will automatically receive an invitation.