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The Desert Fathers
Charles would often share John Cassian’s work describing the Desert Fathers during his monthly meditations…

Fr Lawrence Freeman
Fr Charles corresponded with Lawrence Freemen between 1987-1997 and sought his advice on methods of…

Karl Rahner
Karl Rahner was a major early influence on not only Charles’ thinking about contemplation but…

Centering Prayer of Thomas Keating
Charles’ spiritual life takes a turn in 1987 as his meditation practice evolves once again…

Willigis Jäger
In the late 1980’s, Charles attended a meditation retreats in Portland, Oregon led by Willigis…

Lives of Heart and Soul – Maclean’s Magazine – 1987 Article
In the late 1980’s there was a growing contemplative – new consciousness movement across Canada…

Holy Earth has Value Beyond Economics
Quotes: “Today, throughout the earth we seem to have unleashed powers that we can no…

Benedictine Priory in Montreal
Before embarking on his trip to India, Charles stayed at the Benedictine Priory for an…

Contemplative Life Achieves Renewed Attention
Quotes: “In meditation we are trying to do something immeasurably more than seeking to think…

Swami Abhishiktananda
In many of Charles’ meditation retreats beginning around 1988, he would share a video recording…

Judy Hagen – Hunt for History – History of the Hermitage (1989)
Judy explores the path Charles Brandt took to become a Hermit Priest. In the interview…

East-West Dialogue
Several conversations between Charles and Bede Griffiths, Pascaline Coff and Thomas Keating came about because…

Interview with Father Bede Griffiths
by Father Charles Brandt In 1989, Father Charles Brandt travelled to the Shantivanam ashram in…

Letter from Bede Griffiths – Response to Vatican
A remarkable response from Bede Griffiths to the Vatican’s discourse on the rise of meditation.