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Exploration of Sufism

Charles follows in the footsteps of Thomas Merton in late 1986, by exploring audio tapes…

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…

Source of Peace

Quote from notes in Charles files: “I meditate several times a day for about 40…

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…

East West Dialogue

In 1988 Charles continued his exploration into the East West dialogue which would later lead…

Wisdom of Social Justice and Common Charity

July 17, 1988 Contents of a letter written by Charles. “Armageddon: There is a reference…

Swami Abhishiktananda

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

Bede Griffiths

Fr Charles visited Bede Griffiths’ ashram, Shantivanum in India in the late 1980’s. Bede wrote…

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