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Deacons PodLetting Go of the Drama - Fr. Laurence Freeman, OSBMeditation and contemplative prayer may help people take a break from the drama in their lives, and be a balm to polarization in our society.Those are just two of several takeaways from this special episode of Deacons Pod featuring Fr. Laurence Freeman, OSB, a Benedictine monk and director of the World Community for Christian Meditation.Their conversation includes details on teaching meditation to children.ABOUT THE SHOW:Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it’s especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the...2024-06-181h 01
WCCM AudioHomily by Laurence Freeman for ChristmasDay 2023Homily by Laurence Freeman for ChristmasDay 20232023-12-2615 min
WCCM AudioHomily by Laurence Freeman for Christmas Eve 2023Homily by Laurence Freeman for Christmas Eve 20232023-12-2616 min
WCCM AudioHomily with Laurence Freeman - 30th Sunday in Ordinary TimeHomily with Laurence Freeman - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time2023-10-2919 min
WCCM AudioHomily with Laurence Freeman - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeHomily with Laurence Freeman - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Matthew 16:21-272023-09-0325 min
Dawn of an Era of Well-Being: The PodcastCatholicism with Father Laurence FreemanWelcome to the THIRD season of Dawn of an Era of Well-Being. This season we are dedicating our focus to the world’s religions, and discovering how religion and spirituality can help bring us together in a more harmonious condition.This week we are pleased to present a truly extraordinary conversation on the Catholic faith with the Benedictine monk and Catholic Priest, Father Laurence Freeman.With Irish and English roots, Laurence Freeman was educated by the Benedictines and studied English Literature at New College, Oxford University. Before entering monastic life, he worked with th...2023-08-291h 19
Dawn of an Era of Well-BeingCatholicism with Father Laurence FreemanWelcome to the THIRD season of Dawn of an Era of Well-Being. This season we are dedicating our focus to the world’s religions, and discovering how religion and spirituality can help bring us together in a more harmonious condition.
This week we are pleased to present a truly extraordinary conversation on the Catholic faith with the Benedictine monk and Catholic Priest, Father Laurence Freeman.
With Irish and English roots, Laurence Freeman was educated by the Benedictines and studied English Literature at New College, Oxford University. Before entering monastic life, he worked with the United Na...2023-08-291h 19
WCCM AudioHomily With Laurence Freeman - 16th Sunday In Ordinary TimeHomily with Laurence Freeman - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Matthew 13:24-432023-07-2421 min
WCCM AudioHomily with Laurence Freeman 15th Sunday In Ordinary TimeHomily with Laurence Freeman 15th Sunday In Ordinary Time. Gospel Matthew 13:1-232023-07-1719 min
WCCM AudioHomily with Laurence Freeman 14th Sunday In Ordinary TimeContemplative Eucharist - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time , from Bonnevaux. Homily by Laurence Freeman OSB on the Gospeal Matthew 11:25-30.2023-07-1114 min
medDesign by TrigHow Can Startups Navigate the Complex World of Intellectual Property? with Laurence FreemanIn this episode of the medDesign Podcast, we delve into the world of healthcare innovation and intellectual property with Laurence Freeman, CEO of Oakbay LLC. Laurence shares his extensive experience in advancing groundbreaking healthcare products and navigating the complexities of intellectual property commercialization.
Key Topics Covered:
Intellectual Property in Healthcare: Understand the different types of intellectual property and their significance in the healthcare industry.
IP Management for Startups: Learn how startups can protect their innovations and navigate the patent process.
Data Science & AI in Healthcare: Explore the impact of high-quality data and AI-driven solutions on healthcare innovation.
The Future...2023-05-0243 min
WCCM Audio3rd Sunday of Easter - Homily by Laurence Freeman3rd Sunday of Easter - Homily by Laurence Freeman
Luke 24:13-352023-04-2314 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Easter SundayLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Easter Sunday2023-04-0904 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Holy SaturdayLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Holy Saturday2023-04-0705 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Good FridayLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Good Friday2023-04-0605 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Holy ThursdayLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Holy Thursday2023-04-0505 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Wednesday of Holy WeekLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Wednesday of Holy Week2023-04-0405 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Tuesday of Holy WeekLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Tuesday of Holy Week2023-04-0305 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Monday of Holy WeekLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Monday of Holy Week2023-04-0205 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Palm SundayLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Palm Sunday2023-04-0105 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Saturday Lent Week FiveLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Saturday Lent Week Five2023-03-3105 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Friday Lent Week FiveLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Friday Lent Week Five2023-03-3105 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Thursday Lent Week FiveLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Thursday Lent Week Five2023-03-2904 min
Science & Wisdom LIVEFr Laurence Freeman on Is Meditation a Form of Prayer?Join Father Laurence Freeman OSB a Catholic priest and a Benedictine monk of the Monastery of Sta Maria di Pilastrello, in Italy, and the Director of the World Community for Christian Meditation. As he explores Is meditation a form of prayer?Freeman emphasizes meditation as a form of prayer, a tool for connecting with the divine and achieving inner peace. He explores how meditation helps us transcend our egos, fostering love and letting go of negativity.Drawing inspiration from the early Christian monks who utilized meditation for spiritual growth, Freeman shares their practices and their...2023-03-2908 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Wednesday Lent Week FiveLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Wednesday Lent Week Five2023-03-2805 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Monday Lent Week FiveLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Monday Lent Week Five2023-03-2605 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Fifth Sunday of LentLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Fifth Sunday of Lent2023-03-2606 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Wednesday Lent Week FourLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Wednesday Lent Week Four2023-03-2405 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Saturday Lent Week FourLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Saturday Lent Week Four2023-03-2404 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Monday Lent Week FourLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Monday Lent Week Four2023-03-2405 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Friday Lent Week FourLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Friday Lent Week Four2023-03-2304 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Thursday Lent Week FourLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Thursday Lent Week Four2023-03-2204 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Wednesday Lent Week FourLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Wednesday Lent Week Four2023-03-2105 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Tuesday Lent Week FourLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Tuesday Lent Week Four2023-03-2005 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Fourth Sunday of LentLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Fourth Sunday of Lent2023-03-1805 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Saturday Lent Week ThreeLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Saturday Lent Week Three2023-03-1703 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Friday Lent Week ThreeLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Friday Lent Week Three2023-03-1605 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Thursday Lent Week ThreeLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Thursdayy Lent Week Three2023-03-1505 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Wednesday Lent Week ThreeLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Wednesday Lent Week Three2023-03-1405 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Tuesday Lent Week ThreeLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Tuesday Lent Week Three2023-03-1405 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Monday Lent Week ThreeLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Monday Lent Week Three2023-03-1205 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: The Third Sunday of LentLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: The Third Sunday of Lent2023-03-1105 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Saturday Lent Week TwoLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Saturday Lent Week Two2023-03-1005 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Friday Lent Week TwoLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Friday Lent Week Two2023-03-0905 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Thursday Lent Week TwoLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Thursday Lent Week Two2023-03-0805 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Wednesday Lent Week TwoLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Wednesday Lent Week Two2023-03-0806 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Tuesday Lent Week TwoLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Tuesday Lent Week Two2023-03-0605 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Monday Lent Week TwoLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Monday Lent Week Two2023-03-0606 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Second SundayLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Second Sunday2023-03-0505 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Saturday Week OneLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Saturday Week One2023-03-0304 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Friday Week OneLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Friday Week One2023-03-0105 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Thursday Week OneLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Thursday Week One2023-03-0105 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Wednesday Week OneLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: WednesdayLent Week One2023-02-2805 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Tuesday Lent Week OneLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Tuesday Lent Week One2023-02-2705 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Monday Week 1Lent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Monday Week 12023-02-2704 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: First SundayLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: First Sunday2023-02-2505 min
WCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Saturday after Ash WednesdayLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Saturday after Ash Wednesday2023-02-2404 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Friday after Ash WednesdayLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Friday after Ash Wednesday2023-02-2304 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Thursday after Ash WednesdayLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Thursday after Ash Wednesday2023-02-2305 minWCCM AudioLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Ash WednesdayLent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Ash Wednesday2023-02-2104 min
Pushing Boundaries with Dr. Thomas R VernyFather Laurence Freeman OSB, meditation as a way to personal and social transformationMy guest today is Father Laurence Freeman OSB, a Benedictine monk of the Congregation of Monte Olivetto Maggiore in Italy. Fr Laurence was educated by the Benedictines and studied English Literature at Oxford University. He is the Director of the World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM) an inclusive contemplative community based in Bonnevaux. Fr Laurence is a prolific author. His books include: Light within, the Selfless Self, Your Daily Practice, Jesus: the Teacher Within, First Sight: The Experience of Faith, Web of Silence and Good Work: Meditation for Personal and Organizational Transformation. He has collaborated with the Dalai Lam...2022-12-1252 min
How to Train a Happy MindMeditation, Science, and Christianity with Father Laurence Freeman #109Catholic priest and Benedictine monk Father Laurence Freeman discusses the role of community, meditation, contemplation, and science in his life and his dialogues with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He emphasizes his trust in humanity and the importance of wonder in our daily lives. Episode 109: https://www.skepticspath.org/podcast/meditation-science-and-christianity-with-father-laurence-freeman/Support the show2022-06-0721 min
The Small & Supercharged PodcastHow to record better videos for social media in 2022It's been a while since I recorded an interview with someone in person, but on today's episode I'm joined by my video and podcast editor (who's also my husband, but you'll probably get quite quickly!), Laurence Freeman. We all know that the popularity of video continues to surge on social media- but how can we take better videos? How can what we capture make editing easier and faster? And does sound really matter if we're looking at the moving pictures?! On this episode, Laurence shares the knowledge he's gathered from editing videos for me and...2022-01-1247 min
Contemplative RevolutionJohn Main And The Monastic Tradition Of Prayer with Laurence FreemanIn this podcast, Father Laurence Freeman speaks about meditation in the monastic tradition. The word tradition is a dynamic word: it means 'transmission', it's a process in which we are constantly receiving, adapting and passing on -the very nature of the Gospel, a transmission of a living word.
Laurence then continues on talking of John Main as a contemporary figure within this ancient tradition. This talk is part of A Week of Study and Practice at San Anselmo, Rome, Italy, 2015.2021-08-271h 18
Buddha at the Gas Pump601. Laurence FreemanLaurence Freeman is a Benedictine monk and teacher and is Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM) a global, inclusive contemplative community. He resides at the international centre of the WCCM at Bonnevaux Centre for Peace near Paris.
With Irish and English roots, he was educated by the Benedictines and studied English Literature at New College, Oxford University. Before entering monastic life, he worked with the United Nations in New York, in Banking and Journalism.
Fr. Laurence is a monk of the Benedictine Congregation of Monte Oliveto Maggiore. John Main was his teacher and Fr. Laurence assisted him in...2021-06-1400 min
Contemplative RevolutionSuccess, Failure and Meaning with Laurence FreemanThis is part of the Monte Oliveto retreat which took place in 2015 led by Laurence Freeman OSB and Giovanni Felicioni.You can find the full content from the retreat in the online course Love and the Gift of FailureSoundtrack: Aourourou by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.
2021-03-261h 03
Science & Wisdom LIVEPart 2 - Destructive Emotions & Distorted Perceptions - Dr. Elena Antonova, Dr. Wendy Hasenkamp, Geshe Tenzin Namdak and Father Laurence FreemanTwo scientists, Dr. Elena Antonova and Dr. Wendy Hasenkamp, join two contemplative practitioners, Geshe Tenzin Namdak and Father Laurence Freeman, for a lively discussion on negative emotions and their possible solutions, moderated by Scott Snibbe. The dialogue begins with an exploration of why we call certain emotions ‘negative’ or ‘destructive’, and how they can lead to patterns of behaviour that bring suffering to ourselves and others. The speakers discuss the possible antidotes to non-virtuous states of mind, and how contemplative traditions offer us practical tools to let go of the...2020-12-1930 min
Science & Wisdom LIVEPart 1 - Destructive Emotions & Distorted Perceptions - Dr. Elena Antonova, Dr. Wendy Hasenkamp, Geshe Tenzin Namdak and Father Laurence FreemanTwo scientists, Dr. Elena Antonova and Dr. Wendy Hasenkamp, join two contemplative practitioners, Geshe Tenzin Namdak and Father Laurence Freeman, for a lively discussion on negative emotions and their possible solutions, moderated by Scott Snibbe. The dialogue begins with an exploration of why we call certain emotions ‘negative’ or ‘destructive’, and how they can lead to patterns of behaviour that bring suffering to ourselves and others. The speakers discuss the possible antidotes to non-virtuous states of mind, and how contemplative traditions offer us practical tools to let go of the...2020-12-1031 min
Contemplative RevolutionWaiting is Being Fully Present with Laurence Freeman OSBThis podcast Waiting is Being Fully Present was held by Father Laurence Freeman during the Bonnevaux Advent retreat in 2019. Soundtrack: Aourourou by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.
2020-11-1340 min
Catedral de San IsidroPadre Laurence Freeman OSB en la CatedralEl 16 de agosto del 2018, recibimos al P. Laurence Freeman, OSB (sacerdote y monje benedictino inglés y director de World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM)) en nuestra parroquia.
Él nos compartió una charla sobre la santidad en el siglo XXI. Compartimos el audio de este gran encuentro que tuvimos.2020-11-0458 min
Science & Wisdom LIVEFr Laurence Freeman OSB on The Journey from the Mind to the Heart“Meditation is the prayer of the heart, what the early Christian monks called pure prayer... Many people speak about meditation as a feeling of coming home.”How can meditation restore our sense of wonder and help us forge communities and meaningful relationships? Is there any difference between meditation and prayer? What is the role of contemplative practices in a technologically advanced society? Join Fr Laurence Freeman, Benedictine monk and director of the World Community for Christian Meditation, as he discusses some impo...2020-10-3018 min
WCCM AudioA Letter from Laurence FreemanListen to the Letter by Laurence Freeman OSB
Returning to the Heart
This resource is provided free. If you would like to support our mission to communicate and nurture meditation in the Christian tradition as passed on through the teaching of John Main OSB, please contribute here: tiny.cc/donatetoWCCM2020-09-1428 min
Inner leadership PodcastSession with Fr Laurence Freeman OSB
Some of you guys know that in the last two years I have started to explore a journey in meditation. This was initiated by a meeting with Fr Laurence Freeman.
Fr Laurence’s non-denominational approach to meditation has garnered him many admirers particularly within the financial community. He has promoted the concept of contemplative leadership in business. In fact he has designed a programme on meditation which is thought on the MBA course at Georgetown University.
I was very grateful that when I asked Fr Laurence to do a webinar, he agreed.
The session went off brilliantly and the Video versio...2020-07-021h 02
WCCM AudioA Letter from Laurence FreemanListen to the Letter by Laurence Freeman OSB
The Path through the Crisis
Laurence Freeman reflects on the post-Covid-19 world: How can
we make a contemplative response to an unknown future?
This resource is provided free. If you would like to support our mission to communicate and nurture meditation in the Christian tradition as passed on through the teaching of John Main OSB, please contribute here: tiny.cc/donatetoWCCM2020-06-0633 min
WCCM AudioIntroduction to Meditation by Laurence Freeman followed by practiceLaurence Freeman speaks on What is Meditation and leads you into a meditation session2020-05-1430 min
WCCM AudioWCCM Singapore online meditation with Fr Laurence Freeman: Q&AWCCM Singapore online meditation with Fr Laurence Freeman
8 May 20202020-05-1114 minWCCM AudioWCCM Singapore online meditation with Fr Laurence Freeman Q&A (2)WCCM Singapore online meditation with Fr Laurence Freeman
8 May 20202020-05-1109 min
Contemplative RevolutionAn Inter-Contemplative Dialogue led by Alan Wallace, Eva Natanya, Laurence Freeman - 3rd SessionKnow more on The Contemplative Path Through the Crisis HEREWatch all talks from this series hereAlan Wallace is the founder and director of the Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies and the motivating force behind the development of the Center for Contemplative Research in Tuscany, Italy.Eva Natanya is a scholar of Christian systematic theology and Tibetan Buddhism, with long-term experience in interreligious dialogue worldwide.Laurence Freeman OSB is a Benedictine monk of the Olivetan Congregation and Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation and of Bonnevaux, its...2020-04-161h 31
Contemplative RevolutionAlan Wallace, Eva Natanya, Laurence Freeman: An Inter-Contemplative DialogueKnow more on The Contemplative Path Through the Crisis HEREWatch all talks from this series hereAlan Wallace is the founder and director of the Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies and the motivating force behind the development of the Center for Contemplative Research in Tuscany, Italy.Eva Natanya is a scholar of Christian systematic theology and Tibetan Buddhism, with long-term experience in interreligious dialogue worldwide.Laurence Freeman OSB is a Benedictine monk of the Olivetan Congregation and Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation and of Bonnevaux, its...2020-03-271h 31
WCCM AudioBeing Unity in a Divided World by Laurence Freeman (closing talk)AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CONFERENCE
MELBOURNE
11 & 12 Oct 2019
“Being Unity in a Divided World”
Laurence Freeman OSB
As the world seems to fracture and resort to violence as a way to resolve problems, the contemplative dimension of the church – and all religions – has never been more urgently needed. Community and solitude both nurture this dimension that offers the best hope we have to survive and flourish. The mystical tradition illuminates the discoveries of science and gives depth to the idea of progress. How does the ‘ordinary meditator’ – as we all are – serve this saving and healing work?2020-03-0526 minWCCM AudioBeing Unity in a Divided World by Laurence Freeman (Saturday afternoon)AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CONFERENCE
MELBOURNE
11 & 12 Oct 2019
“Being Unity in a Divided World”
Laurence Freeman OSB
As the world seems to fracture and resort to violence as a way to resolve problems, the contemplative dimension of the church – and all religions – has never been more urgently needed. Community and solitude both nurture this dimension that offers the best hope we have to survive and flourish. The mystical tradition illuminates the discoveries of science and gives depth to the idea of progress. How does the ‘ordinary meditator’ – as we all are – serve this saving and healing work?2020-03-051h 17WCCM AudioBeing Unity in a Divided World by Laurence Freeman (Saturday morning)AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CONFERENCE
MELBOURNE
11 & 12 Oct 2019
“Being Unity in a Divided World”
Laurence Freeman OSB
As the world seems to fracture and resort to violence as a way to resolve problems, the contemplative dimension of the church – and all religions – has never been more urgently needed. Community and solitude both nurture this dimension that offers the best hope we have to survive and flourish. The mystical tradition illuminates the discoveries of science and gives depth to the idea of progress. How does the ‘ordinary meditator’ – as we all are – serve this saving and healing work?2020-03-0556 min
Contemplative RevolutionLaurence Freeman — Milestone Series, RipenessFr Laurence Freeman speaks about Ripeness, a stage of the journey where a new dimension of Knowledge is acquired, and our Identity becomes sharper as we become more mysterious to ourselves. This is the third talk of the Milestones Series recorded at the Meditatio Centre, in London.
Wisdom shows the stages of life we all pass through in uniquely personal ways. Meditation as a way of wisdom illuminates these stages of the journey of life and has its own milestones. In this series of talks Fr Laurence will show how the journey of meditation deepens the journey of life and...2019-11-0858 min
Contemplative RevolutionLaurence Freeman — The Need of Asceticism in an Age of DistractionFr Laurence Freeman speaks about how meditation and the restoration of the real meaning of leisure are ways of recovering the contemplative experience in an age of distraction. This retreat Talk took place at Monte Oliveto in Italy.
Music Credits: Aourourou by Blue Dot Sessions2019-10-181h 03
Expanding HorizonsLaurence Freeman OSB on Christian meditation and the revolution of contemplative livingFr Laurence Freeman OSB is a Benedictine monk and a teacher of Christian meditation. He’s the author of several books on the topic and has been involved in the World Community for Christian Meditation since 1980.2019-10-0355 min
Contemplative RevolutionLaurence Freeman — Milestones Series, MaturityThis is the second talk in the Milestones series. In this episode Fr Laurence Freeman speaks about maturing into the contemplative consciousness.Laurence Freeman is a Benedictine monk and the spiritual successor to John Main. He is the Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation. Author, retreat leader and international speaker.This Talk was recorded at the Meditatio Centre, in London.Music Credits: Aourourou by Blue Dot Sessions
2019-09-131h 04
Contemplative RevolutionHH the Dalai Lama & Laurence Freeman — Jesus and BuddhaIn this dialogue with the Dalai Lama, Fr Laurence Freeman discusses the evolution of our relationship to Jesus as our teacher, and the challenges of discipleship. Speaking from personal experience, he describes three levels of relationship. The first level sees Jesus as a fellow human being, no doubt extraordinary, awakening to enlightenment on the spiritual journey. He is the exemplary model for one’s life in his integrity, his transcendence beyond cultural conditioning, and his renunciation of self. At the second level, Jesus is experienced as part of one’s identity, one’s centre of gravity in whom the disciple can ta...2019-08-0348 min
Contemplative RevolutionLaurence Freeman — Milestone Series, ChildhoodThis is the first talk in the Milestones series. In this episode Fr Laurence Freeman speaks about the spiritual and psychological aspects of our life journey and how the practice of meditation leads to the recovery of the essential childlike state.
John Main saw meditation as the recovery of our innocence. We recover the essential qualities we had as children, our innocence, through our mature relationship to our Source, our ontological parenthood in God as the ultimate ground of our being.
Wisdom shows the stages of life we all pass through in uniquely personal ways...2019-07-051h 08
Contemplative RevolutionLaurence Freeman — Contemplative RevolutionThis talk was held at Saint James Episcopal Church, in Lancaster, PA, USA. In 2018
Laurence Freeman is a Benedictine monk of the Congregation of Monte Oliveto and Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation.
He has conducted dialogues and peace initiatives such as the historic Way of Peace with the Dalai Lama and is active in inter-religious dialogue with other faiths as well as in encouraging the teaching of Christian meditation to children and students and in the re-appropriation of the contemplative wisdom tradition in the Church and society at large. He lives at...2019-05-1648 min
Contemplate This!Interview with Fr. Laurence Freeman, OSBI first met Fr. Laurence at the New Contemplative Exchange in Snowmass Colorado in August of 2017. He was there as one of the representatives of what we affectionately call the "Big 4" networks of Christian contemplative practice - along with Fr. Thomas Keating (Contemplative Outreach, Ltd.), Rev. Dr. Tilden Edwards (Shalem Institute), Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM (Center for Action and Contemplation).
Laurence Freeman was born in England in 1951 where he was educated by the Benedictines and studied English Literature at New College, Oxford University. Before entering monastic life, he had experience with the United Nations in New York, banking and journalism.
...2019-02-271h 11
WCCM AudioLaurence Freeman short talk (in French)The Blessing of Bonnevaux
21 November 2017
- Laurence Freeman describes the blessing day (in English)
- Laurence Freeman short talk (in French)
- Archbishop of Poitiers Msg Pascal Wintzer speech (mostly in French)2017-11-2707 min
WCCM AudioLaurence Freeman describes the blessing dayThe Blessing of Bonnevaux
21 November 2017
- Laurence Freeman describes the blessing day (in English)
- Laurence Freeman short talk (in French)
- Archbishop of Poitiers Msg Pascal Wintzer speech (mostly in French)2017-11-2705 min
WCCM AudioThe relationship between prayer and healing by Laurence FreemanThe relationship between prayer and healing by Laurence Freeman
Healing in Every Moment Retreat
Led by Dr Barry White & Laurence Freeman OSB
Bere Island, Ireland, September 2017
Tracks:
- The concept of Healing in Every Moment
- Introduction to Meditation
- Meditation as Pure Attention
- Reflection on the Meaning of Health
- Trinity: a Symbol of Unity and Healing
- Satchitananda, Trinity and Healing
- Dealing with Distractions
- The Importance of Stillness
- Being comes Before Doing
- Jesus healing the bleeding woman
- Preparing the body for meditation
- Creating a meditation habit
- Attention generates our reality
...2017-10-1743 min
WCCM AudioBeing comes Before Doing by Laurence FreemanBeing comes Before Doing by Laurence Freeman
Healing in Every Moment Retreat
Led by Dr Barry White & Laurence Freeman OSB
Bere Island, Ireland, September 2017
Tracks:
- The concept of Healing in Every Moment
- Introduction to Meditation
- Meditation as Pure Attention
- Reflection on the Meaning of Health
- Trinity: a Symbol of Unity and Healing
- Satchitananda, Trinity and Healing
- Dealing with Distractions
- The Importance of Stillness
- Being comes Before Doing
- Jesus healing the bleeding woman
- Preparing the body for meditation
- Creating a meditation habit
- Attention generates our reality
- The...2017-10-1721 min
WCCM AudioSatchitananda, Trinity and Healing by Laurence FreemanSatchitananda, Trinity and Healing by Laurence Freeman
Healing in Every Moment Retreat
Led by Dr Barry White & Laurence Freeman OSB
Bere Island, Ireland, September 2017
Tracks:
- The concept of Healing in Every Moment
- Introduction to Meditation
- Meditation as Pure Attention
- Reflection on the Meaning of Health
- Trinity: a Symbol of Unity and Healing
- Satchitananda, Trinity and Healing
- Dealing with Distractions
- The Importance of Stillness
- Being comes Before Doing
- Jesus healing the bleeding woman
- Preparing the body for meditation
- Creating a meditation habit
- Attention generates our reality
- The...2017-10-1742 min
WCCM AudioTrinity: a Symbol of Unity and Healing by Laurence FreemanTrinity: a Symbol of Unity and Healing by Laurence Freeman
Healing in Every Moment Retreat
Led by Dr Barry White & Laurence Freeman OSB
Bere Island, Ireland, September 2017
Tracks:
- The concept of Healing in Every Moment
- Introduction to Meditation
- Meditation as Pure Attention
- Reflection on the Meaning of Health
- Trinity: a Symbol of Unity and Healing
- Satchitananda, Trinity and Healing
- Dealing with Distractions
- The Importance of Stillness
- Being comes Before Doing
- Jesus healing the bleeding woman
- Preparing the body for meditation
- Creating a meditation habit
- Attention generates our...2017-10-1711 min
The Health Zone - www.TheHealthZones.com - Health | Relationships | Spirituality | Creativity | Finance | Career | Amazing Guests | Engaging Interviews | Stimulating TopicsFr. Laurence Freeman OSB with Micheál O'Mathúna. Fr. Laurence shares on Healing, Children, Silence, Meditation, Consciousness & Self-AwarenessFind out more below...
This interview was conducted by Micheál O’Mathúna who is a Journalist, Author, Filmmaker, Media Relations Consultant and Radio Show presenter. He also conducts one-to-one coaching, group coaching and delivers transformative workshops in various areas of health and wellbeing. He is also the founder of The Health Zone, which an inspiring, motivational and educational platform to empower people to be healthier, happier, more authentic and realise their true potential in their lives. You can find out more about Micheál O’Mathúna and The Health Zone here.
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Noel Bell's psychotherapy PodcastsNoel Bell chats to Fr Laurence Freeman, Director of WCCMMy interview with Fr Laurence Freeman, Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation or WCCM. Laurence Freeman is the author of many books and articles including "Light Within", "Selfless Self", "Web of Silence", "Common Ground", "A Short Span of Days", "Your Daily Practice" and "Jesus: The Teacher Within". He is also the editor of John Main’s works and a member of the Board of Medio Media, the publishing arm of the World Community.The interview took place at the WCCM conference on meditation and addiction the way through which took place in London in October 2012 or...2012-11-0539 min
mootukLaurence Freeman and the place of meditation and spirituality in modern lifeIn a recent broadcast with the Australian Broadcasting Authority, Laurence Freeman of the World Community for Christian Meditation led a number talks on the subject of meditation and spirituality in the modern life. Laurence is a Benedictine Monk, and the World Community have a community house in Kensington. We hope to do a podcast interview with Laurence sometime in the near future. To listen to the podcast, see below.2010-10-0348 min
mootukLaurence Freeman and the place of meditation and spirituality in modern life
In a recent broadcast with the Australian Broadcasting Authority, Laurence Freeman of the World Community for Christian Meditation led a number talks on the subject of meditation and spirituality in the modern life. Laurence is a Benedictine Monk, and the World Community have a community house in Kensington. We hope to do a podcast interview with Laurence sometime in the near future. To listen to the podcast, see below.2010-10-0348 min