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Spiritual Direction



Spiritual direction is a practice found in a variety of historical traditions (e.g., Western Christianity, Eastern Orthodoxy, Judaism, and Sufism), but is most commonly associated with Catholicism. The purpose of spiritual direction (also known as spiritual companionship and spiritual guidance) is for a director to be with those who are seeking to deepen their spirituality and relationship with the Divine. Through the process of self-reflection and spiritual guidance, a spiritual director helps individuals become who they were meant to be.

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The User’s Guide To Spiritual Teachers

The User’s Guide to Spiritual Teachers is a necessary book for anyone who has, or wants to have, a spiritual teacher—regardless of faith or tradition.

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FindCenterReligion is just a path for finding truth: Religion is not truth. It is just a path. And different people follow different paths.

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The Practice and Philosophy of the Buddhist Path

According to Reginald Ray, Buddhist philosophy and practice can’t be separated. Once you understand, through study, what the Buddha is saying about his own awakening, you are already within the fiery process of the path.

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Spiritual Direction-A Beginning

What is Spiritual Direction? This short slide show may give the viewer an idea about what the sacred and contemplative process of Spiritual Direction is, and how a first session with a Spiritual Director might unfold.

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Illuminated Life: Monastic Wisdom for Seekers of Light

This dictionary of monastic wisdom offers an A–Z on how to be in the world, but not of it. In Chittister's initimitable style, she eschews the spiritual quick fix in favor of a solid spiritual direction that has stood the test of time.

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FindCenterAvoid extremes: the middle way is better. Neither force the mind too hard into concentration nor let it wander aimlessly.

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Buddhist Traditions: Which Way to Go?

As part of our #MeditationHacks series, Rev. angel Kyodo williams, founder of the Center for Transformative Change, advises on what to do when confronted with too many choices.

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Spiritual Life, Spiritual Direction God in You, Part 1

Dan speaks of his own suffering and conversion and gives advice on how to heal from the suffering.

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The Light of Dawn: Daily Readings from the Holy Qur'an

These selections from the Qur'an—featuring gender-inclusive language—will appeal to non-Muslims and students of comparative religion as well as practicing Muslims and Sufis.

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FindCenterThough either choice was good, one was truer to myself. . . .Ultimately, I reflected on Geothe’s invocation to ‘make a commitment and the forces of the universe will conspire to make it happen’ and chose the uncharted path.

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