God — the source of true joy and lasting peace — is not outside or at a distance from us. God is the very source and ground of our being, closer than breath.
As the anonymous author of The Cloud of Unknowing writes, “God is your being.”
We will explore Centering Prayer as a way of opening to both the Being of God within us. First, resting more deeply in Divine Presence, and then allowing the Presence to take form in the way we live.
Saturday, October 24
10:00am – 1:00pm ET
(7:00am PT | 3:00 pm BST)
Centering Prayer invites us to stop searching for God somewhere else and instead rest in God— the Ground of our Being, already within.
Together, we will explore:
From seeking God to resting in God.
This retreat may be especially meaningful for:
No previous experience with Centering Prayer is necessary.
Everything is recorded so you won’t miss a thing!
If you’re new or want a refresher on Centering Prayer, you’ll receive the 45-minute Back to Basics Centering Prayer teaching video upon registering.
These are practice-first retreats, with multiple periods of Centering Prayer alongside contemplative teaching, personal reflection, & optional small-group sharing.
The aim is to provide space to settle into quiet reflection and deeper sense of rest.
All participants receive a foundational bonus teaching on the basics of Centering Prayer exploring the specific method of Centering Prayer, mystical union with God, contemplation and how to deal with thoughts in practice.
Keith Kristich is the founder of Closer Than Breath, a writer, retreat leader, and teacher of meditation and the Enneagram. Trained with Contemplative Outreach and the Shalem Institute.
Keith brings an interspiritual approach to spiritual teaching & practice, drawing from Christian mysticism, Centering Prayer, and nondual spirituality.
His teaching is approachable and experiential, helping people deepen their contemplative lives, reimagine the Divine, and see God as intimately present in themselves, others, and the world.
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No. New and experienced practitioners are welcome. If you’re new, you’ll also receive a short Back to Basics Centering Prayer teaching when you register.
The retreat will be recorded, so you can participate later or revisit the teachings and practices at your own pace.
A three-hour retreat, recording, the Back to Basics teaching, and the optional Bonus Integration Gathering.
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