Fr. Gregory Mayers explores the intersection and tension between Eastern and Western spiritual traditions in this series of talks given on Wednesday evenings at Mercy Center.
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Bottoming Out on the Self
Before we can fill the hole at the center of our being, we must experience "bottoming out" -- and end our addiction to the self.
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Non-Dualist Reality and the Body of Christ
When we feel that something important is "not there" in our lives, can that intimation lead us to a deeper experience of reality?
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The Resurrection
How can we understand the Resurrection, a story told in the first century, with our 21st century minds?
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A Lump of Sin
The author of "The Cloud of Unknowing" (alluding to St. Augustine) asks God: "Make of me a lump of sin." Understanding the true meaning of sin allows us to experience the boundlessness of unconditional love.
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The Fall
In Christianity, we label ourselves as Fallen. Through meditation, we pursue a path of restoration from our broken, fragmented state.
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The Face of Another
What do we see when we look into the face of another? Is it the same as our own reflection in the mirror?
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From NonDual to TriUne
A multipart series of talks examining the TriUne (Trinity) from a variety of historical, theological and experiential perspectives.
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What is Kensho?
Drawing on sources ranging from classical Zen to depth psychology, physics and cognitive science, Fr. Greg demystifies kensho in light of the emerging Now.
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The Six Rules
How do we address our personal failings once we have gained a clear perspective on them?
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Praying for the Other
How do we escape self-centeredness and enter in a deeper awareness of ultimate reality? The practice of praying for the Other.
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The Greatest Treason
T.S. Elliot wrote: "The greatest treason is to do the right deed for the wrong reason." Recognize and overcome moral self-righteousness through the wisdom of Christian and Buddhist insights.
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Angels and Aquinas
In Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica, a startling glimpse into ultimate reality that can be compared to the Buddhist concept of No-Self.
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Enlightenment and Self-Less Love
Fr. Greg reflects on his own encounter with Zen enlightenment and the struggle to express unconditional, Self-less love.
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Buddhist Emptiness, Christian Love
Exploring the difference between the Buddhist model of suffering and emptiness, and the Christian paradox of love and otherness.
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