Exploring the Holy Trinity with Robert Jonas

About this episode

Robert A. Jonas discusses the Holy Trinity, mysticism, and his experiences with grief and spirituality.

Robert A. Jonas is a a multifaceted spiritual practitioner and teacher: psychotherapist, a Christian mystic, a leader in Buddhist-Christian dialogue, an environmental activist, a retreat leader, and the director and host of The Empty Bell, a contemplative sanctuary in Northampton, MA. , as well as a husband, father, and grandfather. He’s also a master of the Shakuhachi (a Japanese bamboo flute) and an author whose books include Rebecca: A Father’s Journey from Grief to Gratitude; two biographies of Father Henri Nouwen; and his most recent work, the award-winning, My Dear Far-Nearness, which explores Christianity’s Holy Trinity as three dimensions of consciousness. We spoke about the mysticism, the grace of grief, his friend Henri Nouwen, and his provocative interpretation of the Trinity. He also gifted us with a meditative performance of a traditional song on Shakuhachi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Robert A. Jonas

Topics covered

• Holy Trinity
• Christian mysticism
• Buddhist-Christian dialogue
• grief
• spirituality
• Shakuhachi

Keywords

• Holy Trinity
• Christianity
• mysticism
• grief
• Buddhist-Christian dialogue
• Shakuhachi
• Robert A. Jonas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Empty Bell

Books & works: Rebecca: A Father’s Journey from Grief to Gratitude, My Dear Far-Nearness

Places: Northampton, MA

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