Was Jesus Really Teaching Nonduality? - Cynthia Bourgeault

About this episode

Cynthia Bourgeault discusses the intersection of Christian mysticism and consciousness transformation in relation to Jesus's teachings.

In this episode, Niall speaks with Cynthia Bourgeault, an Episcopal priest, author, and teacher of contemplative practice and the Wisdom tradition. She is the author of multiple books, and has spent decades exploring the relationship between Christian mysticism and consciousness transformation. In this conversation, they explore: — Why the discovery of the Nag Hammadi texts suggests a more diverse early Christianity — How Jesus’s mission may have centred on the transformation of human consciousness — The practice of kenosis and why “clinging to nothing” is central to spiritual development — What the resurrection reveals about different levels of consciousness and being — Why human beings may serve as a bridge between material and non-material realms And more. You can learn more about Cynthia’s work at https://wisdomwaypoints.org. --- Cynthia Bourgeault is a modern-day mystic, Episcopal priest, writer, and internationally known retreat leader. She divides her time between solitude and sailing the waters around her seaside hermitage in Maine and a demanding schedule traveling globally to teach and spread the recovery of the Christian contemplative and Wisdom paths. Cynthia is a…

People in this episode

Host: Niall

Guest: Cynthia Bourgeault

Topics covered

• Christian mysticism
• nonduality
• consciousness transformation
• spiritual development
• kenosis
• resurrection

Keywords

• Jesus
• nonduality
• Christianity
• spirituality
• consciousness
• kenosis
• resurrection
• mysticism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Center for Action and Contemplation, Watkins Review

Books & works: Nag Hammadi texts

Places: Maine, Albuquerque, New Mexico

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