A MARRIAGE OF EAST AND WEST
Exploring the Life and Thought of Bede Griffiths
Fr. Cyprian Consiglio with John Marheineke

June 7-9, 2013
Friday 6:00 pm (dinner) to
Sunday 12:00 noon (lunch)

$245 Overnight / $200 Commuter

Bede Griffiths was one of the spiritual masters of the 20th century. In the spirituality of India and his study of Universal Wisdom he discovered new ways to articulate and incarnate the gospel, Christianity and his own monasticism. Inspired by his experiences first as an Oxford student, where he was tutored by the great Christian apologist and author C.S. Lewis, and later, as a Benedictine monk and priest, Bede Griffiths became a pioneer in the modern rediscovery of the gifts of monastic spirituality. His pilgrimage to India In 1955 launched a lifelong ministry of listening, practice and dialogue. A proponent of integral thought, he wrote: "We're now being challenged to create a theology which would use the findings of modern science and eastern mysticism...to evolve from that a new theology." His books include The Golden String, Christ in India, and The Marriage of East and West.

In this retreat we will explore aspects of Bede Griffiths' thought and legacy, including a video about his life, while sharing periods of silence, prayer, song, gentle stretching, conscious breathing, and meditation. A silent dining space will be available. Yoga participation is optional and non-strenuous; instruction will be provided. Please bring a yoga mat and suitable comfortable clothing.

RESOURCES

Read excerpts from Fr. Cyprian's writings, and learn more about Bede Griffiths.

RETREAT SCHEDULE

Read and print out the retreat schedule.

RETREAT LEADERS

Cyprian Consiglio, OSB, Cam, is a monk of New Camaldoli Hermitage, musician, composer, author and teacher. He lived for ten years at New Camaldoli Hermitage in Big Sur, serving as liturgist, choir director, and teacher. A student of the writings of Bede Griffiths and Abhishiktananda, Cyprian has published a book, Prayer in the Cave of the Heart, based on wisdom culled from his studies. He has been to India numerous times as well as other countries in Europe, Asia, and the Mideast, performing as well as studying and teaching. Besides concerts and recording, he regularly leads retreats and conferences on meditation, and has done extensive work in inter-faith dialogue.

John Marheineke teaches theology and philosophy, and serves as Campus Minister at St. Francis Catholic High School in Watsonville, CA. With his degree in Exercise Physiology, he has coached high school track and field. He has considerable experience as a retreat leader and has been more recently working with Fr. Cyprian in the area of integrated spirituality. He is a husband and father of four girls.

REGISTRATION

We accept MasterCard and Visa (USA and Canada residents only). Select Overnight or Commuter. Mercy Sisters and Burlingame Associates may select the RSM-BurlAssoc special rate.

NON-US RESIDENTS: Please do not register online. Contact mc@mercywmw.org for assistance.

Or call (650) 340-7454 for further information.

CANCELLATION

Please read our cancellation and refunds policy.

MEAL SERVICE

Our meal service department cannot offer all-vegan or other special menus. Meals include locally-sourced fresh fruit and vegetables, soups, salads and meat entrees. Kitchenettes equipped with microwave ovens and refrigerators are located on each residence floor. There is a health food store in Burlingame, a short distance from Mercy Center. Guests are welcome to bring special foods or supplements to retreats.