Welcome to Wisdom Waypoints
We are a growing network of Wisdom seekers around the globe supporting one another as we work with our founding teacher Cynthia Bourgeault to reclaim the Christian Wisdom path.
Meet Cynthia Bourgeault
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 core faculty emeritus at the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has been honored by the annual Watkins Review as one of the 100 most spiritually influential living people in 2021.
Our Annual Fundraising Appeal Now in Progress
Read our letters from Cynthia Bourgeault and the Wisdom Waypoints Council, offering highlights and hopes for where we are headed.
Dear Wisdom Friends:
It’s that time of year again, and I have the pleasure and honor of inviting you to step up to the plate and contribute as generously as you can to Wisdom Waypoint’s annual fundraising campaign.
JOIN OUR ADVENT WISDOM RETREAT:
INTEGRAL LIGHT SHINING IN THE DARK
An Advent Teaching by Cynthia Bourgeault
With Live Retreat Facilitation by Heather Ruce
In this groundbreaking teaching Cynthia Bourgeault draws on Jean Gebser’s Integral Evolutionary theory and practical exercises developed by G. I Gurdjieff to illuminate classic Advent themes. This offering includes over 15 hours of audio recordings as well as optional participation in four live, facilitated online sessions for group interactive discussion and practice.
Upcoming and Ongoing Events
Recent Blogs
“Mystical Hope” Chapter Five
At the book’s beginning, Cynthia Bourgeault describes how mystical hope differs from an ordinary kind of hope. Mystical hope is not something that hinges on clambering aspiration and starry-eyed dreams, but is instead a way of being in relationship here and now with “a light-force that radiates objectively.
“Mystical Hope” Chapter Four
Each time I read Mystical Hope, I find myself struck in a new way by a turn of phrase or Cynthia’s genius relating poignant truth.
“Mystical Hope” Chapters Two and Three
It is all that keeps us going at times–isn’t it? A cry of ‘Lord Mercy us’!! I am grateful to this pint-sized, potent book.
“As we enter the path of transformation, the most valuable thing we have working in our favor is our yearning.”
~ The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Hearts and Mind
Featured Resources
Integral Light Shining in the Dark: An Advent Teaching and Wisdom Retreat
In this groundbreaking teaching Cynthia Bourgeault draws on Jean Gebser’s Integral Evolutionary theory and practical exercises developed by G. I Gurdjieff to illuminate classic Advent themes. This offering includes over 15 hours of audio recordings as well as optional participation in four live, facilitated online sessions for group interactive discussion and practice.
Mystical Hope Wisdom Community Practice Day – Event Recording
This Wisdom Practice Day was hosted by Wisdom Waypoints and recorded live on Zoom September 24, 2022. We are delighted to share with you the event recordings and related resources.
Rebuilding Trust: Video Teaching by Cynthia Bourgeault
Rebuilding Trust includes over 10 hours of video teachings by Cynthia Bourgeault and supporting teacher Matthew Wright. Together they provide an illuminating, expansive approach to both encounter and generate trust, as an essential substance and offering, so needed in our world today.
What is a Wisdom Waypoint?
A waypoint is a specific location en route to your destination, allowing you to check your position, mark your progress, and stay on course as you journey forward. Imagine our globe encircled by a network of wisdom waypoints keeping the ship on course as our planet journeys along its imaginal trajectory.
The Mission of Wisdom Waypoints is to …
TRANSMIT the Christian Wisdom tradition through teaching retreats, Wisdom Schools, conferences, online courses, and a variety of other formats.
NURTURE the Wisdom Community across the country and around the world through an active communications network and regular opportunities for online exchange, fellowship and practice.
PREPARE an emerging crop of new Wisdom leaders, particularly among the younger generation.
ENGAGE with the other great sacred Wisdom Traditions of humankind through inter-spiritual dialogue and shared practice.
What is Wisdom?
Wisdom is not a religion or a doctrine, but a way of knowing. It is not knowing more, but knowing deeper, knowing with more of yourself. It is at the root of all sacred traditions and can be recognized by compassionate intelligence and an alert, present-moment awareness.
We are here to support your journey
Connect
Connect to the Wisdom Community, both international and in your own backyard. Meet our Wisdom Council and emerging Wisdom leaders. Check the calendar for upcoming events and read recent news and blog discussions.
Learn
Everything you need to go deeper on your Wisdom journey. Learn about Wisdom teaching and Wisdom Schools. Explore online courses and book study groups, and browse through a treasure chest of books, video, and audio resources.
Practice
Deepen your wisdom practice! Join an online chant or meditation group, practice mindfulness and embodied awareness. Explore daily inner work practices to keep you awake and alive through each day.
Explore Wisdom Resources
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We Need You!
We are navigating this Wisdom path together. The door is round and open. Let’s work and practice together with delight.
Support Wisdom Waypoints
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