Welcome to Wisdom Waypoints
(Formerly Northeast Wisdom)
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.
New Book
The Corner of Fourth and Nondual by Cynthia Bourgeault
Adopting a title inspired by Thomas Merton’s moment of revelation ‘at the Corner of Fourth and Walnut’ Cynthia Bourgeault describes the foundations of her theology: a cosmological seeing with the eye of the heart, and classic Benedictine daily rule informed and enlightened by wisdom from the Asian traditions.
This book is part of the My Theology series, featuring the world’s leading Christian thinkers explaining some of the principal tenets of their theological beliefs in concise, pocket-sized books.
Cynthia’s Eastertide Challenge
On Easter morning 2022 Cynthia Bourgeault offered our Wisdom Community a compelling Eastertide invitation and practice challenge.
“My invitation to you all this Eastertide (and okay, it’s a challenge more than an invitation, and one to which I’m binding myself as well) is to acknowledge, explore, and live out of your second or kesdjan body these next forty days. Get to know it and BE it …“
Featured Resources
Cynthia’s Eastertide Invitation: The Community Conversation Continues – Event Recording
In conversation with the Wisdom Community, Cynthia Bourgeault provides further reflections and responds to a number of questions arising from her Eastertide practice challenge.
Four Embodiment & Conscious Work Practices for Lent
Marcella Kraybill-Greggo, in conversation with Pam Robertson from the Talking Joy blog and podcast, provides guidance for four Lenten practices.
Wisdom EQUINOX PAUSE – Event Recording
Marcella Kraybill-Greggo and Penny Joy Day gently guide us through a contemplative PAUSE to honor the Equinox in both the northern and the southern hemisphere,…
Recent Blogs
Reflexiones sobre el amor costoso – Reflections on Costly Love
We offer this post in both Spanish and English, with thanks to writers Carmen Horst and Marcela Huepe, and translator Bill Espinosa En su poema…
Lo imaginal y el Reino – The Imaginal and the Kingdom
We offer this post in both Spanish and English, with thanks to writers Carmen Horst and Marcela Huepe, and translator Bill Espinosa “El Reino existe…
Chapter VIII and Epilogue of the ‘The Wisdom Way of Knowing’ ~ The Tools of Wisdom, with Susan Latimer
Cynthia reminds us of the tools we have to awaken our hearts, the task to which we were born: “…only with awakened hearts are we…
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.
Ongoing and Upcoming Events
“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
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.
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We are navigating this Wisdom path together. The door is round and open. Let’s work and practice together with delight.
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