Wisdom Practice Book Circles

Our Wisdom Practice Book Circles are designed to cultivate a deeper connection with the Wisdom that lies at the headwaters of all sacred paths — and in particular with our Christian Wisdom lineage highlighted through the teachings of Cynthia Bourgeault.

These online gatherings offer inspiration and practices for our awakening presence, guided by long-time Wisdom Community students.

Our current book circle is working with Mystical Hope and runs from August – November 2024.

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How is this different than a traditional book group?

Wisdom Practice Book Circles are not like typical book studies. During our gatherings we focus on engaging our three centers of knowing – Intellectual Center (our minds/thoughts), Emotional Center (our emotions/feelings), & Moving Center (our bodies/sensation). We do this by grounding in Wisdom practices such as Mindful Attentional practices, Inner Tasks, Chanting, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, or Body Prayer/Sacred Gesture, etc. Only then do we engage supportive group discussions reflecting on a few chapters a month. This rhythm is intended to support a deepening into the richness these books offer.

Who will enjoy a Wisdom Practice Book Circle?

These Wisdom Practice Book Circles are designed for seekers who want to cultivate a deeper connection with the Wisdom tradition which lies at the headwaters of all sacred paths. As we come together in community, seeking inspiration and practices for our awakening, we will leave with a felt sense of our deepening presence and how we can be of service in the world.

Which book is coming next?

We move through Cynthia Bourgeault’s books using our Foundational Series I and Series II cadence.

The Foundational Wisdom Practice Book Circle Series I provides students with the opportunity to explore the principal teachings of our Wisdom lineage within a facilitated online group format. Series I Book Circles are offered twice a year, in spring and fall, and are ideal for newcomers to our Wisdom community and for those ready to ‘go deeper in Wisdom.’  Books in this series are: 

We dive deeper with the Foundational Wisdom Practice Book Circle Series II which is suggested for people who have some prior experience with the Wisdom teachings. Series II is offered once a year and includes books such as: 

  • The Meaning of Mary Magdalene
  • The Heart of Centering Prayer 
  • The Corner of Fourth & Nondual