The Wisdom Jesus | Wisdom Practice Book Circle 2025

“As we enter the path of transformation, the most valuable thing we have working in our favor is our yearning.” – by Cynthia Bourgeault in The Wisdom Jesus

Event Overview

Working with The Wisdom Jesus by Cynthia Bourgeault, our Wisdom Practice Book Circles begin again on January 28, meeting once monthly through May in small groups via Zoom.

“The angle of approach will be to see Jesus first and foremost as a wisdom teacher, a person who clearly emerges out of and works within an ancient tradition called “wisdom,” known sometimes as sophia perennis, which is in fact at the headwaters of all the great religious traditions of the world today.  It’s concerned with the transformation of the whole human being. Transformation from what to what? Well, for a starter, from our animal instincts and egocentricity into love and compassion; from a judgmental and dualistic worldview into a nondual acceptingness. This was the message that Jesus, apparently out of nowhere, came preaching and teaching, a message that was radical in its own time and remains equally radical today.” (p.4)

In this Wisdom Practice Book Circle, we will dive deeply into the gifts in The Wisdom Jesus as we intentionally cultivate Wisdom knowing through:

• Grounding in the practices of a Wisdom Circle
• Supportive group discussions facilitated by seasoned Wisdom practitioners examining a few chapters a month
• Mindful attentional practices/Inner Tasks
• Meditation
• Body movements and sacred gesture

This Wisdom Practice Book Circle is 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.

Event Details

When: The last Tuesday of each month from January through May: 1/28; 2/25, 3/25, 4/29, 5/20
Where: Online via Zoom. A link will be sent directly from your circle leader a few days before the first meeting.
Text: The Wisdom Jesus is available for purchase here or through many alternate booksellers.
Cost: There is a suggested donation of $75.00, or any amount that is sustainable and within your means. We never want cost to be a barrier to participation. After filling out the registration form, please scroll down on this page to complete your donation.

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