Contemplative Practice

“Don’t judge centering prayer on the basis of how many thoughts come or how much peace you enjoy. The only way to judge this prayer is by its long-range fruits: whether in daily life you enjoy greater peace, humility and charity. Having come to deep interior silence, you begin to relate to others beyond the superficial aspects of social status, race, nationality, religion, and personal characteristics. (OM, 114).”
– Thomas Keating

Programs in Contemplative Practice at Tau Center

Silence- Journey to Heartfulness, facilitated by Laura Desmaris, meets monthly.

When we go on journeys, we discover within ourselves an eagerness and curiosity to experience something new. We let go and awaken our senses. This is such a journey, a journey to explore the language of our heart. Learn more here

Wheaton Franciscan Sr Gabriel Uhlein, OSF is offering an ONLINE Soul-Sensing: An Inquiry into Unitive Consciousness through the Christine Center - Learn more here

Featured Presenter, Laura Desmaris

Laura Desmarais explored meditation while living in India over ten years ago. Since then she found herself drawn to Centering Prayer and has been influenced by Thomas Keating and Cynthia Bourgeault - combining all of her prayer and meditation experiences to create this offering. Learn more

Tau Center continues to add virtual online content and videos for you to continue your spiritual journey and deepen your practice. To facilitate further exploration, check out our resources to further your contemplative practice.