Frère David Steindl-Rast est un enseignant spirituel reconnu mondialement, célèbre pour son travail pionnier dans le dialogue interreligieux et sa promotion de la pratique spirituelle de la gratitude. Fort de son expérience au sein de l'Ordre bénédictin, ses enseignements mettent l'accent sur la revitalisation de la vie de prière contemplative. Les conférences de Steindl-Rast résonnent à l'échelle internationale, offrant des aperçus profonds sur la spiritualité et la compréhension interreligieuse.
Brother David Steindl-Rast offers a contemporary interpretation of the Apostles' Creed, revealing its profound universal truths. His insights aim to inspire individuals across diverse backgrounds, emphasizing the relevance of these age-old beliefs in today's spiritual landscape. Through his teachings, he fosters a deeper understanding of faith and connection among people.
A monk reflects on the many aspects of the spiritual life with the basic attitude of gratefulness. "A true delight." --Henri J. M. Nouwen +
Features Capra in conversation with two Benedictine monks about new parallel thinking in both science and religion, and the parallels between the two subjects.
Are Christianity and Buddhism just "two paths leading to the top of the same mountain" - or are they fundamentally irreconcilable? As Buddhism takes root in the West, this question arises with ever greater frequency, sparking intriguing discussions but eluding easy answers. These conversations between Robert Aitken Roshi and Brother David Steindl-Rast offer a fresh approach to the question, one that begins with the intimacy of everyday practice rather than with philosophical and theological concepts - and one that benefits from the respect and good-will the two friends bear for eachother's traditions, even as they challenge them.
In these writings monastic wisdom meets the spiritual questions and hungers of our age. "Much of our life may be a wandering in the desert lands, but we do find springs of water. If what is called 'God' means in the language of experience the ultimate Source of Meaning, then those moments that quench the thirst of the heat are moments of prayer."David Steindl-Rast (b. 1926), an Austrian-born Benedictine monk, is one of the most influential spiritual teachers in the world. Founder of the Mount Savior Monastery in Elmira, New York, he was an early pioneer in the field of Buddhist-Christian dialogue. As a leading figure in the House of Prayer movement, he contributed to a broad renewal of religious life. In classic books such as Gratefulness, The Heart of Prayer, and A Listening Heart, he advanced the notion of "grateful living." Gratefulness, he wrote, is "the inner gesture of giving meaning to our life by receiving life as a gift."
A personal, surprising, and heart-warming book wherein two spiritual masters of our time advance the central questions of life and faith. "Brother David Steindl-Rast and Father Anselm Grün are figures of hope, people who by the power of their example can offer an orientation in a world that has become too complex to comprehend. The spirituality they radiate is an everyday thing that is nevertheless both profound and vivid. . . . "Our conversations, on which this book is based, could be read as a 'crash course' in Christian spirituality. This book will be an inspiration and an aid to spiritual life for many people of our time, whether they are believers or not." Johannes Kaup From the Introduction
Through his books and appearances, Brother David Steindl-Rast has shared the blessings of the thankful heart with millions. In this uncommon writing journal, he invites us to find greater depth and richness amid our daily challenges and burdens. These inspiring pages will help to spark our own thankfulness, transform our "dismissible" moments into fresh delights, dance with both the light and dark, and merge with the natural world and with others. "The mystic is not a special kind of human being," writes Brother David, "rather, every human being is a special kind of mystic." No matter how ordinary we might feel, May Cause Happiness is sure to invoke the joy within us as it reveals portals to the extraordinary all around us.
One of the most influential and beloved spiritual teachers of our time shows how to practice deep listening in everyday life: how to turn away from noise and distraction, pay closer attention, and embrace silence. Humbly, trusting in God, you'll discover how to quiet your mind in order to receive wisdom and insight, listen deeply with a trusting heart, and joyously discover a new interior freedom. The Way of Silence was published in 2016 by Franciscan Media, and some of the text has appeared in other publications; this edited arrangement is approved by him.
"Brother David" tells his incomparably rich life story spanning nine decades. Brother David Steindl-Rast, born 1926 in Vienna, studied psychology, art, and anthropology. In 1952, he emigrated to the US, joined a Benedictine monastery, and practiced Zen. He is co-founder of the Center for Spiritual Studies and a recipient of the Martin Buber Award. When not travelling to lectures or as a spiritual teacher, he lives in the US as a hermit.
Das Herz allen Betens
Wie würde die Welt aussehen, wenn wir dankbarer wären? Für Bruder David ist Dankbarkeit keine moralische Pflichtübung, sondern eine Haltung gegenüber dem Leben und Gott. In diesem Buch beschreibt er den spirituellen Weg der Dankbarkeit. Er zeigt, wie ein von Dankbarkeit erfülltes Leben zum innersten Selbst und zu Gott führt, und lädt dazu ein, Gottes Liebe mit Herz und Sinn, voll Staunen und vor allem mit Dankbarkeit zu erfahren. Mit einem Vorwort von Fernand Braun.
