James Finley

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James Finley entered the Trappist Monastery of the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani in 1961.

He then spent 6 years with Thomas Merton (below right) who acted as his Spiritual Director, giving him a unique insight into the life of the man who has defined the practice of Meditation and Contemplation for many people today. Merton

After being released from the order he has become a renowned spiritual teacher in his own right, writing books and conducting retreats all over the world. A faculty member at the Center for Action and Contemplation, he is the author of Merton's Palace of Nowhere and The Contemplative Heart, and the host of CAC's podcast Turning to the Mystics. He is commonly acknowledged as an enlightened master and a day spent in his presence is a taste of heaven. In this day, he will be leading us into a place where we can awaken Mystical Awareness.

Jim came to us this year and gave us a day on 'Awaking Mystical Awareness'.
In it he outlined his unique approach to spirituality
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You can hear the Free 'Audience with James Finley' recorded in March 2023 by clicking here

James did a Meditation Masterclass with us in 2016.

The day was in 4 parts.
You can see each part for free. by clicking below

Part 1 here

Part 2 here

Part 3 here

Part 4 here

Also in 2023 James came to us as a part of our 2023 Speaker Program to speak on 'Awaking Mystical Awareness'
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