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Laurence Freeman

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Born: July 16 1951

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Laurence Freeman is a Benedictine monk of the Congregation of Monte Oliveto Maggiore in the Abbey of S Maria del Pilastrello, Lendinara Italy. With Irish and English roots, Laurence Freeman was educated by the Benedictines and studied English Literature at New College, Oxford University. Before entering monastic life, he worked with the United Nations in New York, in Banking and Journalism.

He is Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation a global, inclusive contemplative community. He now resides at Bonnevaux, the WCCM international home in France, and a centre for peace where meditation is practiced and taught as a way to personal and organisational transformation.

A writer, citizen of the world and international teacher, Fr Laurence is the author of many articles and books including: Light Within, The Selfless Self, Your Daily Practice, Jesus: The Teacher Within, First Sight: The Experience of Faith, Web of Silence, and his latest book Good Work Meditation for Personal and Organizational Transformation. He collaborated with the Dalai Lama on many dialogues and the groundbreaking book The Good Heart.

Freeman was awarded the Order of Canada in 2012 in recognition of his work for interfaith dialogue and the promotion of world peace.

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Books from Laurence Freeman

Christian Meditation: Your Daily Practice

John Main: Essential Writings

Light Within: The Inner Path of Meditation

Sensing God: Learning to Meditate During Lent

Light Within: Meditiation: Prayer That Transforms

The Selfless Self: Meditation and the Opening of the Heart

A Pearl of Great Price: Sharing the gift of meditation by starting a group

First Sight: The Experience of Faith

Monastery Without Walls: The Spiritual Letters Of John Main Osb

Simple Way: The Path of Christian Meditation

Méditer chaque jour et trouver la paix intérieure (Rives spirituelles)

Contemplative Leadership

Contemplation and Community: A Gathering of Fresh Voices for a Living Tradition

Jesus the Teacher Within

Meditation with Children

Krīzes iespējas. Meditācija kā dzīves līdzsvarošanas māksla

Web of Silence: Letters to Mediators

Wisdom Roads: Conversations with Remarkable Meditation Masters

Silence and Stillness in Every Season: Daily Readings with John Main

Jesus, the Mantra of God: An Exploration of Mantra Meditation