Create your own affirmation or schussgebete
Affirmation or Schussgebete are short prayers that are easy to remember. You may pray them whenever and in all circumstances. The name Schussgebet comes from German, and means shooting, comparing prayer with the shooting of an arrow towards its target. Your exercise is to find a verse from the Bible,… Continue reading
Orthodox prayer and buddhist mindfulness
By Fr. Brendan Pelphrey Thank you for the invitation to take part in this weeks’ conference. My task isto compare the Orthodox tradition of silent prayer, or “watchfulness” (nipsis),as described by the Hesychasts, with the Buddhist practice of “mindfulness”(sati) in its various traditions, as we explore how these things may… Continue reading