The Pedagogy of Mysticism
A blog called Religious Compass Exchanges has just published a wonderful essay by Jeffrey J. Kripal “on the paradoxical pedagogy of mysticism.” Click here to read it.
This entry was posted on March 7, 2008. It was filed under Mysticism, Other people's blogs and was tagged with Jeffrey J, Kripal, Mysticism, Other people's blogs, pedagogy.
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Now through January 2012: Finishing my next book.
February 4, 2012: Introduction to Monastic Spirituality at the Spirituality Immersion Experience, Columbia Theological Seminary's Certificate in Spiritual Formation Program.
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February 16-19, 2012: Christian Mysticism: Transforming You and Your Relationship with God, Retreat at Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA.
March 10, 2012: Day retreat at the Charlotte Spirituality Center, Charlotte, NC.
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Kripal is a bit of a deconstructionist when it comes to mysticism, but he is always an entertaining and insightful read.
And the “red pill” and “blue pill” metaphor from the Matrix is indeed absolutely brilliant.
March 7, 2008 at 10:29 pm