A serious practice is necessary
If you want to develop, cultivate the field of your heart and the field of your life and uncover the
Laurence Freeman
May 29, 2026
meditation creates community
A global spiritual community united in the practice of meditation​ in the Christian tradition
Healing the Breach
John Main Seminar 2026, American University, Washington D.C.Â
17 – 20 SEPTEMBER
The Future of Religion
An online series on a theme central to humanity’s future
10 FEBRUARY – 16 DECEMBER
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Being Kinder to the Earth
In this article, we meet farmer in residence at Bonnevaux and expert in permaculture and agro-ecology Thomas Litzler interviewed by Kailas Moorthy,
Paola Di Pietro
May 27, 2026
Humility
The world, in which we live, does not value the virtue of humility. On the contrary it is self-assertion, overt self-confidence, material success, fame and esteem in the eyes of others that is coveted.
May 22, 2026
Bonnevaux
Life in Bonnevaux: coming to Stay
The soul of Bonnevaux is its small residential community. This is a group of people living together in the spirit of the 1500-year-old Rule of St Benedict. It is an ‘open cloister’ inspired by the essential elements of monastic wisdom. We try to live peacefully while being aware of the turbulence of the world today and contributing as we can to healing its divisions.
Volunteers and guests who make their time at Bonnevaux part of their spiritual journey are invited to experience our faith in the power of contemplation to heal the world.
Contemplative Eucharist
Join us live each Sunday at noon "French Time" or through the recording later
We are growing as a community of meditators in more than 100 countries, committed to developing a contemplative Christian life for our time and to dialogue between religion, science, business and art, body and mind. At the heart of this community is the meeting of many weekly groups, both physically and online, which introduce the essential teaching of meditation and help to deepen the inner journey. Personal transformation leads then to social and global transformation.
“I think meditation could play an integral role going forward, because it brings people together."
"Meditation breaks down defensiveness, encourages generosity and helps us become more open to seeing all creation forming one extended household or estate on our planet."
"Home now has a physical location. And this week has been the first time that I have meditated in person with people. The experience of doing it together as part of a community has been very, very special. There’s a vibrancy in the silence, that makes it so more present and more real."
Latest Posts
Tim Shriver Calls for Human Dignity Amid a Polarized World
Tim Shriver received the Laetare Medal from the University of Notre Dame on 17 May during the university’s graduation ceremony,
Bishop of Coimbra Voices Support for Laurence Freeman’s Teaching
Laurence Freeman gave an introductory talk on Christian Meditation at the Major Seminary of Coimbra on Sunday, 3 May, in
Community in Silence: Why the Digital Generation Needs Meditation
My name’s Helen and I’m 33, I’m from Liverpool. Meditation was always a part of my faith life, but it