Shalem Publications on Contemplative Living
Shalem has been a resource for contemplative spiritual practice for over 30 years.
Explore our Resources section and discover a world of articles, essays, newsletters, videos, pamphlets and programs all dedicated to nurturing contemplative life and leadership in our lives.
Click on the titles below or on the left hand bar to view the pages.
Articles on Contemplative Living - thoughts from Shalem's Program staff as well as our guest lecturers on contemplative life
Shalem Summer Reading List 2012 - Whether you are at the beach, or in your backyard, study or bedroom, we recommend these Shalem authors for your summer reading pleasure.
Essays on Contemplative Leadership - cutting edge information from The Shalem Society Gathering in 2009 on how creativity, compassion and collaboration form the core qualities of creative leadership
Pamphlets On Spiritual Direction - Online versions of our introductory pamphlets about Spiritual Direction and Group Spiritual Direction.
Programs by Shalem Graduates - these events are offered by graduates of Shalem's extension programs and are
provided as a service for people looking for spiritual formation
opportunities throughout the world
e-News and Shalem Newsletter archives - this include archives of Shalem's current electronic newsletter and our former print publication "Shalem News" from 1992-2009.
Resources from Gerald May Seminar 2012 with Cynthia Bourgeault:
Cynthia Q & A- At Shalem's recent Gerald May Seminar, Cynthia received a number of questions written by participants.
Suggested Reading List from Cynthia- During recent lecture Contemplatives & Mystics, Prophets & Visionaries at the Gerald May Seminar, Cynthia references books that you can find linked to here.
Video & Audio - Videos and audio excerpts of Shalem events
Shalem in the News - current press releases
Contemplative Quotations - quotations about the nature and experience of contemplation, drawn primarily from Christian mystics and authors throughout the centuries.
Contemplative Links - web sites of contemplatively minded organizations and resources.