“A Rising Tide of Oneness”: Unity Consciousness for a World in Bits and Pieces

Day-Long Symposium
March 7, 2025 

9:00 a.m. ET to 6:00 p.m. ET

A day-long symposium to explore and celebrate the spiritual legacy of Father Thomas Keating: Trappist monk, enlightened spiritual master, founder of the Centering Prayer movement, and a pillar of contemplative inter-spiritual dialogue. The symposium will weave together teaching, practice, panel discussions, and provocative immersion sessions as we dive deeply into Fr. Thomas’s prophetic vision of Oneness as both an inner state of consciousness and an outer pathway of planetary healing.

Directly after the day-long symposium, we will host a 5-Day Silent Retreat on the same subject.

SCHOLARSHIPS

There are a limited number of partial scholarships available for BIPOC or young adults wishing to attend this event. Please visit us here for more information, and to apply. Please do not sign up for the retreat if you have submitted an application. Please wait to hear from us. For questions, please contact us at: scholarships@garrisoninstitute.org.

FEATURED PRESENTERS

Cynthia Bourgeault is an Episcopal priest, writer, and internationally acclaimed retreat leader. She worked closely with Fr. Thomas Keating for more than thirty years and is the author of three books on Centering Prayer as well as a dozen more books on aspects of the Christian Contemplative and Wisdom traditions. Her most recent is Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Christian Mystic (Shambhala, November 2024).

David Frenette is a contemplative teacher and author of The Path of Centering Prayer: Deepening Your Experience of God. A longtime student of Father Thomas Keating, David has spent over 35 years in contemplative service, including a decade living monastically and co-leading retreats.

Tenzin Priyadarshi is a Buddhist monk and global ethics leader. Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi Rinpoche combines a contemplative life with his commitment to compassionate action as the President and CEO of the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics at MIT. His work spans spiritual traditions and promotes understanding across diverse communities.

Cyprian Consiglio is a Camaldolese Benedictine monk, musician, and author.  Father Cyprian Consiglio bridges Eastern and Western contemplative traditions. His work in sacred music and interfaith dialogue invites an experience of unity and peace through contemplative expression. He currently serves as Secretary General for Monastic Interreligious Dialogue.

Sabina Alkire is the Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) at University of Oxford.  Sabina is an economist and advocate for human flourishing. Professor Alkire’s approach to social justice and poverty is multidimensional and infused with contemplative wisdom, inviting us to see economic challenges through a compassionate and holistic lens.

Peter C. Jones is a Documentary filmmaker, fine art photographer, and author whose work celebrates contemplative themes. His documentary A Rising Tide of Silence, on the global reach of Father Keating, premiered at the Aspen Film Festival in 2013. Jones brings a thoughtful and artistic lens to stories of spirituality and human connection, as seen in his sequel film, Thomas Keating: From the Mind to the Heart.

Colleen Thomas is an ordained minister, Spiritual Director and long-time practitioner of Centering Prayer with a passion for widening the reach of contemplative practice and teaching to younger and BIPOC communities. Colleen is the co-host of the “Opening Minds, Opening Hearts” podcast, which explores the transformative practice of Centering Prayer.

Adam Bucko is a spiritual activist, Episcopal priest, and co-founder of the Reciprocity Foundation.  Father Adam Bucko brings a contemplative perspective to social engagement and youth advocacy. His interfaith work explores how spiritual practices can inspire a life of service and compassion.

COVID-19

The health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests, teachers, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials, New York State and the CDC.