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WRITING AND PRAYING POETRY: POEMS IN DAILY SPIRITUAL
PRACTICE
Poetry as Spiritual Practice
with
Robert McDowell
July 13 - 18, 2008
Kripalu
Center, Lenox, MA
phone: 413-488-3211
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Why is poetry the most common language of devotion and the
richest expression of spiritual practice in prayer, chant,
and song? How can we wake up to recognize poetry as the pure
sound and shape of the spirit?
Together we’ll practice reading, writing, and using
poetry in our daily rituals, aspirations, and intentions.
We’ll explore poetry’s sound and language, its rhythms,
meters, and forms, in a reflective writing process that leads
to deeper awareness and daily enjoyment.
Participants will experience a wide range of well-known poems—good
and bad—as well as our own work to create a treasury
of poetry with deep, abiding messages from all historical
eras and all religions and faiths.
Interactive exercises and guided meditations will help us
to put these methods and messages into practice by integrating
poetry into our daily path and spiritual journey. All that’s
required is your willingness to deepen your practice.
For
information and to register, click here.
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