Wisdom Overflowing
Exploring the Universal, Perennial Truths Alive within All Contemplative Traditions
A 3-week contemplative course
3 Thursdays: March 20 - April 3 or
3 Fridays: March 21 - April 4
Taught by Keith Kristich
"Keith is all that a great teacher ought to be —knowledgeable, experienced, prepared, and supportive. He has led me to a deeper contemplative practice through his wise teaching and consistent example."
— Joelle Herskind
Exploring the Shared Mystical Heart of the World's Great Traditions
Religious traditions may differ in beliefs and rituals, but mystics and contemplatives throughout history have revealed universal truths:
God is present everywhere, at all times, and in everyone. Our human calling is to awaken to this profound and loving Reality.
Join this 3-week course to explore the Perennial Tradition and Contemplative Prayer, and the shared mystical heart of all world religions. We'll explore frameworks of unity expressed in Aldous Huxleys 4 unifying assumptions and Thomas Keatings "8 Points of Agreement."
Presented by Keith Kristich,
Founder of Closer Than Breath
Testimonials
“Keith has a way of inviting everyone to deepen their practice of stillness and awareness of God within, no matter where we're starting from. I'm so grateful for his presence, his love for people, and his teaching, which offers profound truths in a simple, digestible form. Thank you, Keith, for your generous and beautiful heart and leadership!”
Samantha E Lioi
"Keith has the ability to convey clarity and focus in a compassionate and easy understandable manner. What we thought to be complex, becomes easy. This encourages and enables people to leave their distractions behind, in order to open up to what matters most to them."
Stephan Stahl
Is This Course for YOU?
This course is for spiritual seekers who desire a more inclusive and universal spirituality.
It balances affirming participants’ own traditions while encouraging exploration of others.
It is particularly suited for those seeking to reconcile apparent differences between the world’s religions and to cultivate a deeper, more meaningful connection with the divine and the world around them.
This course is for you if:
- You’re curious about the universal truths shared by all contemplative traditions.
- You seek a deeper connection with God and the divine.
- You want practical tools to integrate contemplative practices into your life.
This course may *NOT* be for you if:
- You are looking for a dogmatic or exclusively theological approach to spirituality.
- You prefer to focus solely on a single spiritual tradition and may not feel ready to explore interfaith or universal perspectives at this time.
Join Live Online - or - Watch the Recordings
You Won't Miss a Thing!
Map of the Course
Week 1: What is the Perennial Tradition?
Explore foundational ideas of Interspirituality & the Perennial Tradition through Aldous Huxley’s 4 Unifying Assumptions and their relevance in today's world.
Week 2: The Universal Call to Awakening
Explore the universal invitation to Unity & nonduality through contemplative prayer & meditation.
Week 3: Living the Perennial Truths
Integrate what you've learned and explore how to embody these truths in daily life.
Each week you expect:
Contemplative Teaching
Contemplative Practice
Q & A - and small group sharing in a supportive community
“Keith is a remarkable contemplative leader having both a knowledge of theory and a depth of knowing that comes only with faithfulness to one’s own practice and a humble spirit. Keith’s way is inviting, serious yet playful, and grounded in the relationship between the inner life and our outer work in the world.“
— Trish Stefanik
Taught by Keith Kristich
Founder of Closer Than Breath, Keith is a writer and retreat leader bringing an interspiritual approach to spiritual teaching, integrating wisdom from various contemplative traditions while highlighting the often-forgotten mystical teachings of Christianity.
Keith is a commissioned Presenter of Centering prayer through Contemplative Outreach, trained with the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Leading contemplative prayer groups and retreats, and is a teacher of meditation and the Enneagram. Keith aimes to help people unlearn rigid religion, reimagine what's divine and see God everywhere.
Course Dates and Times
Duration: 3 Weeks
The course is offered on both Thursdays and Fridays. Choose the day that works best for you.
Dates:
Thursdays: March 20 - April 3 10:00am - 11:30am ET / 7:00am - 8:30am PT / 3:00pm - 4:30pm GMT
Fridays: March 21 - April 4 11:30am - 1:00pm ET / 8:30am - 10:00pm PT / 4:30pm - 6:00pm GMT
Course Fee
$45 Early Bird / $60 after February 26
This includes three weeks of guided teachings, interactive group discussions, teaching recordings, and resources to deepen your practice.
Sign up below to explore our shared Mystical Heart!