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Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of ContemplationSitting in stillness, the practice of meditation, and the cultivation of awareness are commonly thought to be the preserves of Hindus and Buddhists. Martin Laird shows that the Christian tradition of contemplation has its own refined teachings on using a prayer word to focus the mind, working with the breath to cultivate stillness, and the practice of inner vigilance or awareness. But this book is not a mere historical survey of these teachings. In
Sitting in stillness, the practice of meditation, and the cultivation of awareness are commonly thought to be the preserves of Hindus and Buddhists. Martin Laird shows that the Christian tradition of contemplation has its own refined teachings on using a prayer word to focus the mind, working with the breath to cultivate stillness, and the practice of inner vigilance or awareness. But this book is not a mere historical survey of these teachings. In Into the Silent Land, we see the ancient wisdom of both the Christian East and West brought sharply to bear on the modern-day longing for radical openness to God in the depths of the heart. Laird's book is not like the many presentations for beginners. While useful for those just starting out, this book serves especially as a guide for those who desire to journey yet deeper into the silence of God. The heart of the book focuses on negotiating key moments of struggle on the contemplative path, when the whirlwind of distractions or the brick wall of boredom makes it difficult to continue. Laird shows that these inner struggles, even wounds, that any person of prayer must face, are like riddles, trying to draw out of us our own inner silence. Ultimately Laird shows how the wounds we loathe become vehicles of the healing silence we seek, beyond technique and achievement.Throughout the language is fresh, direct, and focused on real-life examples of people whose lives are incomparably enriched by the practice of contemplation.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 07/01/2006
ISBN: 9780195307603
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.32h x 5.22w x 0.75d
Review Citations: Library Journal 07/01/2006 pg. 81
Christianity Today 11/01/2006 pg. 101
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Functional but theres size discrepancy
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I received this PU leather valet tray and it looks mostly like the photos. The stitching and brass buttons look clean, and setup is easy since you just snap the corners together.
The color appears more matte than expected and the surface texture feels fairly flat.
I also measured the tray and the dimensions differ from the listing. The product page states 9.4 × 7.8 × 1.9 inches, but the one I received measures about 8 3/8 × 7 × 2 inches.
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Good quality and sturdy valet tray. Very soft surface texture that grips items nicely.
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I wasn’t expecting much from this valet tray, but it turned out way nicer than I thought. The PU leather looks classy and feels sturdy, and the stitching is clean with no rough edges. I keep it on my nightstand for my watch, keys, and phone, and it’s made my mornings less hectic because everything is in one place now. The sides snap together firmly, so it holds its shape well but can also be flattened for travel. The brown color fits nicely with my desk and dresser too. It’s a simple item, but very practical and looks more expensive than it really is.
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Nice personal organizer
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Perfect size for my entry table. I love having something I can throw my keys and wallet and glasses in and I always know where they are. This looks great. I love how the leather side snap together to make it into a tray. I also really like the included keychain that came with it. It is great for my personal organization for the price I consider it an excellent value
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Nice quality remote control holder, makes it easy to find what you need, organized life is an easier life to live ! Great price too and it looks good ! This was a great little buy, I brought one for my Mom and another for the guest bedroom.
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