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Philokalia
Book • 1998
The Philokalia is a collection of writings by various Eastern Orthodox Christian spiritual fathers.
It offers a comprehensive guide to the practice of Hesychasm, a contemplative tradition emphasizing inner stillness and prayer.
The texts cover a wide range of spiritual topics, including prayer, repentance, and theosis (deification).
The Philokalia has been influential in shaping Orthodox spirituality and has also resonated with seekers from other traditions.
Its enduring appeal lies in its practical guidance for spiritual growth and transformation.
It offers a comprehensive guide to the practice of Hesychasm, a contemplative tradition emphasizing inner stillness and prayer.
The texts cover a wide range of spiritual topics, including prayer, repentance, and theosis (deification).
The Philokalia has been influential in shaping Orthodox spirituality and has also resonated with seekers from other traditions.
Its enduring appeal lies in its practical guidance for spiritual growth and transformation.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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Father David Abernethy as a Christmas gift and a significant resource for understanding monastic spirituality.
Father David Abernethy as a Christmas gift and a significant resource for understanding monastic spirituality.
Intro. to History of Philokalia and Characteristics of Philokalic Spirituality
Mentioned by Father David Abernethy as a collection of writings by various Eastern spiritual writers.
Father David Abernethy as a collection of writings by various Eastern spiritual writers. The Ascetical Homilies of Saint Isaac the Syrian - Homily One Part I
Mentioned as a source of insights on watchfulness and the inner world.
Episode 71: Thinking About Thinking
Mentioned by James Delingpole as a book of essays stolen from a pilgrim in a story from a Russian book.
Dick Delingpole
Highlighted by Fr. Alex Wilgus and Fr. Stephen Gauthier as a collection of writings on spirituality in the Eastern Orthodox tradition.
The Philokalia
Mentioned as one of the first texts Rev. Joshua Schooping read when first encountered with Eastern Orthodoxy.
Why an Orthodox Priest Became a Lutheran Pastor | Rev. Joshua Schooping
