The Power of Community in Spiritual Growth

John J. Prendergast, PhD, is a spiritual teacher, author, retired psychotherapist, and retired adjunct professor of psychology who has taught at Esalen and Kripalu and online. He studied for many years with the sage Dr. Jean Klein as well as with the spiritual teacher Adyashanti. He is the author of the books In Touch, The Deep Heart and Your Deepest Ground: A Guide to Embodied Spirituality (SoundsTrue).

Topics:

00:00 Introduction

02:25 The Origin of 'Listening from Silence'

04:48 Exploring the Trilogy of Books

08:55 The Deep Heart and Ground of Being

27:48 Opening the Root Chakra: A Journey into Pure Potentiality

28:25 Tapping into the Current of Life: A Universal Connection

29:59 Addressing Suffering: A Creative Response

32:09 Embodied Non-Dual Approach: Engaging with Life

47:15 The Power of Community in Spiritual Practice

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