Fr. Laurence Freeman - Is Meditation a Form of Prayer?

Father Laurence Freeman OSB is a Catholic priest and a Benedictine monk of the Monastery of Sta Maria di Pilastrello, in Italy, and the Director of the World Community for Christian Meditation. He explores Is Meditation a Form of Prayer? Freeman emphasizes meditation as a form of prayer, a tool for connecting with the divine and achieving inner peace. He explores how meditation helps us transcend our egos, fostering love and letting go of negativity. Drawing inspiration from the early Christian monks who utilized meditation for spiritual growth, Freeman shares their practices and their relevance in our modern lives. He even delves into scientific evidence showcasing the positive impact of meditation on our mental and physical well-being. This episode is an excerpt of a past Science & Wisdom LIVE dialogue, 'The Journey from the Mind to the Heart'. 👉 Watch the full episode here:    • The Journey from the Mind to the Heart: An...   show notes: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 What are destructive emotions? 2:00 Meditation as a tool for transformation 3:00 Connecting with the divine through meditation 4:00 Letting go of the ego and finding peace 5:00 The legacy of meditation in early Christianity 6:00 Science supports the benefits of meditation 7:00 Conclusion and getting started with meditation Science & Wisdom LIVE brings meditation practitioners in conversation with scientists to address the problems of contemporary society and come to new possible solutions. Addressing topics such as AI ethics, gender equality, climate change, and the benefits of mindfulness and meditation.   We believe that dialogues between science and contemplative traditions inspire positive action and ethical solutions, grounded in values of cooperation, compassion, and equality.  ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.sciwizlive.com/about 🚀 Follow us on: Facebook:   / sciwizlive   Instagram:   / scienceandwisdomlive   LinkedIn:   / science-wisdom-live