Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert A Jonas

Can you be Christian and a Buddhist at the same time?  Robert A. Jonas, good friend of Henri Nouwen's and author of "My Dear Far-Nearness – the Holy Trinity as Spiritual Practice," unwraps this intriguing question in this episode.  Join us for a very interesting and insightful discussion. * EPISODE PAGE: https://henrinouwen.org/listen/robert-a-jonas-2/ To PURCHASE "My Dear Far-Nearness: The Holy Trinity as Spiritual Practice" by Robert A. Jonas Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/41btqiH Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/3Xx0EWE To PURCHASE "The Essential Henri Nouwen" by Robert A. Jonas Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3k1a4vK Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/3YVr71g To PURCHASE "Henri Nouwen: Writings Selected" with an Introduction by Robert A. Jonas Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3InYeoN Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/3lEYiYv To PURCHASE "Discernment" by Henri Nouwen Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/2NBrriT Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/2Oczt1T ____________ * TO WATCH FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY "Journey of the Heart: The Life of Henri Nouwen": www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U8M1gx5Rk4&t=1808s * LISTEN on iTUNES: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/henr…ty/id1468489942 * LISTEN on SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/show/2Cxu6BwtNHlzFT7RzlixWJ * WATCH the PODCAST on YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iObxkzRYD…hJK5NW-5ERuN2XAH0 * TO SIGN-UP FOR FREE DAILY E-MEDITATIONS: henrinouwen.org/meditation/ * FOR HENRI NOUWEN SOCIETY CAREGIVING RESOURCES: henrinouwen.org/caregiving/ * MORE FREE RESOURCES: www.henrinouwen.org * READ HENRI NOUWEN BOOKS: henrinouwen.org/read/

Join Orbis Books Publisher, Robert Ellsberg, as he discusses "My Dear Far-Nearness The Holy Trinity as Spiritual Practice", with Robert A Jonas, author, in this One On One Interview.Get your copy today: https://maryknoll.link/f0nCheck out more Orbis Book Authors and One On One Interviews: https://maryknollsociety.org/podcast/The Holy Trinity of Christian theology is either incomprehensible or hopelessly abstract to most people. Why bother with it today? Robert A. Jonas reveals, in this strikingly original work, how opening the mysteries of the Trinity is key to discovering the Divine within and around us. As the poet Rumi said, “Don't look for me in a human shape. I am inside your looking.” This approach to the Trinity, although faithful to ancient Christian doctrines, is not focused on dogma or belief, exploring instead spiritual practices that transform our awareness of God, each other, and ourselves.Dr. Robert A. Jonas is a spiritual guide, psychotherapist, author, environmental activist, and musician. He is the founder and director of The Empty Bell, a contemplative retreat center and sanctuary for Christian-Buddhist dialogue and practice in Western Massachusetts. He earned a doctorate in education and psychology at Harvard, followed by several years in practice. Jonas then entered Weston Jesuit School of Theology and received a Master of Theological Studies. He is the editor of Henri Nouwen: Writings, in Orbis' “Modern Spiritual Masters” series, and The Essential Henri Nouwen.#catholic #podcast #orbisbooks #RobertAJonas #Christian #Maryknoll #HolyTrinity #spirituality

Robert A. Jonas, is an author, musician, environmental activist, and retreat leader, and the founder and director of the Empty Bell, a contemplative sanctuary in Northampton, MA, with an emphasis on Buddhist-Christian dialogue and the arts. A Christian in the Carmelite tradition, he has also received spiritual formation with Buddhist teachers. He is a student of Suizen, the Japanese shakuhachi bamboo flute (his shakuhachi album “Blowing Bamboo” is available on iTunes), a member of the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies and the Eckhart Society, and past board member of the Kestrel Land Trust and the Henri Nouwen Society. He is a Visiting Lecturer at the Northwind Seminary, and author of several books and articles including The Essential Henri Nouwen and Rebecca: A Father's Journey from Grief to Gratitude. His new book, My Dear Far-Nearness: The Holy Trinity as Spiritual Practice, is an exploration of the Holy Trinity as three dimensions of spiritual awareness rather than dogma or doctrine. In this, his second visit to Spirit Matters, we focused on his new book and his provocative interpretation and application of the Trinitarian concept. Learn more about Robert Jonas here: http://emptybell.org/.

Since the birth of the church, there has been a branch of mysticism that has invited believers into deep and complex experiences with the divine. On this episode of the Red Church Door Podcast, Colin shares his recent exploration with the Christian mystics and welcomes this week's guest, Robert A. Jonas, M.T.S. Jonas (as is he called by those who know him) is the founder and director of The Empty Bell, a contemplative sanctuary in Northampton, MA, with a special emphasis on Buddhist-Christian dialogue, and on the arts. Colin talks to Jonas about the intersection of Christianity and Eastern religious traditions meet, the impact of the Empty Bell in Christian and Buddhist dialogue, and the role Jonas's deep friendship with Henri Nouwen has had on his own faith journey.   Show Notes: The Empty Bell: http://www.emptybell.org/ World Community for Christian Meditation: https://wccm.org/ Contemplative Outreach Center: https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org

In this week’s episode, Karen Pascal talks with good friend of Henri's - Robert Jonas. Jonas shares how this friendship and his exploration in both the Christian and Buddhist faith traditions have inspired his work in contemplation, creativity and nature conservation. Episode Notes: https://henrinouwen.org/now-then-robert-jonas/ For More Info: www.henrinouwen.org To Sign Up for Our Free Daily E-Meditations: https://henrinouwen.org/resources/daily-meditation/

Robert A. Jonas, M.T.S., Ed.D., is the founder and director of The Empty Bell, a contemplative sanctuary in Northampton, MA, with a special emphasis on the Buddhist-Christian dialogue and the arts. An author, musician and retreat leader, Dr. Jonas is a Carmelite Christian who has also received spiritual formation with Buddhist teachers. He is a member of the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies, on the Board of the Henri Nouwen Society, and co-founder of Project Noah, which connects people of faith to wilderness protection. He is the author of many books and articles and plays the Japanese bamboo flute (shakuhachi) in sacred contexts. We spoke about how Buddhism has informed his Christianity, his work at The Empty Bell and how tragedy can contribute to spiritual growth. Learn more about Robert Jonas here: http://www.emptybell.org/bio.html