Contemplation Nation

Papers from The State of Contemplative Practice in America, a conference at the Fetzer Institute, June 2010; edited by Mirabai Bush. Over 400 pages of information on the applications of contemplative methods by secular, religious and spiritual organizations and professional sectors.

In this anthology, religious and spiritual teachers as well as thought leaders from various secular arenas, including law, business, and health, reflect on the state of contemplative expression in their respective sectors. These papers offer a range of definitions and provide perspectives on the maturation and practical application of contemplative practice in the United States over the past several decades.