The School of Contemplative Life

Reviving timeless wisdom from the Christian desert tradition, we teach meditation as a simple, spiritual practice. We host an online practice community and run retreats, sharing teachings from many voices.

The universal practice we teach is rooted in the tradition of the early Christian contemplatives known as the Desert Mothers & Fathers. By learning a new relationship with our thoughts & feelings, we clear a space to encounter the divine nature of life, cultivating greater peace in ourselves and in the world.

Our online practice community meets every Wednesday & Saturday. It’s free & open to all - whatever your faith, background or experience of meditation. Sign up by clicking the link below.

Chris Whittington hosts these sessions. He was introduced to contemplative practice during several years of formation when he lived at Prinknash Abbey Benedictine monastery in England. All we offer is free or at cost, ensuring true accessibility, as we work to share the gift of meditation.