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“Meditation begins with a call that awakes us out of the coma of self-preoccupation. We are called, we are chosen. Meditation is our response to that call from the deepest center of our awakened consciousness...by letting to in meditation we learn how to love.”

Quote by John Main

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John Main was a renowned priest born in the United Kingdom in 1926. He had a profound impact in the religious field, particularly in promoting meditation and spiritual practices. Father Main founded the World Community for Christian Meditation in the mid-20th century and wrote numerous books on spiritual life. His work has had a significant influence on global spiritual development. more

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