Stillness

This exploration is coming soon. It will cover hesychia — the practice and gift of inner stillness — as understood by the masters of the tradition.

The exploration will examine the distinction between external and internal stillness, drawing on Isaac of Syria's profound meditations on solitude and Gregory of Sinai's practical instructions. It will explore what the tradition means by saying that stillness is not the absence of activity but a particular quality of presence, and how it is cultivated in the midst of ordinary life as much as in the monastery.