Contemplative Interbeing

Contemplative Interbeing is an educational nonprofit supporting the journey of inner transformation grounded in contemplative and integral spirituality. Our Vision A world where human consciousness awakens to interbeing—an embodied awareness of deep connection with self, others, and the Earth—cultivated through contemplative consciousness (Whole Brain Spirituality™). We envision individuals and communities living from this awakened consciousness, generating compassion, wisdom, and care across all dimensions of life. Our Mission Contemplative Interbeing fosters experiential spiritual formation that transforms individuals into instruments of healing, compassionate action, and peaceful change. Through educational offerings, contemplative practice, and community engagement, we support the inner work necessary for collective transformation. Grounded in contemplative consciousness (Whole Brain Spirituality™), our work integrates contemplative practice, neuroscience, interspiritual wisdom, and ethical living. We actively participate in the discovery, development, and sharing of interspiritual contemplative practices that nourish inner transformation and ethical engagement across traditions and worldviews. Our mission: embodying contemplative consciousness. Our vision: the lived reality of interbeing. We Inter-Are Interspiritual Roots We are part of the global movement of Interspirituality, which invites people of all religious, spiritual, and secular backgrounds to encounter the heart of humanity through contemplative experience. This movement unearths the mystical roots of the world’s wisdom traditions, revealing a shared depth that stands in contrast to modern trends of division and isolation. We are at the dawn of a new consciousness, a radically fresh approach to our life as the human family in a fragile world in which interdependence is an inescapable fact… We have been given the gift of life in this perplexing world to become who we ultimately are: creatures of boundless love, caring, compassion, and wisdom. —Wayne Teasdale Our Commitments and Orientation – Curated programs including guided contemplative practices, retreats, and learning circles rooted in interspiritual wisdom – Embodied inquiry into the nature of consciousness and interconnectedness – Resources that explore the integration of science, mysticism, and moral imagination – Support for ethical engagement, ecological awareness, and compassionate service – Opportunities for communal practice and dialogue across boundaries of tradition, identity, and worldview While informed by the world’s religious and mystical traditions, we are not bound by any single one. We honor these streams as part of a universal spiritual heritage while seeking what transcends them—direct experience, inner transformation, and compassionate solidarity with all life. Our Guiding Values Peace, kindness, unconditional love, service, joy, gentleness, compassion, hospitality, forgiveness, conservation, ubuntu, nonviolence, equanimity, coalescence, justice… – Compassion: We aspire to relieve suffering through open-hearted and wise action. – Integrity: We commit to being consistently equitable, trustworthy, transparent, and respectful. – Curiosity: We explore with humility and courage, embracing the creativity that arises from the unknown. – Inclusion: We welcome diverse perspectives and backgrounds that expand our awareness and enrich our shared journey. – Excellence: We seek to reach our highest potential through reflection, discernment, and care. Perennial Wisdom The Perennial Tradition affirms the enduring truth found across the world’s religions and philosophies: – There is a Divine Reality underneath and inherent in the world of things. – There is in the human soul a natural capacity, similarity, and longing for this Divine Reality. – The final goal of existence is union with this Divine Reality. Core Tenets Love and Reality – Love is the nature of Reality. Love is the nature of Being. Love is who you are. Priorities and Truth – People are more important than ideas. – Facts and realities must ground our understanding beyond ideology (e.g., two-thirds of the world is starving). Power and Boundaries – The love of power is the root of systemic harm. – Purity is not just an illusion, but an entirely false goal. – Bridges are more important than boundaries. Response and Responsibility – Both/And: Symptoms and causes both require our response. – Responding to symptoms without causes perpetuates injustice. – Responding to causes without symptoms ignores suffering. Spiritual Intelligence in Practice Contemplative Interbeing is a sacred space for nurturing contemplative spiritual intelligence through Whole Brain Spirituality™. We offer pathways for living a spiritually awake life—where mindfulness meets heartfulness, where contemplation leads to compassionate action, and where awakened awareness becomes embodied wisdom. Contemplative Brain, Compassionate Heart. Love-infused wisdom consciously participating in our divine unity. We invite you to join this journey of awakening and compassionate action—living the reality of interbeing together.