It seems that our contemporary world is obsessed with certainty and results. Who won the game? Who won the election? When will I get there? When will the project be completed? Am I cured? What is the correct answer? Is there a heaven and will I get there?

'What might be an unintended consequence of our obsession with certainty and endings? Might it be that we are not fully present to what is happening in the now.  As Anthony de Mello insightfully says, “We go through life asleep!” Might this sleepwalking towards certainty and results creep into our practices of contemplation and meditation?

Contemplation and meditation are intended to foster mindfulness – a fuller awareness of all that arises in the present moment. However, it seems our transactional cultural and religious worldviews often lead us in the opposite direction – away from mindfulness towards mindless sleepwalking.

Our presenter, Rick Klein, believes that science offers insights to help us awaken from mindless sleepwalking. Building on Teilhard de Chardin’s teachings on evolution and Thomas Keating’s teachings on contemplation, together we’ll explore a rarely traveled terrain, the synthesis of science and spirituality.

Participant Testimonials from Rick's presentation on "The Contemplative Adventure" 
 

• The enthusiasm of Rick's approach and his level of knowledge, along with his ability to explain in layperson's terms what the connection is between science and spirituality. Rick is a very good teacher, engaging, informative and relevant.
   

• I have been excited all week about this talk. I am still processing...and will have it set when I can easily talk about it with others! Quantum physics is hard for me, although it is one of the most exciting things to connect with spirituality. There are not a lot of folks who appreciate this way of thinking. Thank you so much.
   

• I appreciate that you offer courses like this that really challenge me and push me to greater knowledge of the spiritual life and in seeking the Divine in a more profound way.

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About Rick Klein
 

Rick gives talks and workshops on contemplative spirituality. He is a teacher of Centering Prayer and has presented workshops on science and spirituality, compassion, and mysticism at the Center for Contemplative Living and other locations throughout Colorado.

We are living in turbulent times. In the churning, can you feel an anchor to something that is unchanging? Could it be a deep abiding hope? In this presentation, Rick Klein offers insight to a path out of the dualistic sociopolitical environments that keep us stuck.

How might I continue “Growing Up” on my spiritual journey?

Building on teachings from Cynthia Bourgeault, Richard Rohr, Thomas Keating and others, Rick believes the key to future spiritual growth—individually and collectively—begins with hope. Not the ordinary understanding of hope, but a deeper understanding: Contemplative Hope. As we awaken to the powerful presence of contemplative hope in our lives, we reveal the unchanging universal truths hidden in plain sight. 

Join us as we explore how to weave the threads of universal truth into the fabric of our lives and open to the potential of a quantum leap in spiritual “Growing Up.” This collective leap is essential if we are to show up in new ways that can diffuse the anger and fear in our world. 

This presentation—Unchanging—grew out of Rick Klein’s February 2025 presentation, Unfinished: A Spirituality of Change, which explored Ken Wilber’s developmental “Growing Up” lens and left many of us wondering what is mine to do? In this new presentation, Rick continues the exploration of our collective and individual journeys.

About Rick Klein
 

Rick gives talks and workshops on contemplative spirituality. He is a teacher of Centering Prayer and has presented workshops on science and spirituality, compassion, and mysticism at the Center for Contemplative Living and other locations throughout Colorado.

Are there changes in the world or in your life that you find troubling?

Why do we embrace some changes and dread many others?

Our lives are stories - stories of change. Some changes are exposed, others hidden. Some changes happen slowly over a lifetime, others occur rapidly in an eye’s blink. 

In just a few decades, we have witnessed the re-discovery of ancient spiritual teachings alongside the meteoric rise of the sciences. Can the two threads of science and spirituality offer practical insights into our complicated relationship with change?

Our presenter, Rick Klein, will combine valuable information from evolution and chaos theories with teachings from Ken Wilber, Richard Rohr and Thomas Keating about the process of spiritual growth. Together we’ll journey into the landscape of change. Along the way, we’ll share the stories of inspirational people from the past who offer compelling examples of the transformative power of change.

Participant Testimonials from Rick's presentation on "Unfinished - A Spirituality of Change" 
 

• The enthusiasm of Rick's approach and his level of knowledge, along with his ability to explain in layperson's terms what the connection is between science and spirituality. Rick is a very good teacher, engaging, informative and relevant.
• The concepts Rick presented were very spiritually enriching and brought me peace.
• Mr. Klein's style is comforting, helpful, clear, and his manner of speaking is outstanding (slower paced, clear slides, and plenty of resources). 
• This was a great session. From the gorgeous materials sent early, the structure of the presentation and the rich content, the whole presentation was helpful. Thank you again for a really terrific session. It did my soul good.

About Rick Klein
 

Rick gives talks and workshops on contemplative spirituality. He is a teacher of Centering Prayer and has presented workshops on science and spirituality, compassion, and mysticism at the Center for Contemplative Living and other locations throughout Colorado.