Bernadette roberts is a christian contemplative and author of multiple books on the contemplative spiritual journey. In our major religious traditions, the outstanding milestone in the spiritual journey is the permanent, irreversible transcendence of the self center or ego. The author, of whom we are told very little, has obviously known god, and unlike the testimonies of many saints who describe the approach to enlightenment and than enlightenment itself, takes that as only the first goal on the path. Bernadette roberts and the loss of self bill carey joseph chilton pearce says that bernadette roberts book, what is self, profoundly influenced the latter chapters of his evolutions end. What i can contribute to this subject arises solely from my experiences as a christian contemplative. The following is a list of books, and recordings by bernadette roberts. As some persons on this site have shown an interest in the work of bernadette roberts, i wanted to let you know that bernadette has just published a new book, the real christ. Published march 26th 1993 by state university of new york press first. Bernadette roberts is a postchristian mystic, but only in the sense the word, christian is commonly used. Such is the odd situation catholics seeking a deeper life with god find themselves in today especially strange given christianity is the most mystical of all religions, as the author of the real christ, bernadette roberts points out.
Bernadette roberts project gutenberg selfpublishing. Bernadette roberts passed away on november 27, 2017, at her home in southern california, in her sleep. Bernadette roberts obituary north syracuse, new york. It is written as a contribution to her research project entitled. Since my book the path to noself, begins at age seventeen, the present book covers the earlier years and my initial steps in the contemplative path.
Bernadette roberts was born in 1931 in california to devout catholic parents. Bernadette roberts describes her own experiences through the often harrowing journey of a modern day mystic. It is a mystery for which i will be eternally grateful. Bernadette roberts is the author of two other books. Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book. Bernadette asked that we let her friends know when the time came. After eight and a half years of monastic life, bernadette left the cloister and entered the university of utah where she was a premedical student for. The obituary was featured in syracuse post standard. In this exclusive interview with stephan bodian, published in the novdec 1986 issue of yoga journal, author bernadette roberts describes the path of the christian contemplative after the experience of oneness with god.
View bernadette roberts profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. In a prefatory warning at the front of the real christ, bernadette roberts. Kennedy, pauline beard, robert liftig, bernadette brick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bernadette roberts enlightenment story enlightened people. Since my book the path to noself, begins at age seventeen, the present book covers the. She had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis als a. Published march 26th 1993 by state university of new york press first published 1982. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. This is a must read book for anyone who has struggled with remaining a christian or grown frustrated with the banality of what seems to be the jesus industry of corporate. A contemplative journey, revised edition ebook written by bernadette roberts. This book shows how, once we have adjusted to the unitive state, the spiritual journey moves on to yet another more final ending. This is the place to look for upcoming retreat dates, order a dvd, or her selfpublished works.
She had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis als a year ago, which eventually led to her death. The focus on this paper will be on self as the cause of individuation. Truth is function, not a thing, idea, event, or semantic slogan. I regard its contribution to the literature of contemplative christianity and. Bernadette roberts 19312017 was a former carmelite nun and contemplative in the. In the introduction to the book, available here bernadette writes, this book is an account of my spiritual journey from birth to seventeen. The following is an excerpt from a biography selfwritten by bernadette roberts for the book mystics, masters, saints and sages by robert ullman and judyth reichenbergullman. As you mentioned bernadette roberts author of christian contemporary classic, the experience of. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read experience of noself, the.
Claiming the potential of our intelligence, whose final paragraphs begin with the following assertion. Comments on the outline of the experience of noself. Bernadette roberts books are not easy reading but are unique and important to those. This is a must read book for anyone who has struggled with remaining a christian or grown frustrated with the banality of what seems to be the jesus industry of corporate christianity. A 1986 interview of bernadette roberts is available here. Join facebook to connect with bernadette roberts and others you may know. I regard its contribution to the literature of contemplative christianity and christianity as a whole as historic and enduring. This book is an account of my spiritual journey from birth to seventeen. Bernadettes friends blog the tone is that roberts feels her work has been forcefit into the teaching of nonduality, so this is an important contribution to consider discussion of bernadette roberts in the nonduality salon, june 15 to june 20, 2008. I regard its contribution to the literature of contemplative christianity and christianity as a whole. Currently out of print, available at used bookstores such as thrift books, and abe books. This book includes descriptions of her experience of the dark nights and of the state of union, as. The experience of noself is the middle book of the bernadette roberts trilogy, and for me contains the most detailed description of the transition from an egodriven life to.
Revised edition by bernadette roberts 19930326 01jan1707. Over a career spanning five decades, she has starred in musical theatre, television and film, performed in solo concerts and released recordings. View the profiles of people named bernadette roberts. Bernadette roberts author of the experience of noself. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The silent mind in this and the following sections of the book, roberts.
The experience of noself is a fascinating book for anyone interested in mystical states of consciousness. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations about bernadette roberts bernadette roberts is a christian contemplative and author of multiple books on the contemplative spiritual journey. Bernadette roberts passed away on november 27, 2017 at her home in southern california, in her sleep. Her book, the experience of noself the first book of three the path to noself and what is self. Gre literature in english gre test preparation by james s. Bernadette roberts is the author of two extraordinary books on the christian contemplative journey, the experience of noself shambhala, 1982 and the path to noself shambala, 1985. Follow bernadette roberts and explore their bibliography from s bernadette roberts author page. Apr 26, 2015 bernadette roberts 1931 is a rare and extraordinary contemporary mystic of the nondual persuasion. Bernadette roberts 1931 is a rare and extraordinary contemporary mystic of the nondual persuasion. February 28, 1948 is an american actress, singer, and childrens book author. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. After eight and a half years of monastic life, bernadette left the cloister. Biography bernadette roberts was born in 1931 in california to devout catholic parents. Discover book depositorys huge selection of bernadette roberts books online.
After eight and a half years of monastic life, bernadette left the cloister and entered the university of utah where she was a premedical student for three years. Feb 19, 2017 buy the real christ by roberts, bernadette isbn. The moment was unheralded, unrecognized, and unknown. A cloistered nun for nine years, roberts reports that she returned to the world after experiencing the unitive state, the state of oneness with god, in.
Bernadette roberts is the author of the experience of noself 4. Bernadette roberts new book, the real christ topic. She was diagnosed with als a year before, which eventually led to her death. Research paper on the true nature of the self bernadette roberts1 abstract. Bernadette s friends blog the tone is that roberts feels her work has been forcefit into the teaching of nonduality, so this is an important contribution to consider.
Elsewhere i have written extensively about the true nature of the self. Bernadette roberts is also the author of the path to noself. The real christ is simply the emc of theology, unfolding the deepest mysteries of the trinity with profound clarity. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations. The experience of noself by bernadette roberts, 9780791416945, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I am always keen to make new contacts and am currently available to take on new projects now. Hello, as some persons on this site have shown an interest in the work of bernadette roberts, i wanted to let you know that bernadette has just published a new book, the real christ. She entered the monastery of discalced carmelites in alhambra, california when she was seventeen in january 1949.
A new approach to the studies of self, its development, function and relation to. In the next chapter, roberts talks about the very subtle nature of self, noself and mind. After eight and a half years of monastic life, roberts left the cloister and entered the university of utah where she was a premedical student for three years. After eight and a half years of monastic life, roberts left the cloister and entered the university of utah where she was a premedical student for three. The second best result is bernadette andrea roberts age 30s in orlando, fl in the kirkman north neighborhood. Bernadette is related to james earl anderson and walter w anderson as well as 3 additional people. The path to noself, by bernadette roberts, is truly cutting edge and breaks new ground. Bernadette roberts, in her introduction, claims to be experiencing a state of being which is a full stage beyond what is documented in the writings of celebrated mystics. This is a must read book for anyone who has struggled with remaining a christian or grown frustrated with the banality of what seems. Bernadette roberts path is that of a christian and if you have any affinity with christian. We will miss her dearly and are grateful for all she gave us. I sometimes question why god would give an ordinary person like myself such a great and powerful glimpse of truth. For those interested in bernadette roberts work, a new essay by her not found in any of her books has just been posted online, which, on the one hand, distinguishes her work from paradigms of nonduality, and on the other, demonstrates the coherence of her views with christian trinitarianism. This book shows how, once we have adjusted to the unitive state, the spiritual journey moves on to yet another.
A small site with information about bernadette roberts. Bernadette roberts passed away in north syracuse, new york. Bernadette roberts state university of new york press new edition 1991, 236 pages note. She was born in california to devout catholic parents, and entered the monastery of discalced carmelites in alhambra, california when she was seventeen in january 1949. Bernadette roberts books are not easy reading but are unique and important to those interested in the path to god. Funeral home services for bernadette are being provided by new comer funeral home. Today i am very much feeling the greatness of the blessing given in bernadette s life and work. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover bernadettes connections and jobs at similar companies.
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