Cultivate psychological growth and spiritual awakening through integration of contemplative practices with the sacred psychology of the Enneagram
What is CPE?Contemplative Practices & the Enneagram (CPE) Practice Groups are intended for all who are familiar with their Enneagram type and who are interested in engaging in contemplative practices in an Enneagram-literate community.
This group is led Rev. Nhien, J.D., M.Div. with tremendous support from long-time CPE Participants. Rev. Nhien has been studying the Enneagram since 2002 and practicing centering prayer since 2005. On a case-by-case basis, Rev. Nhien will allow new CPE participants to join who might not yet know their E-Type but who are actively engaged in the inquiry and who are committed to deepening their spiritual practice. |
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FORMAT: In these sessions, we generally begin with a brief guided meditation, have space for popcorn-style check ins, and then engage in contemplative practice with a minimum of 20-25 minutes of Centering Prayer practice. After our Centering Prayer sit, we have a reading or Rev. Nhien poses a question and we open the circle for sacred sharing. Rev. Nhien will often also bring Enneagram or related teachings to the practice. To promote safety for authentic sharing, our Guidelines for Group sharing include the holding of full confidentiality, the requirement of no cross talk, no interrupting others, and no unsolicited advice-giving.
Info: Nhien@unitytemple.com
Info: Nhien@unitytemple.com
How do I join a CPE group?
Because of the level of trust and intimacy fostered over time in these groups, CPE groups are typically open to new participants only at certain times throughout the year. At the start of January, two new CPE groups are forming and our ongoing Thursday 1-3pm CPE group will be opening its doors to new participants! See below for a description of each group and the contact info for the group facilitator. NOTE: Because CPE is an advance practice, admission to the group is at the discretion of the facilitator(s).
Each of the below invites a 10-week commitment. Your committed participation not only supports your own growth & transformation but it also supports everyone else in the room! We ask that you be able to make at least 8 of the 10 scheduled meetings.
The Thursday group is ongoing and will meet even after the 10 week commitment is over. It is possible that, after the 10 weeks, the Monday 1-3pm and Tuesday 6;30-8:30pm groups will also become ongoing groups. This will depend on what the facilitator(s) and group participants want and need.
Suggested love offering; $5-15 per 2-hour session
The Thursday group is ongoing and will meet even after the 10 week commitment is over. It is possible that, after the 10 weeks, the Monday 1-3pm and Tuesday 6;30-8:30pm groups will also become ongoing groups. This will depend on what the facilitator(s) and group participants want and need.
Suggested love offering; $5-15 per 2-hour session
CPE Monday 1-3pm
Starts Jan 28th
Co-facilitated by John Greenleaf-Maple & Macha Greenleaf-Maple
Details
NEW! Embodied CPE Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm
Starts Jan 8th
Facilitated by Rev Nhien & Co.
NOTE: This is a special new, more advanced CPE group that will incorporate gentle movement and breathing exercises as part of the contemplative practice so that we can integrate all three centers of intelligence into our practice: body, heart, and head!
Details
CPE Thursday 1-3pm
Opens to new participants Jan 3rd
Facilitated by Rev Nhien & Co.
Details
Starts Jan 28th
Co-facilitated by John Greenleaf-Maple & Macha Greenleaf-Maple
Details
NEW! Embodied CPE Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm
Starts Jan 8th
Facilitated by Rev Nhien & Co.
NOTE: This is a special new, more advanced CPE group that will incorporate gentle movement and breathing exercises as part of the contemplative practice so that we can integrate all three centers of intelligence into our practice: body, heart, and head!
Details
CPE Thursday 1-3pm
Opens to new participants Jan 3rd
Facilitated by Rev Nhien & Co.
Details
Knowledge your Enneagram type (or at least an earnest willingness to grapple with the question of your Type) is a prerequisite to CPE participation.
See below for information about discovering your Enneagram Type.
Unity Temple on the Plaza
707 W 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64112
Unity Temple on the Plaza
707 W 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64112