• Teardrops for God

    People weep rivers of tears because they don’t have a child or can’t get money. But who sheds even one teardrop because s/he has not seen God? -Ramakrishna    

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  • Moving Toward the Voice

    We can’t help being thirsty, moving toward the voice of water… Clean your ears. Don’t listen for something you’ve heard before. -Jelaluddin Rumi    

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  • Road to Truth

    There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting. -Buddah          

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  • Laugh at the Sky

    When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky. -Buddah          

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  • Love is Fire

    Love looks like fire. Feed yourself into it. BE the fireplace and the wood. -Rumi        

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  • Work

    It is not enough to talk, there is work to be done. There is work to be done. Presence neither comes nor goes. Can you honor Presence? -Rose Mary Dougherty, SSND          

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Mission

Our mission is to nurture contemplative living and leadership.

Vision

In 2025, Shalem will be a dynamic and inclusive community, empowered by the Spirit, where seekers engage in transformation of themselves, their communities, and the world through spiritual growth, deep connection, and courageous action.

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