• What need of words?

    What need of words? Come, Master, come, And fill me wholly with Yourself. ~Tukaram  

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  • Deep Peace, Deep Love, Deep Joy

    Deep Peace, Deep Love, Deep Joy

    Today’s post is by Patience Robbins For awhile now I have had a deep yearning to empower young adults. As I see the state of our world, I am so concerned that they will be prepared and ready for what they will need to address. This is such a profound longing in my heart that I pray…

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  • The seeker’s silence

    The seeker’s silence

    The seeker’s silence is the loudest form of prayer. ~Swami Vivekananda  

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  • Care of Mind, Body, Spirit: Thoughts about an Integral Practice

    Care of Mind, Body, Spirit: Thoughts about an Integral Practice

    Today’s post is by Carl McColman At the beginning of 2016, a new L.A. Fitness Center opened up just three miles from my house. It was an auspicious event — for after a family transition that had occurred two years earlier, I had stopped going to my previous gym — which, not surprisingly, resulted in a…

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  • One word

    One word

    Better than a thousand useless words is one word that gives peace. ~Buddha  

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  • To be a pilgrim…

    To be a pilgrim…

    Article by Peter Crosby (from July 2016 eNews) “What is the purpose of your visit to Scotland?” My first thought in response to the standard question at the border was, “Pilgrimage and the refreshment of my spirit!” However, my second thought was, “That’s way more than what is being asked!” So I just replied, “Holiday.”…

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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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