The Philokalia
by Compiled by St. Nikodimos and St. Makarios
The Eastern Orthodox anthology of texts on prayer, watchfulness and the heart, fourth to fifteenth century. Dense, demanding, foundational to the Jesus Prayer tradition.
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you want the sources behind The Way of a Pilgrim.
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Skip it if…
you are new to contemplative reading.
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Three things you will actually use
- Watchfulness of thoughts.
- Pray without ceasing.
- Guard the heart.
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Our verdict
The Orthodox anthology.
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