Elsewhere i have written extensively about the true nature of the self. Bernadette roberts 19312017 was a former carmelite nun and contemplative in the. 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. Biography bernadette roberts was born in 1931 in california to devout catholic parents. Today i am very much feeling the greatness of the blessing given in bernadette s life and work. In the next chapter, roberts talks about the very subtle nature of self, noself and mind. Bernadette roberts passed away on november 27, 2017, at her home in southern california, in her sleep. Bernadette roberts is the author of two other books. Bernadette roberts obituary north syracuse, new york.
Currently out of print, available at used bookstores such as thrift books, and abe books. Since my book the path to noself, begins at age seventeen, the present book covers the. Bernadette roberts new book, the real christ topic. Discover book depositorys huge selection of bernadette roberts books online. This bernadette roberts interview is reprinted from the book timeless visions, healing voices, 1991 by stephan bodian. 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. In our major religious traditions, the outstanding milestone in the spiritual journey is the permanent, irreversible transcendence of the self center or ego. 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. As you mentioned bernadette roberts author of christian contemporary classic, the experience of. In the introduction to the book, available here bernadette writes, this book is an account of my spiritual journey from birth to seventeen. A contemplative journey, revised edition ebook written by bernadette roberts.
February 28, 1948 is an american actress, singer, and childrens book author. Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book. Bernadette roberts passed away in north syracuse, new york. 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. I sometimes question why god would give an ordinary person like myself such a great and powerful glimpse of truth. The fact that a great deal has been written about the journey to this point means that many people have come. Bernadette roberts describes her own experiences through the often harrowing journey of a modern day mystic. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Join facebook to connect with bernadette roberts and others you may know. 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. 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. She entered the monastery of discalced carmelites in alhambra, california when she was seventeen in january 1949.
Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. A 1986 interview of bernadette roberts is available here. 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. Bernadette roberts passed away on november 27, 2017 at her home in southern california, in her sleep. An online resource for deepening your journey into gods love. 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. Comments on the outline of the experience of noself. The real christ by bernadette roberts, paperback barnes.
I regard its contribution to the literature of contemplative christianity and christianity as a whole. 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. Published march 26th 1993 by state university of new york press first published 1982. Truth is function, not a thing, idea, event, or semantic slogan. After eight and a half years of monastic life, bernadette left the cloister. 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. Feb 19, 2017 buy the real christ by roberts, bernadette isbn. Bernadette roberts author of the experience of noself goodreads. Published march 26th 1993 by state university of new york press first. The silent mind in this and the following sections of the book, roberts. Revised edition by bernadette roberts 19930326 01jan1707. Claiming the potential of our intelligence, whose final paragraphs begin with the following assertion. This book is an account of my spiritual journey from birth to seventeen.
Apr 26, 2015 bernadette roberts 1931 is a rare and extraordinary contemporary mystic of the nondual persuasion. She was diagnosed with als a year before, which eventually led to her death. The following is a list of books, and recordings by bernadette roberts. Bernadette asked that we let her friends know when the time came. Gre literature in english gre test preparation by james s.
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. The moment was unheralded, unrecognized, and unknown. She had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis als a. 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. The second best result is bernadette andrea roberts age 30s in orlando, fl in the kirkman north neighborhood. 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. 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. This is a must read book for anyone who has struggled with remaining a christian or grown frustrated with the banality of what seems.
Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations. Bernadette roberts books are not easy reading but are unique and important to those. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. What i can contribute to this subject arises solely from my experiences as a christian contemplative.
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. It is a mystery for which i will be eternally grateful. The experience of noself by bernadette roberts, 9780791416945, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Bernadette roberts books are not easy reading but are unique and important to those interested in the path to god.
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. The obituary was featured in syracuse post standard. From the back jacket commentary by father thomas keating. Bernadette roberts is also the author of the path to noself. Over a career spanning five decades, she has starred in musical theatre, television and film, performed in solo concerts and released recordings. This is the place to look for upcoming retreat dates, order a dvd, or her selfpublished works.
Bernadette roberts enlightenment story enlightened people. Research paper on the true nature of the self bernadette roberts1 abstract. In a prefatory warning at the front of the real christ, bernadette roberts. I am always keen to make new contacts and am currently available to take on new projects now. The path to noself, by bernadette roberts, is truly cutting edge and breaks new ground. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover bernadettes connections and jobs at similar companies. The focus on this paper will be on self as the cause of individuation. 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. Bernadette roberts path is that of a christian and if you have any affinity with christian. Bernadette roberts state university of new york press new edition 1991, 236 pages note. Follow bernadette roberts and explore their bibliography from s bernadette roberts author page. I regard its contribution to the literature of contemplative christianity and. We will miss her dearly and are grateful for all she gave us. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read experience of noself, the.
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. Her book, the experience of noself the first book of three the path to noself and what is self. I regard its contribution to the literature of contemplative christianity and christianity as a whole as historic and enduring. Bernadette is related to james earl anderson and walter w anderson as well as 3 additional people. This book shows how, once we have adjusted to the unitive state, the spiritual journey moves on to yet another. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. 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. Bernadette roberts is the author of the experience of noself 4. 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.
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. 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. This book includes descriptions of her experience of the dark nights and of the state of union, as. 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. View the profiles of people named bernadette roberts. Bernadette roberts 1931 is a rare and extraordinary contemporary mystic of the nondual persuasion. Funeral home services for bernadette are being provided by new comer funeral home. Bernadette roberts project gutenberg selfpublishing. View bernadette roberts profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Bernadette roberts author of the experience of noself. Kennedy, pauline beard, robert liftig, bernadette brick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bernadette roberts is a postchristian mystic, but only in the sense the word, christian is commonly used. Bernadette roberts was born in 1931 in california to devout catholic parents. She had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis als a year ago, which eventually led to her death.
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