Christian contemplation

priest and author (1915–1968)

Hesychasm () is a contemplative monastic tradition in the Eastern Christian traditions of the Eastern Orthodox Church and Eastern Catholic Churches in which stillness (hēsychia) is sought through uninterrupted Jesus prayer. While rooted in early Christian monasticism, it took its definitive form in the 14th century at Mount Athos.

Indian writer (1931-1987)

1522–1524 set of works by Ignatius of Loyola

development of mystical practices and theory within Christianity

branch of theology that explains mystical practices and states