Meditation Master: Robert Lax and Present Moment Awareness

In this meditation, Brother Richard introduces Robert Lax—the poet, mystic and close friend of Thomas Merton—whose quiet spirituality centred on paying loving attention to the present moment.Drawing on Lax's gentle approach to contemplation, this meditation explores how mindfulness grows not through striving, but through simple awareness. By returning again and again to the senses, the breath and the present moment, we discover that every moment can become a place of encounter with divine grace.Whether you're new to meditation or returning to your practice, this session offers a peaceful way to cultivate presence, attention and openness to God in everyday life.Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Robert Lax and gentle awareness 01:49 – Opening bell 02:03 – Simply being present 03:16 – Settling into stillness 04:22 – Receiving the present moment as it is 05:16 – Awakening the five senses 06:28 – Returning attention with gentleness 07:45 – Choosing one sense to deepen awareness 09:17 – The present moment as divine gift 10:04 – Resolution for the day 10:22 – Closing bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.