The Jesus Prayer Meditation (Part 1): Resting in the Sacred Name

In this meditation, I introduce the first step of the Jesus Prayer, an ancient contemplative practice centred on stillness, breath and the repetition of a sacred name.This tradition has been used for centuries as a way of drawing attention inward, helping the mind settle and the heart become more present and aware.We begin by grounding ourselves in the body and the breath, allowing awareness to deepen gradually. From here, the meditation gently introduces the practice of resting with the name of Jesus, not as an idea to analyse, but as a sound and presence to dwell with.The repetition of the name becomes a simple point of focus, helping attention gather and settle into stillness.While rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition, this meditation is offered as an open practice of presence and peace, accessible to people of all faiths and backgrounds.This meditation offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, helping you cultivate stillness, focus and a deeper sense of inner peace.This meditation supports contemplative prayer, focus and present moment awareness.Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:18 – Connecting with divine presence 00:43 – The sacred name 01:06 – A practice for all faiths 01:43 – The bell 01:53 – Settling into posture 02:43 – Awareness of the breath 05:33 – Reflecting on the name of Jesus 07:48 – Sounding the name 10:35 – Resting in the sacred name 12:03 – Closing bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.