Centering Prayer is a precious part of the ancient spiritual traditions of the West. First published in 1978, this practical guide presents Thomas Keating's reflections and advice on this simple and beautiful form of meditative prayer, its possibilities and pitfalls, with clarity and simplicity. This 25th anniversary edition, with a new Foreword by Father Basil Pennington, will introduce a whole new generation to the amazing difference Centering Prayer can make in their lives.