Exploring Silence

Fairacres Publications 170 Wendy Robinson explores the place of silence in contemplative prayer, and the difficulty of subduing our constant internal chatter in order to reach a place of stillness. She draws on various sources of wisdom, including the teaching of Martin Buber and her own experience of Quaker and Orthodox practice.

This book fills a significant gap in the field by addressing the topic of absence in discourse. It presents a range of proposals as to how we can identify and analyse what is absent, and promotes the empirical study of absence and silence in discourse. The authors argue that these phenomena should hold a more central position in the field of discourse, and discuss these two topics at length in this innovative edited collection. It will appeal to students and scholars interested in discourse analysis and critical discourse analysis.

Discover the restorative power of silent reflection with this practical guide by the meditation teacher and author of Slaying the Three Dragons. Silence—deep inner silence—opens the pathways to spiritual self-discovery. But where can we find that silence in our noise-polluted world? This book provides a practical toolkit for escaping the clashing sounds of everyday life. Through gentle insights and guided meditations, it provides a quiet space for making mindful choices and learning to enjoy the profound benefits of tranquility—even as the noise around us continues.

Infinite Silence: Exploring the Depths of Meditation delves into the profound realms of meditation, inviting readers on an introspective voyage to discover the boundless tranquility and wisdom within. Through contemplative narratives, insightful reflections, and practical guidance, the book navigates the multifaceted dimensions of meditation, unraveling its transformative power to illuminate the path toward inner peace, self-discovery, and spiritual awakening. With each page, readers are invited to embark on a journey of self-exploration, navigating the vast expanse of their consciousness to uncover the infinite silence that resides within. This book serves as a beacon of inspiration and guidance for those seeking to deepen their meditation practice and embark on a profound journey of personal growth and enlightenment.

An interrogation of the often-unexamined assumption that silence is oppressive, to consider the multiple possibilities silence enables. The volume features diverse feminist reflections on the nuanced relationship between silence and voice to foreground the creative, meditative, generative and resistive power our silences engender.

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Solitude, Silence and Loneliness is the first major account integrating research on solitude, silence and loneliness from across academic disciplines and across the lifespan. The editors explore how being alone – in its different forms, positive and negative, as solitude, silence and loneliness – is learned and developed, and how it is experienced in childhood and youth, adulthood and old age. Philosophical, psychological, historical, cultural and religious issues are addressed by distinguished scholars from Europe, North and Latin America, and Asia.

A thought-provoking look at how silence is embedded in our language, society, and institutions. Sexual harassment is explored as an example.