Immateriality And The Path To Non-Dualism - by Mark Gladman

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Immateriality And The Path To Non-Dualism

With Mark Gladman

Humans spend much of their time making sense of the world around us. Mostly, this occurs in relation to the material world. Yet there is a place within the human psyche that moves to the immaterial and causes us to seek understanding of and engagement with the immaterial. Mostly, we would call this the Spiritual Life. However, deeper than just understanding the immaterial in order to engage with it is the truth that brings both together to live life in a state of what is often called "non-dualism"; where all things become united within that which has caused all things to be. In this course, we seek to do just that: to become more aware of the relationship between the immaterial and the material, appreciate what the immateriality of the Divine means for humanity; and begin to seek ways to live beyond a "sacred and secular" by walking a path of non-dualism.

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Meet your Teacher

Mark Gladman
Queensland, Australia

Mark Gladman (aka the Monk In Docs), or Br Frederick-James to his Benedictine community, is a Benedictine monk and teacher of spirituality walking with people who are deconstructing and/or reconstructing their understanding of God and faith with a broader, more inclusive and open-minded view. Mark has been in Christian ministry for over 30 years and holds degrees in theology, Biblical studies, social work, and spirituality. Today his work encompasses creating resources and providing spiritual direction/mentorship to help people recapture the joy of their spiritual life, deepen their relationship with God, the world, and themselves, embrace true freedom in their beliefs, and learn to play within their spiritual life again as they explore who they are and their place in the world.

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6 Days

201 students

4.6 stars

17 min / day

Divine Connection

English

Lesson 1

Part 1: What Do We Mean By Immaterial?

We begin our course by defining what we mean by immaterial. With the writings of St. John and St. Paul as our lens, we consider what it means that God is immaterial, and begin to look at how despite God's immaterial nature, God has somehow made themselves known to us.

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Lesson 2

Part 2: What Does God's Immaterial Nature Mean For God?

To understand God as being immaterial should not lure us into understanding God as not being able to engage with the material. On the contrary, if God is the source of life that animates and brings about all things, then somehow in interacting with the material we are also interacting with God. In this lesson, we consider the difference between pantheism and panENtheism, and discuss how anthropomorphisms, theophanies, and incarnation all help us comprehend this seeming paradox.

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Lesson 3

Lectio 1: Immaterial Nature of God In The Writings Of St. John And St. Paul

In this first of two Lectio Divina contemplation and meditation audios to accompany this course, we take time to contemplate the writings of St. John and St. Paul that were reflected upon in the first two lessons of the course. As we meditate upon them, consider how what John and Paul have written help you understand the nature of God, and what this means for how we then interact with this immaterial God.

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Lesson 4

Part 3: God's Immaterial Nature And Our Humanity

One's concept of God can significantly shape their worldview. Throughout history, the concept of God has played a central role in shaping human civilizations, providing answers to profound existential questions and guiding moral values. In this lesson, we explore why it is crucial for humans that God is immaterial, examining its impact on human understanding, spirituality, morality, and the pursuit of meaning.

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Lesson 5

Part 4: The Path To Non-Dualism

God's immateriality challenges the dichotomous thinking that permeates our perception of the world. The concept of an immaterial God invites us to transcend divisions, recognizing the inherent unity in all things. In this lesson, we consider how we might move beyond the confines of dualistic thought and embrace a holistic perspective that sees the interconnectedness of all existence.

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Lesson 6

Lectio 2: Psalm 139

Our course concludes with this lectio Divina contemplation audio in which we reflect on Psalm 139. This beautiful and well known Psalm considers the immaterial nature of God and how this means that there is no place outside of God. may your reflection on this Psalm consolidate your learning about God's immaterial nature in a practical way as you are inspired to live out the reality of God's ever presence, God's Being, in and around you at all times.

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Recent Reviews

Alison

August 3, 2025

Thank you for these deeply spiritual lessons reflecting on the ancient wisdom of nonduality. 🙏🏻🌻🙏🏻

Lisa

March 10, 2025

This course helped to depend my understanding and awareness of God's immateriality. Well presented, I benefited from hearing the Scripture passages about this. Thank you!

Kathleen

June 2, 2024

Thought-provoking and inspiring. The discussion of God's immateriality drew me deeper into the heart of God. And Mark's lectio sessions are thoughtfully chosen and beautifully read.

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