Welcome to lindsayboyer.com!

I am a spiritual director specializing in working with people like myself who are uncomfortable with institutional religion. In my spiritual direction practice, I help people to listen for the voice of God in their lives. I was raised as an Episcopalian, and Christianity still forms the core of my faith. However, I have learned an enormous amount by exploring the practices of other traditions, in particular the meditation of Zen Buddhism, the worship and yoga of Hinduism, and the qigong energy work of Taoism. These practices have helped me to better understand and explore the contemplative practices of Christianity, which have been neglected for centuries in the west but which are now being rediscovered in forms such as centering prayer.

I have a B.A. in Comparative Literature from Princeton University, a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary, and a Master of Sacred Theology in Spiritual Direction from General Theological Seminary. In previous careers I have worked as a market researcher and jewelry designer. I have traveled twice on pilgrimage to the temples of India with the monks of the Saiva Siddhanta Hindu Church, studied Shambhala meditation through the level of Golden Key, and practiced qigong with Master Rong-Er Shen and Master Yi Wu. I have taught a course on the psalms at Union Theological Seminary, and I lead a weekly centering prayer group on Tuesday nights at seven pm at Grace Church Brooklyn.

This website is designed to support, inspire, and provide a community for people who are interested in deepening their spiritual lives but are uncomfortable with institutional religion. It is full of information about contemplative prayer practices, exploration of different faith traditions, and ways to stay grounded while pursuing spiritual growth, plus opportunities to discuss your beliefs, doubts, questions, and explorations. If you dream of a God more beautiful than anything religion has shown you, I promise you your dream is true.

 

Participate in our community.  Visit our forum, Lectio Divina Online, or come to a centering prayer group. Contact me to receive weekly lectio divina emails.