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Inspired-by, and built upon the foundations of ... Cloud of Unknowing, Between the Clouds is a non-commercial Web-Site. Its scripts reach back to those of ancient Christian Contemplatives and span forward to the graphic insights of present-day Visionaries ... accomplished laborers at Contemplative Prayer. The list of 48 Contributors includes many who (such as Brother Roger of Taize / see below) bring vital, modern-day psychological insights to bear on Cloud of Unknowing.Jump to www.contemplativerudder.com/Contributors.pdf

“Sometimes contemplation is like balancing on the edge of a razor blade, with a meadow full of wildflowers on one hand, and madness on the other.” (Brother Roger of Taize)

Of this unique work, a world renowned Teacher* has written:

“What a complete surprise! Opus Magnum! I had no idea of the nature and grandeur of your Site. I read it line for line…. Deep thoughts, sublime truths repeated gently like soft rainfall. My, my! You have placed a treasure in my hands!” (Rev. Francis Bagan, OMI, known throughout the world as "The Apostle of Divine Mercy")

For a quick review of just how this Site has crystallized the 50 chapters of Cloud of Unknowing, Click: www.contemplativerudder.com/CloudGleanings.pdf

Between the Clouds, (be it the Novice or Advanced edition) incorporates all the vital principles of Cloud of Unknowing (together with its counterpart The Book of Privy Counseling). Faithful to Cloud of Unknowing, Between the Clouds recognizes that true spiritual experience lies beyond the arena of words and thoughts: “We constantly have to remember that all the words we use to speak of The Ultimate are only pointers to what is totally beyond.” (Bede Griffiths)

The Site can be found at www.contemplativerudder.com