Tribute to Thomas Berry

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Thomas Berry, priest, scholar of Asian and indigenous spiritual traditions, and cultural historian died June 1, 2009 in his hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina.

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He was 94 years old. Berry was a visionary who inspired many with his teachings about the new cosmology.

"If the dynamics of the Universe from the beginning shaped the course of the heavens, lighted the Sun, and formed the Earth, if this same dynamism brought forth the continents and the seas and atmosphere, if it awakened life in the primordial cell and then brought into being the unnumbered variety of living beings, and finally brought us into being and guided us safely through the turbulent centuries, there is reason to believe that this same guiding process is precisely what has awakened in us our present understanding of ourselves and our relation to this stupendous process. Sensitized to such guidance from the very structure and functioning of the Universe, we can have confidence in the future that awaits the human venture."

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Tribute to Thomas Berry

Posted by Cress Spicer at Aug 07, 2009 08:09 AM

Thomas Berry was an inspirational man, who was a great gift to many. His writings will remain a remarkable legacy of a brilliant mind.

Cress Spicer
www.infinitewellness.ca

Thomas Berry

Posted by Annemarie Askwith at Aug 27, 2009 12:20 PM

Thomas Berry offered a solid view of reality that befits humanity and our incredible privilege of existance on this planet wherein lies our core creativity and wisdom. This perspective is one that will take us into, distinguish us with honor and protect us as we open to adventures with the Universe.

Tribute to Thomas Berry

Posted by Alex Wilson at Sep 08, 2009 09:22 AM

Great to read an article Thomas Berry is always be a inspiration to others and i also a big fan.
He had done remarkable prediction of the future....
Thanks
Alex Wilson