Fr. Greg Mayers 2011 Retreat: René Girard

Fr. Greg Mayers Roshi

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At the August 9-11, 2011 East-West silent retreat, Fr. Greg delivered a series of talks on René Girard’s mimetic theory of human cultural evolution.

Day One: Emergence of self-conscious human beings

Emergence Part 1

Emergence Part 2


Day Two: Girard on the development of Christianity

Development Part 1

Development Part 2

Development Part 3


Day Three: Crucifixion, Resurrection and Forgiveness

Crucifixion Part 1

Crucifixion Part 2

Crucifixion Part 3