Like the Stars Forever: Rainbow Body and Christian Encounter - Hardcover

Tiso, Francis V.: - A New York native, Father Francis V. Tiso holds the A.B. in Medieval Studies from Cornell University. He earned a Master of Divinity degree (cum laude) at Harvard University and holds a doctorate from Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary where his specialization was Buddhist studies. He translated several early biographies of the Tibetan yogi and poet, Milarepa, for his dissertation on sanctity in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism. He has led research expeditions in South Asia, Tibet and the Far East, and his teaching interests include Christian theology, history of religions, spirituality, ecumenism and interreligious dialogue. Father Tiso was Associate Director of the Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops from 2004 to 2009, where he served as liaison to Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, the Sikhs, and Traditional religions as well as the Reformed confessions.Father Tiso is a priest of the Diocese of Isernia-Venafro, Italy, where he now serves as chaplain to the migrant communities in the Province of Isernia and as canon in the cathedral. He is Diocesan Delegate for Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs. He was recently elected to the Board of Directors of Mind and Life Europe, which promotes research in neuroscience, philosophy, and contemplative traditions. Father Tiso has written and lectured widely, and is author of �������������������� ���� ������ ���������������� (2014) and �������������� �������� ������ ������������������������ (2016), two books on Tibetan studies. He is the recipient of grants from the American Academy of Religion, the American Philosophical Society, the Palmers Fund [Switzerland], the Centro Incontri Umani [Ascona, Switzerland], and the Institute of NoeticSciences in Petaluma, CA.Known as "the Jesus Lama," Father Tiso is currently working on a forthcoming contemplative practice text, �������������������� ������������������. For more information, visit enroutebooksandmedia.com/discerningstirringsMichelucci, Rob: - Rob Michelucci is an International Coaching Federation Master Certified and Board-Certified executive, leadership, and life coach in the top 4% of coaches worldwide. He earned his Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree at Duquesne University, with specializations in psychology and theology. Over thousands of hours, Rob has coached leaders and teams across several Fortune 100 companies and a wide range of industries, and his specialties include spirituality. Rob also serves as a mentor coach and co-facilitated the capstone Duquesne University Professional Coach Certification Program from 2024-2025.A contemplative raised in the Catholic tradition and meditation practitioner, Rob's mission is to help people become more Aware. For more information, visit michelucci.coach/books