Journey into the True Light is a bilingual blog series that invites readers into the spiritual reflections of a Chinese Christian scholar-practitioner who, after decades of Protestant faith, found renewed depth through the ancient practice of Hesychasm in the Russian Orthodox tradition. Rather than framing this as a conversion, the author speaks of a “spiritual upgrade”—a journey deeper into the heart of Christian spirituality. Through personal testimony, theological insight, and cross-traditional dialogue, the series explores what the broader church might recover from the forgotten wellsprings of early Christian mysticism.
Strolling through this evergreen spiritual meadow on Mount Athos, at each monastery I visited, I felt as though I were seeing a spiritual rose blooming for a thousand years, clearly exuding the fragrance of truth.
The Jesus Prayer may be the missing key to spiritual renewal in Chinese churches.
My journey of exploring the unique spiritual resources across various Christian branches and denominational traditions is far from over; it continues to this day.