Robert A. Jonas

Robert Jonas is a retired psychotherapist with a diverse range of passions and interests. He is actively involved in leading spiritual retreats, conducting land conservation work, writing articles and books, playing music, and creating videos for special occasions as well as for online sharing on platforms like YouTube.

In the realm of video and audio production, Robert has been acquiring skills in using Final Cut Pro and ProTools to create and edit content related to environmental and spiritual themes. He is a skilled player of the shakuhachi, a Japanese bamboo flute, with expertise in the Blowing Zen or Sui-Zen repertoire.

Robert has released three CDs of his music, available on iTunes under the titles Blowing Bamboo, New Life from Ruins, and Many Paths, One Joy. Additionally, he recently authored a book on the priest and writer, Henri Nouwen, published by Shambhala Publications. His spiritual retreats often delve into Nouwen's teachings and explore topics surrounding the Christian-Buddhist dialogue.

He is deeply involved in the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies and serves as the Board Chair of the Kestrel Land Trust in western Massachusetts. Through this role, he is dedicated to building alliances aimed at preserving valuable farmland and wildlife habitats from detrimental development.

Robert Jonas's professional specialties encompass being a musician, videographer, retreat leader, writer, and environmentalist. His academic background includes a mix of degrees ranging from History of Christian Spirituality to Psychology and Education, reflecting his multidisciplinary approach to his endeavors.