Seeking Collective Wisdom: A Spiritual-Dialogic Research Approach Sachi Edwards Introduction Developing a research paradigm aimed at examining and understanding spiritual knowledge and processes can seem daunting because, in many ways, the spiritual journey (i.e., the attempt to intimately understand the self and others beyond the material or physical realms) is an internal endeavor that takes place deep in the heart and soul of an individual. Some may say that this quality of the spiritual journey makes it difficult to uncover, and even more difficult to measure. However, spirituality is also largely communal, as demonstrated by practices found in a variety of spiritual traditions that rely on communities and groups as an instrument for strengthening spiritual knowledge and wisdom in a collective fashion. Take, for instance, the Hindu tradition of satsang, in which people gather together to make meaning of spiritual matters through reflective conversations. Similarly, the Christian practice of Bible study groups, or circle sitting rituals that exist in numerous indigenous traditions, are also collective practices that rely on a community of people with a shared goal of spiritual growth. This community aspect of spirituality lends itself well to research (both as a topic and a method of inquiry) and is the central focus of this chapter. The spiritual-dialogic research approach I describe here serves as an example of the type of scholarly exploration that may be encompassed by a spiritual research paradigm. Just as spiritual traditions rely on community groups to advance and develop individuals’ spirituality, a community of scholars contributing to the articulation of a spiritual paradigm can