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Contemplative Prayer

by Thomas Merton

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In this classic text, Thomas Merton offers valuable guidance for prayer. He brings together a wealth of meditative and mystical influences-from John of the Cross to Eastern desert monasticism-to create a spiritual path for today. Most important, he shows how the peace contacted through meditation should not be sought in order to evade the problems of contemporary life, but can instead be directed back out into the world to affect positive change.

Contemplative Prayer is one of the most well-known works of spirituality of the last one hundred years, and it is a must-read for all seeking to live a life of purpose in todays world.

In a moving and profound introduction, Thich Nhat Hanh offers his personal recollections of Merton and compares the contemplative traditions of East and West.

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Merton offers valuable guidance for prayer in this classic text. He brings together a wealth of meditative and mystical influences--from John of the Cross to Eastern desert monasticism--to create a spiritual path for today.

Synopsis:

This is Thomas Merton at his contemplative best, applying ancient wisdom to the longings of our age through his thoughtful commentary on Scripture and important writers of the Western spiritual tradition.
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About the Author

THOMAS MERTON (1915-1968), Trappist monk, author, and peace activist, came to international prominence at a young age with his classic autobiography, The Seven Story Mountain. Over the rest of his life he wrote prolifically on a vast range of topics, including prayer, interior growth, social responsibility, violence, and war. Toward the end of his life he played a significant role in introducing Eastern religions to the West. He is today regarded as a spiritual master, a brilliant religious writer, and a man who embodied the quest for God and human solidarity in the modern world.

THICH NHAT HANH is an internationally respected Zen poet and teacher. He is the author of numerous bestselling books, including Zen Keys and Living Buddha Living Christ.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780385092197
Other:
Merton, Thomas
Publisher:
Image
Introduction by:
Hanh, Thich Nhat
Introduction:
Hanh, Thich Nhat
Author:
Hanh, Thich Nhat
Author:
Merton, Thomas
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Inspirational
Subject:
Meditations
Subject:
Prayer
Subject:
Prayers
Subject:
Theology - Catholic
Subject:
Religion
Subject:
Spirituality
Subject:
Meditation
Subject:
Inspirational and devotional works
Subject:
Spirituality - General
Subject:
Prayer -- Christianity.
Subject:
Christianity - Theology - Catholic
Subject:
Meditation -- Catholic Church.
Subject:
Religion Comparative-General
Copyright:
c196
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series Volume:
4065
Publication Date:
19710231
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
8.29x5.42x.40 in. .30 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , Merton offers valuable guidance for prayer in this classic text. He brings together a wealth of meditative and mystical influences--from John of the Cross to Eastern desert monasticism--to create a spiritual path for today.
"Synopsis" by , This is Thomas Merton at his contemplative best, applying ancient wisdom to the longings of our age through his thoughtful commentary on Scripture and important writers of the Western spiritual tradition.
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