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Contemplative Prayer

By Thomas Merton

By Thomas Merton

By Thomas Merton
Introduction by Thich Nhat Hanh

By Thomas Merton
Introduction by Thich Nhat Hanh

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Category: Religion

Category: Religion

Paperback $15.00

Feb 01, 1971 | ISBN 9780385092197

Ebook $11.99

Nov 17, 2009 | ISBN 9780307589538

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    About Contemplative Prayer

    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 today’s 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.

    About Contemplative Prayer

    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 today’s 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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    About Thomas Merton

    The Trappist monk Thomas Merton (1915–1968) remains one of the great spiritual figures of our time. He expressed his inner contemplations through his extensive written works, including poetry, letters and journals. His writings commonly deal with issues of social justice… More about Thomas Merton

    About Thomas Merton

    The Trappist monk Thomas Merton (1915–1968) remains one of the great spiritual figures of our time. He expressed his inner contemplations through his extensive written works, including poetry, letters and journals. His writings commonly deal with issues of social justice… More about Thomas Merton

    Product Details

    Category: Religion

    Paperback | $15.00
    Published by Image
    Feb 01, 1971 | 144 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780385092197

    Category: Religion

    Ebook | $11.99
    Published by Image
    Nov 17, 2009 | 128 Pages | ISBN 9780307589538
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    “[Readers] will find Contemplative Prayer valuable. Merton shows that all living theology needs to be rooted in exercises where men somehow happily establish contact with God.” –New York Times Book Review

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