Name: a search for solitude,pursuing the monk´s true life
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Author: Thomas Merton
ISBN: 9780060654795

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a search for solitude,pursuing the monk´s true life

Type

Physical Book

Author

Thomas Merton

Publisher

HarperOne

Language

English

Pages

406

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.1 x 14.5 x 2.5 cm

Weight

0.47 kg.

ISBN

9780060654795

ISBN13

9780060654795

Synopsis "a search for solitude,pursuing the monk´s true life"

The third volume of Thomas Merton's journals chronicles Merton's attempts to reconcile his desire for solitude and contemplation with the demands of his new-found celebrity status within the strictures of conventional monastic life.

Thomas Merton

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Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was an American Trappist monk, writer, and poet, known for his works on spirituality, mysticism, and social justice. His most influential book, The Seven Storey Mountain (1948), is a spiritual autobiography that became a classic of religious literature. Other notable works include New Seeds of Contemplation (1961) and Mystics and Zen Masters (1966), where he explores the contemplative life and social responsibility from faith.

Merton wrote about interfaith dialogue, especially with Buddhism and Hinduism, influencing modern spiritual thought. His writings combine philosophical depth with accessible prose, making him one of the most relevant figures of the 20th century in the religious and humanist fields.

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