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Thomas Merton’s "Contemplative Prayer" presents a timeless path that unites Western mysticism—drawing from figures such as John of the Cross—with the disciplined practices of Eastern desert monasticism. The book emphasizes that the peace accessed through meditation is not a retreat from life’s challenges but a resource to engage the world positively. In its introduction, Thich Nhat Hanh shares personal recollections of Merton and thoughtfully compares the contemplative traditions of East and West, underscoring the universal relevance of contemplative practice in today’s society.
First publish date: 1969
Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
Authors: Thomas Merton
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