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Thomas Merton guides readers through contemplative prayer, drawing on Christian monastic traditions and mystical influences to foster inner peace directed toward positive worldly change.
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Thomas Merton guides readers through contemplative prayer, drawing on Christian monastic traditions and mystical influences to foster inner peace directed toward positive worldly change.
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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-kno...
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Central focus on Christian monastic prayer, contemplation, desert traditions, and mystical theology.
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Brief discussion of directing contemplative peace toward positive social change.
Self-harm / suicide
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