Book Summary
An ecumenical anthology, Thoughts on the East gathers Merton's essential definitions of the religions that so much interested him - Taoism, Buddhism (in many forms, but especially Zen), Sufism, and Hinduism. Unified by Merton's belief that East and West share "a unity of outlook and purpose, a common spiritual climate", this eclectic selection also offers a fascinating introduction by the late George Woodcock, author of the acclaimed critical study, Thomas Merton: Monk and Poet.
Book Details
Book Name | Thoughts On The East |
Author | Thomas Merton, George Woodcock |
Publisher | New Directions Publishing Corporation (Aug 1995) |
ISBN | 9780811212939 |
Pages | 84 |
Language | English |
Price | 291 |