This is the first complete publication of Merton's last book, revised by the author shortly before he died, in which Merton draws on both Eastern and Western traditions to explore the subject of contemplation/meditation in depth, and to show how true contemplation can be practised in everyday life.

Initially supressed, Merton's prophetic testament on war and peace is finally published as he wrote it.

This classic spiritually title, reissued with a new introduction by A M Allchin, beautifully distils Merton's long experience with contemplation.

An autobiography of Thomas Merton.

Thomas Merton is perhaps the most read and loved spiritual writer of the twentieth century. No Man Is an Island is the beloved sequel to his classic Seeds of Contemplation.

Thomas Mertons affection for the spiritual nonconformists who once inhabited the deserts of the Near East shines through in these much-loved short tales of their acts and words of wisdom. Mertons free translation from the Latin sources presents their radical lives with humour and insight, relating them to Zen recluses, Hindu renunciates and all those who have ever fled conventional life in ...

The journals of Thomas Merton covering the years 1939 to 1941.

Daily reflections from the one of the most influential spiritual writers of the past century Thomas Merton is widely acclaimed as one of the most influential American spiritual writers of the past century. This volume of daily reflections draws from Merton's journals and papers to present, each day, a seasonally appropriate and thought-provoking insight or observation. Each month begins with one .

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What the renowned spiritual writer had to say about writing itself.

A chronological presentation of the journals of Thomas Merton. From within one of the strictest monastic orders, he campaigned for social justice and peace, wrote poetry, a play and popular books on the spiritual life, as well as essays engaging his passionate interests in religion, world literature, politics and culture.

Chuang Tzu, considered along with Lao Tzu, one of the great figures of early Taoist thought, used parables and anecdotes, allegory, and paradox to illustrate that real happiness and freedom are found only in understanding the Tao, and dwelling in its unity.

A selection of Merton's finest writing in which he discusses solitude, St John of the Cross, the primitive Carmelite ideal, Christianity and totalitarianism, and the power and meaning of love. The ideas and insight in this book reflect light on contemporary spiritual life.