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"This is quintessential Merton."--The Catholic Review.
The author describes the reasons for his trip to Asia and reflects on the constrictions of the monastic life.
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.
Merton's journal, between the ages of 24-26, prior to entering the monastery.
Discusses Blake, Joyce, Pasternak, Faulkner, Styron, O'Connor, Camus, symbolism, creativity, alienation, contemplation, and freedom.
Free renderings of selections from the works of Chuang-tzŭ, taken from various translations.