Thomas Merton - What is Contemplation? - Christian Mystics

Readings from selected chapters from the text "Seeds of
Contemplation" by Thomas Merton.   Thomas Merton
 (January 31, 1915 – December 10, 1968) was an American
Trappist monk, writer, theologian, mystic, poet, social activist,
and scholar of comparative religion. On May 26, 1949, he was
ordained to the priesthood and given the name "Father Louis".
Merton wrote more than 50 books in a period of 27 years, mostly
on spirituality, social justice and a quiet pacifism, as well as
scores of essays and reviews.


Music credits: Heaven's Window - Peter Kater Temple of Silence -
Shastro


May whatever goodness arises from these readings/offerings be for
the benefit of all sentient beings.





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