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Thoughts on the East / Thomas Merton ; with an introduction by George Woodcock.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : New Directions Books, 1995.Description: 84 p. ; 18 cmISBN:
  • 0811212939 (acid-free paper)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BR128.A77  M47 1995
Summary: Summary: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
Item type: Books
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Current library Collection Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode
Judith Thomas Library General Stacks BKS BR 128 .A77 M47 1995 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA017325 Available AUA017325

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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