TY  - BOOK
AU  - Merton, Thomas, 
TI  - Thoughts on the East
SN  - 0811212939 (acid-free paper)
AV  - BR128.A77  M47 1995
PY  - 1995///
CY  - New York
PB  - New Directions Books, 
KW  - Merton, Thomas,
KW  - 1915-1968
KW  - Christianity and other religions
KW  - Asian
KW  - Spiritual life
KW  - Comparative studies
KW  - Mysticism
KW  - Monastic and religious life
KW  - East and West
KW  - Asia
KW  - Religion
N2  - 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
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