The Way of Chuang Tzu (Merton Thomas)(Paperback)

The Way of Chuang Tzu (Merton Thomas)(Paperback)

Working from existing translations, Thomas Merton composed a series of his own versions of the classic sayings of Chuang Tzu, the most spiritual of Chinese philosophers. Chuang Tzu, who wrote in the fourth and third centuries B.C., is the chief authentic historical spokesperson for Taoism and its

Selected Poems of Thomas Merton (Merton Thomas)(Paperback)

Poet, Trappist monk, religious philosopher, translator, social critic: the late Thomas Merton was all these things. This classic selection from his great body of poetry affords a comprehensive view of his varied and progressively innovative work. Selected by Mark Van Doren and James Laughlin, this

The Pocket Thomas Merton (Merton Thomas)(Paperback)

A treasury of wisdom from the influential Christian contemplative, political activist, social visionary, and literary figure. Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was spiritual parent to a generation--and his influence, through his many books, has only increased in the half-century since his death. He was a

The Essential Chuang Tzu (Hamill Sam)(Paperback)

The Chuang Tzu has been translated into English numerous times, but never with the freshness, accessibility, and accuracy of this remarkable rendering. Here the immediacy of Chuang Tzu's language is restored in a idiom that is both completely fresh and true to the original text. This unique

Asian Journal of Thomas Merton (Merton Thomas)(Paperback)

'The moment of takeoff was ecstatic...joy. We left the ground--I with Christian mantras and a great sense of destiny, of being at last on my true way after years of waiting and wondering...' With these words, dated October 15. 1968, the late Father Thomas Merton recorded the beginning of his

Inner Chapters - The Inner Chapters (Chuang-Tzu)(Paperback / softback)

Zen and the Birds of Appetite (Merton Thomas)(Paperback)

'Zen enriches no one,' Thomas Merton provocatively writes in his opening statement to Zen and the Birds of Appetite--one of the last books to be published before his death in 1968. 'There is no body to be found. The birds may come and circle for a while... but they soon go elsewhere. When they are

Love and Living (Merton Thomas)(Paperback)

A posthumously published collection of Merton s essays and meditations centering on the need for love in learning to live. Love is the revelation of our deepest personal meaning, value, and identity. Edited by Naomi Burton Stone and Brother Patrick

Tao of Nature (Tzu Chuang)(Paperback / softback)

Examines the nature of existence, from the battle to grasp the purpose of life to the search for knowledge. This title describes perfection, perception, the value of skills and the truth revealed by complete

The Book of Chuang Tzu (Palmer Martin)(Paperback)

A masterpiece of ancient Chinese philosophy, second in influence only to the Tao Te Ching One of the founders of Taoism, Chuang Tzu was firmly opposed to Confucian values of order, control, and hierarchy, believing the perfect state to be one where primal, innate nature rules. Full of profundity

Mystics and Zen Masters (Merton Thomas)(Paperback)

Thomas Merton was recognized as one of those rare Western minds that are entirely at home with the Zen experience. In this collection, he discusses diverse religious concepts-early monasticism, Russian Orthodox spirituality, the Shakers, and Zen Buddhism-with characteristic Western directness

The Seven Storey Mountain (Merton Thomas)(Paperback)

The complete and unedited edition of Thomas Merton's famous autobiography, one of the greatest works of spiritual pilgrimage ever written. 'The Seven Storey Mountain is a book one reads with a pencil so as to make it one's own.'Graham Greene 'A remarkable book, a classic of its kind, written in a

Entering the Silence: Becoming a Monk and a Writer (Merton Thomas)(Paperback)

The second volume of Thomas Merton's gusty, passionate journals (Thomas Moore) chronicles Merton's advancements to priesthood and emergence as a bestselling author with the surprise success of his autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain. Spanning an eleven-year period, Entering the Silence

When the Shoe Fits: Stories of the Taoist Mystic Chuang Tzu (Osho)(Paperback)

The powerful combination of the perennial wisdom of Tao and Osho's insightful and inspirational interpretation makes this a true gem of a book - which will appeal not only to Osho's numerous followers, but also to the increasing number of people who are interested in the wisdom of Tao. Although

33 Poems (Lax Robert)(Paperback)

The American poet Robert Lax belongs to the generation of Thomas Merton, Beat poetry, Abstract Expressionism, and the compositions of John Cage. Yet he stands out as this era's most intriguing minimalist poet, gaining this reputation through a constant questioning of the universe and our idea about

The Thomas Merton Encyclopedia (Shannon William H.)(Paperback)

The authoritative essays, with 350 entries and 50 illustrations, written by top Merton Scholars, ar arranged alphabetically and cover the following themes: -Merton's Books, --Essential themes that emerge from his books, --persons who were important in his life, --the places where he lived out his

Chuang-Tzu: The Tao of Perfect Happiness--Selections Annotated & Explained (Kohn Livia)(Paperback)

A fresh, modern translation of key selections from this timeless text opens up classic Taoist beliefs and practices with insightful commentary that highlights how you can live a more balanced, authentic and joyful life by following Taoist

Contemplative Prayer (Merton Thomas)(Paperback / softback)

New edition of Merton's classic introduction to an ancient form of

Dialogues with Silence: Prayers & Drawings (Merton Thomas)(Paperback)

The Private MertonThis intensely personal book from the ultimate spiritual writer of our time shows his contemplative and devotional side through his prayers and rarely seen drawings. Capturing the quiet epiphanies in the life of a Trappist monk who was a celebrated writer and activist, this volume

New Seeds of Contemplation (Merton Thomas)(Paperback)

New Seeds of Contemplation is one of Thomas Merton's most widely read and best-loved books. Christians and non-Christians alike have joined in praising it as a notable successor in the meditative tradition of St. John of the Cross, The Cloud of Unknowing, and the medieval mystics, while others have

No Man Is an Island (Merton Thomas)(Paperback)

In No Man Is an Island, religious scholar and theologian Thomas Merton offers 'a stimulating series of spiritual reflections which will prove helpful for all struggling to find the meaning of human existence and to live the richest, fullest and noblest life' (Chicago Tribune).'Without a life of the

Nová semena kontemplace - Thomas Merton

Nová semena kontemplace jsou jednou z nejčtenějších a nejoblíbenějších knih Thomase Mertona. Křesťané i nekřesťané chválí Mertona jako pozoruhodného pokračovatele meditativní tradice sv. Jana od Kříže, Oblaku nevědomí a středověkých mystiků, ve Spojených státech se

The Seven Storey Mountain (Merton Thomas)(Paperback)

One of the most famous books ever written about a man's search for faith and peace. The Seven Storey Mountain tells of the growing restlessness of a brilliant and passionate young man, who at the age of twenty-six, takes vows in one of the most demanding Catholic orders--the Trappist monks. At the

On the Shoulders of Giants: The Post-Italianate Edition (Merton Robert K.)(Paperback)

With playfulness and a large dose of wit, Robert Merton traces the origin of Newton's aphorism, 'If I have seen farther, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.' Using as a model the discursive and digressive style of Sterne's Tristram Shandy, Merton presents a whimsical yet scholarly work