New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton (English) Paperback Book

Description: New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton, Sue Monk Kidd One of the best-loved books by one of the great spiritual authors of our time, with a new introduction by best-selling author Sue Monk Kidd. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description New Seeds of Contemplation is one of Thomas Mertons 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 compared Mertons reflections with those of Thoreau. New Seeds of Contemplation seeks to awaken the dormant inner depths of the spirit so long neglected by Western man, to nurture a deeply contemplative and mystical dimension in our lives. For Merton, "Every moment and every event of every mans life on earth plants something in his soul. For just as the wind carries thousands of winged seeds, so each moment brings with it germs of spiritual vitality that come to rest imperceptibly in the minds and wills of men. Most of these unnumbered seeds perish and are lost, because men are not prepared to receive them: for such seeds as these cannot spring up anywhere except in the soil of freedom, spontaneity and love." Flap In print for more than forty years, "New Seeds of Contemplation has served as a guide to the contemplative life for several generations of spiritual seekers. The word "contemplation is itself somewhat problematical, according to Thomas Merton: "It can become almost a magic word, or if not magic, then inspirational, which is almost as bad." In this modern Christian classic, Merton reveals contemplation to be nothing other than "life itself, fully awake, fully active, fully aware that it is alive." The thirty-nine short "seeds" that make up this book are intended to awaken and cultivate the contemplative, mystical dimension of the spiritual path for everyone. "New Seeds of Contemplation is a revised and expanded version of Mertons earlier book "Seeds of Contemplation. Author Biography Thomas Merton (1915-1968) entered the Cistercian Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky, following his conversion to Catholicism and was ordained Father M. Louis in 1949. During the 1960s, he was increasingly drawn into a dialogue between Eastern and Western religions and domestic issues of war and racism. In 1968, the Dalai Lama praised Merton for having a more profound knowledge of Buddhism than any other Christian he had known. Thomas Merton is the author of the beloved classic The Seven Storey Mountain. Sue Monk Kidd was born in Sylvester, Georgia. During her thirties, she became deeply influenced by the work of Thomas Merton and C. G. Jung, which would impact her writing in the years ahead. She is the author of When the Heart Waits (1990), The Dance of the Dissident Daughter (1996), The Secret Life of Bees (2002), which sold 4.5 million copies worldwide, The Mermaid Chair (2005), and Firstlight (2006). Review "Destined to go down as one of the great spiritual classics of our century." -- Francine du Plessix Gray - The New Republic"Thomas Merton really is someone we can look up to" -- His Holiness The Dalai Lama"I cant remember a time when Thomas Merton wasnt a piece of my mental furniture." -- John Jeremiah Sullivan"Mertons masterpiece." -- Sue Monk Kidd"He is an artist, a Zen." -- Thich Nhat Han Long Description One of the best-loved books by one of the great spiritual authors of our time, with a new Introduction by best-selling author Sue Monk Kidd. "New Seeds of Contemplation" is one of Thomas Mertons 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 compared Mertons reflections with those of Thoreau. "New Seeds of Contemplation" seeks to awaken the dormant inner depths of the spirit so long neglected by Western man, to nurture a deeply contemplative and mystical dimension in our lives. For Merton, "Every moment and every event of every mans life on earth plants something in his soul. For just as the wind carries thousands of winged seeds, so each moment brings with it germs of spiritual vitality that come to rest imperceptibly in the minds and wills of men. Most of these unnumbered seeds perish and are lost, because men are not prepared to receive them: for such seeds as these cannot spring up anywhere except in the soil of freedom, spontaneity and love." Review Quote "Thomas Merton really is someone we can look up to" Details ISBN0811217248 Author Sue Monk Kidd Short Title NEW SEEDS OF CONTEMPLATION Publisher New Directions Publishing Corporation Language English ISBN-10 0811217248 ISBN-13 9780811217248 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 248.34 Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Birth 1915 Death 1968 Residence US Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780811217248 AU Release Date 2007-11-13 NZ Release Date 2007-11-13 US Release Date 2007-11-13 UK Release Date 2007-11-13 Pages 208 Publication Date 2007-11-13 Imprint New Directions Publishing Corporation Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158497588;

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