The Gethsemani Encounter: A Dialogue on the Spiritual Life by Buddhist and Christian Monastics - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0826410464 ISBN 13: 9780826410467

Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd., 1997

Synopsis

In July 1996, an historic five-day meeting of Buddhist and Christian monks and nuns occurred at the Abbey of Gethsemani, the retreat of Thomas Merton.The book offers 25 presentations on aspects of spirituality by leading Buddhist and Christian practitioners, including the Dalai Lama The subjects range from ultimate reality and spirituality to prayer and meditation, and community and spiritual guidance, along with highlights of the actual dialogue itself.

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Review:

"Gatherings of spiritual practitioners from different backgrounds, such as the Gethsemani Encounter, are of immense value. It is my hope that readers of this book may find in it the inspiration and understanding that in some way contribute to their own inner peace."
His Holiness the Dalai Lama

"A remarkably rich document, encompassing vast areas of Christian/Buddhist monastic concerns. Part 1 offers presentations on ultimate reality and spirituality, prayer and meditation, community and spiritual guidance. Part 2, the real treasure, contains dialogue between Buddhist and Christian monks, including the Dalai Lama, on subjects from mind and virtue to grace, the nature of tragedy and violence, and the importance of social action." Library Journal

About the Author:

James A. Wiseman, O.S.B., is an Associate Professor of Theology at The Catholic University of America and has twice been a Visiting Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Yale University. He has edited or co-edited four previous books, including The Gethsemani Encounter. Father Wiseman is a member of the monastic community of St. Anselm's Abbey in Washington, D.C.

About this edition

• Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0826410464
• ISBN 13: 9780826410467
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 252
• Editor: Mitchell Donald W., Wiseman James