New Seeds of Contemplation (Shambhala classics library) - Hardcover

Merton, Thomas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1590300491 ISBN 13: 9781590300497

Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc, 2003

Synopsis

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 Merton's earlier book Seeds of Contemplation.

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Review:

"Destined to go down as one of the great spiritual classics of the twentieth century."

"Destined to go down as one of the great spiritual classics of our century."--Francine du Plessix Gray, "New Republic" "A guide for countless generations of spiritual seekers."-- "Monos"

Synopsis:

The much-beloved and most widely read of Merton's works, New Seeds of Contemplation covers a diverse range of subjects including faith, spiritual wonder, 'the night of the senses', and renunciation. The book moves the reader through the traditional phases of contemplation, and gives an idea of what to expect as the spiritual path unfolds, inviting us all to 'cast our awful solemnity to the winds and join in the general dance'.

About this edition

• Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1590300491
• ISBN 13: 9781590300497
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256