This pocket-sized treasury of wisdom from the influential Christian contemplative, political activist, social visionary, and literary figure is abridged from the larger collection Seeds by Robert Inchausti (Shambhala, 2002).
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"I heartily recommend purchasing this book, not merely to add to one's shelf of Merton collectibles, but to read it, stunned by its beauty. It glitters with sapphires, rubies, and emeralds, each flashing with extraordinary power. Everything fits and radiates here. I thought I had read Merton . . . and then I walked into Inchausti's garden of diamonds."—Gray Matthews, The Merton Seasonal
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Thomas Merton (1915–1968) was a Trappist monk, spiritual director, political activist, social critic, and one of the most-read spiritual writers of the twentieth century. He is the author of many books, including The Seven Storey Mountain.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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It packs a punch,
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This review is from: The Pocket Thomas Merton (New Seeds Pocket Classics) (Paperback)
The book itself is compact, sturdy and handsome. Multiple small passages are well organized around themes. Each passage is rich in content so it is natural for the reader to go slowly and savor all the nuances. An excellent showcase of Thomas Merton's spirit and complexity. It is greatly appreciated.
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Expertly compiled,
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This review is from: The Pocket Thomas Merton (New Seeds Pocket Classics) (Paperback)
The Pocket Thomas Merton is perfect for beginners and others--Robert Inchausti and New Seeds Publishing have taken some of the most earth (and faith) shaking quotes from this quiet Trappist monk who changed the world and compacted them into a tiny, pocket sized book running at about 155 pages.
Consider being in the middle of an average day where each and every need, want and duty pull at one with the force of a bodybuilder's arms. Then consider reaching in one's pocket, flipping a couple of pages, and casually reading this: "To allow oneself to be carried away by a multitude of conflicting concerns, to surrender to many demands, to commit oneself to too many projects, to want to help everyone in everything is to succumb to violence. More than that, it is cooperation in violence. The frenzy of the activist neutralizes his work for peace. It destroys his own inner capacity for peace. It destroys the fruitfulness of his own work, because it kills the root of inner wisdom which makes work fruitful." (pg. 159). Then consider--problem solved. Pace yourself, or don't begin at all. This is an absolute gem and the selections are spot on for the average person like myself who has to face a hurried life, whether I want to or not. Merton is a luminous presence and always will be. Highly recommended.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Insightful- a must read.....,
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This review is from: The Pocket Thomas Merton (New Seeds Pocket Classics) (Paperback)
I highly recommend this book for all who, on their spiritual path, wish to fine-tune the way of meditation/ contemplation. This particular book is one of Shambala's pocket classics and because of its size can be carried around (for those many times one finds oneself waiting- the doctor's office for instance). Merton addresses the finer points of being a Christian, but this book is a gem for all who have a spiritual path AND an open mind..... Check it out !!
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