Thomas Merton
1915–1968 · Prades
About
Thomas Merton, religious name M. Louis, was an American Trappist monk, theologian, mystic, poet, and social activist. He was a professed member of the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsema
Contemplative Christian tradition
Trappist / Cistercian
English
Biography
Thomas Merton, religious name M. Louis, was an American Trappist monk, theologian, mystic, poet, and social activist. He was a professed member of the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, near Bardstown, Kentucky, living there from 1941 to his death.
Teachings & topics
MysticismDeath and impermanenceContemplative prayerSilenceGrace
Bibliography
- Contemplative prayer1969 · DARTON,LONGMAN TODD LTD
- The way of Chuang Tzu1968 · New Directions Publishing Corporation
- Mystics & Zen masters1967 · Dell
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