Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton (January 31, 1915December 10, 1968), religious name M. Louis, was an American Trappist monk, writer, theologian, mystic, poet, social activist and scholar of comparative religion. In December 1941 he entered the Trappist Abbey of Gethsemani and in May 1949 he was ordained to priesthood. He was a member of the convent of the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, near Bardstown, Kentucky, living there from 1941 to his death.Merton wrote more than 50 books in a period of 27 years, mostly on spirituality, social justice and a quiet pacifism, as well as scores of essays and reviews. Among Merton's most enduring works is his bestselling autobiography ''The Seven Storey Mountain'' (1948). His account of his spiritual journey inspired scores of World War II veterans, students, and teenagers to explore offerings of monasteries across the US. It is on ''National Review''s list of the 100 best nonfiction books of the century.
Merton became a keen proponent of interfaith understanding, exploring Eastern religions through his study of mystic practice. His interfaith conversation, which preserved both Protestant and Catholic theological positions, helped to build mutual respect via their shared experiences at a period of heightened hostility. He is particularly known for having pioneered dialogue with prominent Asian spiritual figures, including the Dalai Lama; Japanese writer D. T. Suzuki; Thai Buddhist monk Buddhadasa, and Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh. He traveled extensively in the course of meeting with them and attending international conferences on religion. In addition, he wrote books on Zen Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, and how Christianity is related to them. This was highly unusual at the time in the United States, particularly within the religious orders. Provided by Wikipedia
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1by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: Paul Bechtold Library, Catholic Theological Union
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2by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: Paul Bechtold Library, Catholic Theological Union
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3by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: Paul Bechtold Library, Catholic Theological Union
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7by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: Paul Bechtold Library, Catholic Theological Union
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9by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: Paul Bechtold Library, Catholic Theological Union
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10by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: Paul Bechtold Library, Catholic Theological Union
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30by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: Gleeson Library, University of San Francisco
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33by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: Gleeson Library, University of San Francisco
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34by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: Gleeson Library, University of San Francisco
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35by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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38by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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40by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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41by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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42by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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43by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: University Libraries of CUA, Catholic University of America
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44by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library, Barry University
Created 1957
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45by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: University Libraries of CUA, Catholic University of America
Created 2001
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46by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: U.S. Catholic Special Collection, University of Dayton
Created 1965
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48by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: U.S. Catholic Special Collection, University of Dayton
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49by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: U.S. Catholic Special Collection, University of Dayton
Created 1985
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50by Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968Location: Raynor Memorial Libraries, Marquette University
Created 1958
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