Thoughts on the East

Thomas Merton

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Thoughts on the East

by Thomas Merton, George Woodcock

1996

Burns & Oates Ltd

96

9780860122685

0860122689

Description

An ecumenical anthology, Thoughts on the East gathers Merton's essential definitions of the religions that so much interested him - Taoism, Buddhism (in many forms, but especially Zen), Sufism, and Hinduism. Unified by Merton's belief that East and West share "a unity of outlook and purpose, a common spiritual climate," this eclectic selection also offers a fascinating introduction by the late George Woodcock, author of the acclaimed critical study, Thomas Merton: Monk and Poet.

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How many pages are in Thoughts on the East?

This edition of Thoughts on the East has approximately 96 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

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For most readers, Thoughts on the East typically takes between 2h 0m and 1h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 24,000 words and common reading speeds.

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Who is the author of Thoughts on the East?

Thoughts on the East was written by Thomas Merton, George Woodcock.

When was Thoughts on the East published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.