There is an international thomas merton society with national branches in 15 countries, a thomas merton studies center, a thomas merton foundation, and a merton institute for contemplative living. Chuang tzu, living almost 2500 years ago, was what we might today term a monk. His writings cover diverse themes, which are of value to a myriad of faithtraditions. By the way, i discovered that i typed the web site on judith carpenters book with the wrong spacing last week.
Mar 30, 2010 classic writings from the great zen master in exquisite versions by thomas merton, in a new edition with a preface by his holiness the dalai lama. The sun tzu classic in charts and graphs just shih tzu puppies 2017 wall calendar dog breed calendars shih tzu. The pocket thomas merton by thomas merton in chm, epub, rtf download ebook. The way of chuang tzu is thomas mertons take on chuang tzus lessons of taoism. Here is mertons final interweaving of eastern and western thought.
The writings of chuang tzu this book is taken from james legges translation the writings of chuang tzu, found in volumes thirty. Thomas merton ocso january 31, 1915 december 10, 1968 was an american trappist monk, writer, theologian, mystic, poet, social activist, and scholar of comparative religion. Thomas merton working from existing translations, thomas merton composed a series of his own versions of the classic sayings of chuang tzu, the most spiritual of chinese philosophers. Merton is definitely playing to my bias since i am much fonder of poetry than philosophical tombs. The respected trappist monk thomas merton spent several years reading and reflecting upon four different translations. The way of chuang tzu by thomas merton, paperback barnes. Thomas merton 19151968, catholic convert, cistercian monk and hermit, poet, contemplative, social critic, and pioneer of interreligious dialogue, was a seminal figure of. The asian journal of thomas merton, 1973 here we find his final writings, and they are full of cathartic angst.
To learn to meditate then means to gradually get free from habitual hardness of heart, torpor and grossness of mind, due to arrogance and nonacceptance of simple reality, or resistance to the concrete demands of gods will. The version of chuang tzu i read previously, the essential chuang tzu translated and edited by sam hamill and j. The following is a list of works about thomas merton, publications about thomas merton, the trappist monk from abbey of gethsemani. A recapitulation of his earlier work seeds of contemplation, this collection of sixteen essays plumbs aspects of human spirituality. Thoughts in solitude by thomas merton pdf free download. It was part of a much larger work published by legge under the title the chinese classics, which rendered into. The year 2015 marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of thomas merton who was born on31 january 1915. This is thomas mertons last book, in which he draws on both eastern and western traditions to. A masterpiece of ancient chinese philosophy, second in influence only to the tao te ching one of the founders of taoism, chuang tzu was firmly opposed to confucian values of order, control, and hierarchy, believing the perfect state to be one where primal, innate nature rules. The story of a vocation 19391941 edited by patrick hart, ocso entering the silence. Merton wrote his own versions of several of chuang tzu s stories, parables and. Thomas merton essential writings modern spiritual masters series pdf. And phien the wheelwright was out in the yard making a wheel. A year with thomas merton compiled by jonathan montaldo.
Buy the way of chuang tzu 2nd by thomas merton isbn. The way of chuang tzu, 1969 this is one of mertons most problematic works. Basic writings the book of chuang tzu penguin classics chuang tsu. A meditation a day from thomas merton this convenient day book is a compendium of inspiring passages from the writings of one of this centurys spiritual gia. Chuang tzuu considered, along with lao tzu, one of the great figures of early taoist thoughtu used parables and anecdotes, allegory and paradox, to illustrate that real happiness and freedom are found only in. If you love thomas, join us on facebook and well keep you updated on mertons progress. The result is this collection of poetic renderings of the great sages work that conveys its spirit in a way no other translation has and that was merton s personal favorite. Working from existing translations, thomas merton composed a series of his own versions of the classic sayings of chuang tzu, the most spiritual of chinese philosophers. Thomas merton the way of chuang tzu pdf in order to determine your windows version, please do the following secondary boot loader for vxworks. Thomas merton ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. One might ask why a person should learn about taoism from a trappist monk any more than one would learn the teachings of st. John of the cross, and he offers the contemplative experience as an a.
Merton defines christian mysticism, especially as expressed by the spanish carmelite st. The asian jounral of thomas merton gives us some insight into his thoughts on the trip. The way of chuang tzu, by thomas merton, is the product of five years of immersion, study, prayer, and reflection on the work of zhuangzi, one of the towering figures in chinese taoism daojia who lived sometime between the fourth and third century bc. Were not finished writing the thomas merton biography yet. Click on document thomas merton essential writings modern spiritual masters series pdf. Chuang tzu, who wrote in the fourth and third centuries b.
Thomas merton was not only a monk but an advocate of the proposition that those who are inching towards the source of sacredness were brother and sister, monks and nuns regardless of official dress and doctrine. The way of chuang tzu second edition by thomas merton, dalai lama. Seaton was offered as a prose translation, so i was a little surprised when most, though, not all, of the excerpts in mertons version were offered as poems. Chuang tzuconsidered, along with lao tzu, one of the great figures of early taoist thoughtused parables and anecdotes, allegory and paradox, to illustrate that real happiness and freedom are found only in understanding the tao or way of nature, and dwelling in its unity. He called his own life story the seven storey mountain. Quotations from chuang tzu by thomas merton, terebess asia. His diaries, social commentary, and spiritual writings continue to be widely read after his untimely death in 1968. Inner chapters, a companion volume to tao te ching the art of war visualized. Phien laid aside hammer and chisel, climbed the steps. Nov 14, 2009 merton s translation of the taoist writer, chuang tzu, who lived in china during the 4th or 3rd century bc, during the chou dynasty, sometimes called the warring states period. Thoughts in solitude by thomas merton free book pdf. Thomas merton the way of chuang tzu,a brief passage from a spitiual classic. Download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata, and thousands of free pdf ebooks on buddhism, meditation, etc. The asian journal of thomas merton is essentially a travelogue.
A recapitulation of his earlier work seeds of contemplation, this collection of sixteen essays plumbs aspects. Thomas merton 19151968, catholic convert, cistercian monk and hermit, poet, contemplative, social critic, and pioneer of interreligious dialogue, was a seminal figure of twentiethcentury american christianity. On may 26, 1949, he was ordained to the priesthood and given the name father louis. But i believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. Nor do i really know myself, and the fact that i think that i am following your will does not mean that i am actually doing so. Thoughtful and eloquent, as timely or timeless now as when it was originally published in 1956, thoughts in solitude addresses the pleasure of a solitary li. Ive noticed lately that the more i like a book the harder it is for me to discuss it. It valorizes the relativistic teachings of zhuangzi, the zhou dynasty daoist. This is thomas mertons last book, in which he draws on both eastern and western traditions to explore the hot topic. An ever growing number of books by and about thomas merton are now. A separate list of works by thomas merton is also available. Working from existing translations, father merton has composed a series of personal versions from his. Pursuing the monks true life 19521960 edited by lawrence s.
Working from existing translations, thomas merton composed a series of his own versions of. Full of profundity as well as tricks, knaves, sages, jokers, unbelievably named people, and uptight confucians, the. Contemplative prayer by thomas merton bahai studies. Sep 20, 2015 thoughts in solitude by thomas merton in chm, fb2, fb3 download ebook. Thomas merton, a trappist monk, is perhaps the foremost spiritual thinker of the twentiethcentury. In lost planet 2, the players not are drained off the thermal energy. The way of chuang tzu, thomas merton kaimen kaimen. The letters of thomas merton on religious experience and social concerns. The perspectives of dorothy day and thomas merton by the 1960s, dorothy day, cofounder of the catholic worker hereafter cw movement in 1933, and the trappist monk and prolific author thomas merton were renowned american catholicshis autobiographical the seven story mountain 1948 had sold millions of copies. Oct, 2015 the pocket thomas merton by thomas merton in chm, epub, rtf download ebook. Yet one must know his thoughts went further then what he put on paper and is included in this book. Recent and forthcoming publications thomas merton center. The asian journal of thomas merton book by thomas merton. His books, which have sold by the millions, have been translated into many languages.
Thomas merton was a trappist monk and author who was best known for his autobiography, the seven storey mountain, which was published in 1948. The way of chuang tzu second edition thomas merton. Chuang tzu, who wrote in the fourth and third centuries. If you have tid bits about thomas mertons life that would be useful in writing the biography, email us. This volume, the journal merton kept on the journey to asia where his life ended, also is a culmination of his long spiritual journey as a writer. Jun 19, 20 a study of chuang tzuthe classic period of chinese philosophy covers about threehundred years, from 550 to 250 b. Buy a cheap copy of the asian journal of thomas merton book by thomas merton. A light bulb went off as well when i realized that chuang tzu was also one of thomas mertons favorite writers. Among merton s most enduring works is his bestselling autobiography the seven storey mountain 1948, which sent scores of world war ii veterans, students, and even teenagers flocking to monasteries across the us, and was also featured. Pdf download the way of chuang tzu second edition free. The respected trappist monk thomas merton spent several years reading and reflecting upon four different translations of the chinese classic that bears chuang tzu s name.
The way of chuang tzu thomas merton dalai lama xiv. The way of chuang tzu, zhuangzi, thomas merton as free, interpretive readings, this book is very much thomas mertons own, the result of five years of reading. As merton travels through cities and countries, he collecs his observations and thoughts. Selections from a sung dynasty poet 1965, and basic writings of mo tzu. Chuang tzu was a taoist sage, living sometime before 250 b. Duke hwan of khi, first in his dynasty, sat under his canopy reading his philosophy.
The way of chuang tzu, zhuangzi, thomas merton as free, interpretive readings, this book is very much thomas mertons own, the result of five years of reading, study and meditation. Mertons the way of chuang tzu i finished reading thomas mertons the way of chuang tzu over a week ago and have struggled to find the best way to offer my impressions of it since. The way of chuang tzu by thomas merton, 9780811218511, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Apr, 2012 chuang tzu, living almost 2500 years ago, was what we might today term a monk. The secular journal of thomas merton by merton, thomas, 19151968. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Chuang tzu, the most spiritual of the classic chinese philosophers, is the chief historical spokesman for taoism. May 01, 2008 the way of chuang tzu, 1969 this is one of mertons most problematic works. Nov 23, 2009 a light bulb went off as well when i realized that chuang tzu was also one of thomas merton s favorite writers. The way of chuang tzu thomas merton working from existing translations, father merton has composed a series of personal versions from his favorites among the classic sayings of chuang tzu, the most spirit ual of the chinese philosophers. The secular journal of thomas merton internet archive.
Michael mort called it the seven mountains of thomas merton. Thomas merton was one of the most influential catholic authors of the 20th century. Apr 09, 2010 the way of chuang tzu, by thomas merton, is the product of five years of immersion, study, prayer, and reflection on the work of zhuangzi, one of the towering figures in chinese taoism daojia who lived sometime between the fourth and third century bc. Chuang tzu, the greatest of the taoist writers whose historical existence can beverified we cannot be sure of lao tzu, flourished toward theend of this period, and indeed the last chapter of the chuangtzu book chap. A trappist monk of the abbey of our lady of gethsemani, in the american state of kentucky, merton was an acclaimed catholic spiritual writer, poet, author and social activist. Classic writings from the great zen master in exquisite versions by thomas merton, in a new edition with a preface by his holiness the dalai lama. Thoughts in solitude stands alongside the seven storey mountain as one of mertons most uring and popular works. Terebess asia online tao home zen index thomas merton 19151968 pdf.