“Zen insight is not our awareness, but Being's awareness of itself in us.”
Quote by Thomas Merton
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Mystics and Zen Masters
This volume examines the shared ground between the great spiritual mystics of the Western Christian tradition and theZen Buddhist masters of the East. The book likely investigates parallel paths of inner realization, the nature of direct spiritual experience, and the wisdom teachings that have emerged from different contemplative lineages across cultures. Readers may find reflections on contemplative silence, the practice of presence, and the transformation of consciousness that characterizes advanced spiritual practice in diverse traditions. more
Author
Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton (January 31, 1915 - December 10, 1968) was an American writer, poet, social critic, and mystic. His works covered a wide range of topics including philosophy, religion, and social justice, and were highly appreciated by readers. more
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