The author began the practice of Zen meditation a decade ago under the tutelage of a Jesuit priest. This book is the fruit of his spiritual journey. Thomas Merton and Thich Nhat Hanh were and are two of the foremost spiritual writers of their times. They met only once. "Individually," says Robert Ki[...]
"He was something of a legendary figure among the old boys of his generation and he was clearly something of a rebel."
That description of Thomas Merton by his English headmaster influenced this captivating introductory look at the monk-writer and his works. Merton scholar William H. Shannon pr[...]
"No Man Is an Island" is a collection of 16 essays in which Thomas Merton plumbs aspects of human spirituality. Merton treats the "basic verities on which the spiritual life depends." Essay themes include hope, conscience, sacrifice, charity, sincerity, mercy and silence. The work is threaded throug[...]
Spiritual identity is the quest to know who we are, to find meaning in life and to overcome that sense of 'is that all there is?' In this book, Merton describes an awareness of the false and illusory self as the way to a realization of the true self.[...]
Thomas Merton's vision of life and faith was broad and all-encompassing. It ranged from the Hebrew prophets to the peace movement, from the Desert Fathers and Mothers to contemporary Buddhism, and from literature to science. And it found expression in diverse forms - in poetry, prose, journals, lett[...]
"Logic Pro 9 Power!" provides a complete introduction and reference for Logic Pro that covers the things that you are most likely to run into while using Logic to make music, using simple, thorough, and complete explanations. The book also explores why Logic works the way it does, so you'll not only[...]
This early work by Anglo-American Catholic writer Thomas Merton is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains a wealth of information on spiritual direction and how to learn the art of meditation. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for anyone with an interest in s[...]
This volume is a stimulating series of spiritual reflections which will prove helpful for all struggling to find the meaning of human existence and to live the richest, fullest and noblest life. --Chicago Tribune[...]
This pocket-sized treasury of wisdom from the influential Christian contemplative, political activist, social visionary, and literary figure is abridged from the larger collection "Seeds "by Robert Inchausti (Shambhala, 2002).[...]
With over 250,000 registered users,Logic is one of the most popular sequencers on the music technology market today. This book fits the need for a guide that goes further than the very basic manual which accompanies the software. The popularity of this new version of Logic Pro, an application that a[...]
"Entering the School of Your Experience" helps readers explore what we mean by contemplative living and contemplative dialogue. The eight-part process moves one forward on the journey toward spiritual transformation.[...]