Contemplative Prayer (Image Classic)

Name: Contemplative Prayer (Image Classic)
Price: 4.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (490 reviews)
Author: Thomas Merton

by Thomas Merton

Memoir Religion Spirituality

4.5 (490)

4.5 stars from 490 reviews

144 pages~2.4 hr readPublished by DARTON,LONGMAN TODD LTDPublished 1969-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're drawn to spiritual practice but want it grounded in real life, not otherworldly escape.
You're interested in how contemplative traditions from East and West actually overlap and inform each other.
You've felt that meditation or prayer should matter for something beyond just feeling calm.

Maybe not for you if...

You want step-by-step instructions or a practical how-to guide for meditation techniques.
You're sceptical of religious or spiritual frameworks and prefer secular approaches to mindfulness.
You're looking for a quick self-help book; this is dense, philosophical, and demands real engagement.

About this book

Thomas Merton presents guidance on contemplative prayer, drawing on meditative and mystical traditions ranging from John of the Cross to Eastern desert monasticism. He outlines a spiritual approach suited to contemporary practice. Merton emphasizes that the peace gained through meditation should not be used to escape modern life's challenges. Instead, he argues this inner peace can be directed outward to create positive change in the world. The book includes an introduction by Thich Nhat Hanh, who shares personal memories of Merton and examines the contemplative traditions of Eastern and Western spirituality.

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Currently on sale at $4.99 — 62% off peak. Price has dropped 17 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 133 days. Typically stays discounted for 301 days.

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Currently around #20K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 34% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 490 reviews

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