{"product_id":"merton-thomas-seeds-9781570629303","title":"Seeds","description":"Thomas Merton is often considered the most prominent Christian contemplative of the twentieth century, but he was also a political activist, social visionary, and literary figure whose writings combine the candor of Thoreau and the moral vision of Gandhi. Here is a remarkably accessible introduction to his work: a collection of a short, vivid excerpts arranged in four parts so as to parallel the journey of a seeking soul in the modern world. • \"Real and False Selves\" distinguishes between our real selves, a deep religious mystery known entirely only to God, and the identities we take on in order to function in society. • \"The World We Live In\" provides a spiritual context to modern life, moving from a stark rejection of its empty promises to a deep compassion for its tragic limitations. • \"Antidotes to Illusion\" reflects on contemplative practices that can serve as the allies of our \"real selves\" in the battle against illusion: silence, solitude, meditation, prayer, charity, and faith. • \"Love in Action\" explores the role of the contemplative in the modern age and the challenges and pitfalls of living a life of active love. Merton's startling critique of a society driven by technology and rampant acquisition, the politics of \"good versus evil,\" and the self-deluding complacency of the spiritual \"lifestyle\" demonstrate beyond doubt that his writings are as urgent today as they were in his lifetime.","brand":"Shambhala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53908620116310,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/merton-thomas-seeds-9781570629303","provider":"momoxbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}