{"product_id":"the-inner-experience-notes-on-contemplation","title":"The Inner Experience : Notes on Contemplation","description":"Now in paperback, revised and This is Thomas Merton's last book, in which he draws on both Eastern and Western traditions to explore the hot topic of contemplation\/meditation in depth and to show how we can practice true contemplation in everyday life. Never before published except as a series of articles (one per chapter) in an academic journal, this book on contemplation was revised by Merton shortly before his untimely death. The material bridges Merton's early work on Catholic monasticism, mysticism, and contemplation with his later writing on Eastern, especially Buddhist, traditions of meditation and spirituality. This book thus provides a comprehensive understanding of contemplation that draws on the best of Western and Eastern traditions. Merton was still tinkering with this book when he died; it was the book he struggled with most during his career as a writer. But now the Merton Legacy Trust and experts have determined that the book makes such a valuable contribution as his major comprehensive presentation of contemplation that they have allowed its publication.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 096574633X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.096574633X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Thomas Merton; William H. Shannon\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41446450593850,"sku":"DBV.096574633X.G","price":6.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/096574633X-0.jpg?v=1780702922","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-inner-experience-notes-on-contemplation","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}