- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc; New edition edition (24 Jun 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1590300491
- ISBN-13: 978-1590300497
- Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 2.9 x 17.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 289,977 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In print for more than forty years, New Seeds of Contemplation has served as a guide to the contemplative life for several generations of spiritual seekers. The word contemplation is itself somewhat problematical, according to Thomas Merton: "It can become almost a magic word, or if not magic, then 'inspirational,' which is almost as bad." In this modern Christian classic, Merton reveals contemplation to be nothing other than "life itself, fully awake, fully active, fully aware that it is alive." The thirty-nine short "seeds" that make up this book are intended to awaken and cultivate the contemplative, mystical dimension of the spiritual path for everyone. New Seeds of Contemplation is a revised and expanded version of Merton's earlier book Seeds of Contemplation.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Surprised there are no reviews for this. Suffice to say it's a modern classic of Christian spirituality, the only (relatively) recent book I've seen which can remotely be compared with the 'Imitiation of Christ'. The similarity lies in the fact that, though written from and about the monastic life, it is broad and deep enough to take in what Christianity means as a whole, and is applicable to anyone.
It is a book mainly about general principles, not a detailed manual of contemplation. As such it is very wise and insightful - one of those books which puts your own vague thoughts into clearer, more compelling form. It does not argue for the tenets of the Church or monasticism (less still against them), but offers a new way to understand them.
I should mention I read a different edition to the one available here.
It is a book mainly about general principles, not a detailed manual of contemplation. As such it is very wise and insightful - one of those books which puts your own vague thoughts into clearer, more compelling form. It does not argue for the tenets of the Church or monasticism (less still against them), but offers a new way to understand them.
I should mention I read a different edition to the one available here.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Merton's New Seeds of Contemplation is one the most incredible books about what it takes to really live the Christian life. It is very good at explaining many different concepts (what is contemplation, Mary and women in general, the problems with society, etc) and Merton does this in a very authoritative and elegant style.
Merton also makes one think about the issues he discusses, and he is very persuasive in his arguments.
This book is one that should be read by everyone, although obviously it won't be (imagine Dawkins picking this up!). It really explains what Christianity is all about, and it shows you how all parts of your life matter supremely.
Merton also makes one think about the issues he discusses, and he is very persuasive in his arguments.
This book is one that should be read by everyone, although obviously it won't be (imagine Dawkins picking this up!). It really explains what Christianity is all about, and it shows you how all parts of your life matter supremely.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A beautiful little book.A book to take with you everywhere and open randomly, at any page,and read again and again; whenever you have time for time..
If you find prayer difficult,to read this book is prayer in itself, as your heart moves in tune with the profound reflections of this deeply spiritual man.
If you find prayer difficult,to read this book is prayer in itself, as your heart moves in tune with the profound reflections of this deeply spiritual man.
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