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Article: Signs of peace: the interfaith letters of Thomas Merton.(Books)(Book review)

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Signs of Peace: The Interfaith Letters of Thomas Merton.

Foreword by Paul M. Pearson (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 2006)

pp. xxi + 202. ISBN 13: 978-1-57075-681-8 (paperback). $19.00.

In an icon over my desk, Thomas Merton, portrayed wearing the Cistercian cowl, sits in a Zen position. With great serenity, Merton unites two spiritual trajectories. With his raised right hand he seems to recall Jesus saying in a number of contexts, "do not be afraid" or "peace be with you." (1) With his left hand pointed down, Merton seems to recall the Buddha saying, "Be mindful." On the back of the icon, an inscription observes that Merton pointed ... 







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