Thomas Merton on Sufism - Thomas Merton
Category: Lecture
Narrator: Thomas Merton
Tags: Lecture, Spiritual & Religious
In the 20th century, Thomas Merton, one of Christianitys great mystics, encountered the ancient Eastern mystical tradition known as Sufism. The result was an outpouring of mystical insight and spiritual wisdom., In these talks, you will discover what first electrified Merton. The Sufi mystics have given us one of the worlds most-read poets, Rumi; the beautiful mystical dance of whirling dervishes; interreligious insight; and new forms of contemplation. A visionary who sought to synthesize the best of Eastern and Western spiritualities, Thomas Mertons profound interest in the Sufi mystics is more relevant today than ever., Merton explores the contemplative wisdom of Sufism to enhance our Christian understanding of mysticism and spiritual practice. In one of his talks to the novices at Gethsemani, he said, The Sufis are seeking to know God and have ways of seeking to know God, and this should have some success with us. We should be closer to the Sufis., In these talks you will watch the
