{"product_id":"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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - \"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. \u003cbr\u003e - \"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. \u003cbr\u003e - \"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. \u003cbr\u003e - \"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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMerton'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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shambhala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/08\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781570629303\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.16h x 6.00w x 0.52d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePW Notes and Reprints\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/12\/2002 pg. 297\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/12\/2002\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Thomas Merton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43705163481269,"sku":"9781570629303","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_fbb80f55-782e-492f-b01f-6a1898c2170f.jpg?v=1709655678","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/seeds-9781570629303","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}