Thomas Merton: Essential Writings Myth past and present

past and present

Let the spirits of the plants be your allies and friends

bring more insight to card readings—and definitely have some fun

• Uses tribal memory and symbolism as ways to connect with our own dreamworld

uncovering the meanings behind these great works for the first time

Thomas Merton: Essential Writings Myth past and presentThomas Mertron (1951 1968), the Trappist monk and author, remains one of the most influential spiritual guides of the twentieth century. Beginning with his autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain, and scores of other books, Merton's work reflects a living encounter between the traditions of Christian wisdom and the burning questions of the modern world: war and peace, the quest for meaning in the face of absurdity, and the need for dialogue with