"He is one of the most imaginative and creative writers in the field of spirituality, weaving the insights of the great world religions into a spirituality which is in bracing harmony with the Christian Tradition." (—Theological Book Review) "A fascinating way into the mind of a wise and widely experienced spiritual teacher . . . highly recommended." (—Church Times) "A valuable contribution to a great tradition." (—Living Prayer)

The celebrated author of Christian Zen and other books exploring Christian-Buddhist dialogue offers spiritual guidance to friends seeking a more profound and personal experience of God—through a spirituality renewed by contemplation.
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Writing to offer spiritual guidance to a variety of friends, the author's conversations (formerly published as "Letters to Contemplatives") touch on a range of topics, from the meaning of Christ for Christians embracing Eastern meditation to the relationship of contemplation to social action.
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Product details

ISBN
9780823222964
Published
2003-09-01
Publisher
Fordham University Press; Fordham University Press
Height
216 mm
Width
140 mm
Age
G, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
112

Biographical note

William Johnston S.J., an Irish priest who teaches at Sophia University in Tokyo, is the author of many acclaimed books, including, from Fordham University Press, Christian Zen: A Way of Meditation, Being in Love: The Practice of Christian Prayer, and Silent Music: The Science of Meditation.