All events for Contemplative Radical: The Legacy of Thomas Merton

Amidst a monk's life of silence and prayer, Thomas Merton (1915-1968) authored over fifty books. Deeply rooted in the contemplative tradition, he spoke prophetically on issues of war, race, and the economy. He was a chaplain to the peace movement of the 1960s. A pioneer of interfaith dialogue, he formed relationships with Buddhist, Hindu, Sufi , and Jewish mystics and theologians. His voice remains immediate and compelling today. His insistence that social action requires a grounding in contemplative vision makes…