The Prophet's Freedom
Thomas Merton
These are some of the most fascinating Thomas Merton lectures ever recorded.
Recorded in the last year of his life, these talks capture Merton as he ponders profound questions in an accessible, down-to-earth way. You will glean insight from Merton on a wide range of subjects, all held together by his conviction in our call to live in freeing obedience to the Holy Spirit.
As Merton critiques the culture of his day, he speaks frankly about the way it creates alienated individuals who chase after superficial goals. He points to the contemplative life as a way to refute such a worldview. He guides us to seek out our deepest vocation. For him, the most mundane task done to glorify God is a prayer, and we can attain union with God through our daily work.
Among the interreligious topics Merton covers, his commentary on the relationship of Buddhism to Christianity is especially noteworthy, given that the Dalai Lama himself praised Merton as having a more profound understanding of Buddhism than any other Christian he had ever known.
This course is truly remarkable. These talks will deliver you to the depth of Merton's great mind.
This course is part of the Learn25 collection.
Photograph of Thomas Merton by Sibylle Akers. Used with permission of the Merton Legacy Trust and the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University.
Duration - 15h 51m.
Author - Thomas Merton.
Narrator - Thomas Merton.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2012 Now You Know Media Inc. ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
These are some of the most fascinating Thomas Merton lectures ever recorded. Recorded in the last year of his life, these talks capture Merton as he ponders profound questions in an accessible, down-to-earth way. You will glean insight from Merton on a wide range of subjects, all held together by his conviction in our call to live in freeing obedience to the Holy Spirit. As Merton critiques the culture of his day, he speaks frankly about the way it creates alienated individuals who chase after superficial goals. He points to the contemplative life as a way to refute such a worldview. He guides us to seek out our deepest vocation. For him, the most mundane task done to glorify God is a prayer, and we can attain union with God through our daily work. Among the interreligious topics Merton covers, his commentary on the relationship of Buddhism to Christianity is especially noteworthy, given that the Dalai Lama himself praised Merton as having a more profound understanding of Buddhism than any other Christian he had ever known. This course is truly remarkable. These talks will deliver you to the depth of Merton's great mind. This course is part of the Learn25 collection. Photograph of Thomas Merton by Sibylle Akers. Used with permission of the Merton Legacy Trust and the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University. Duration - 15h 51m. Author - Thomas Merton. Narrator - Thomas Merton. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023. Copyright - © 2012 Now You Know Media Inc. ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:02:34
The Prophetic Vision: Standing Outside the Status Quo, Part I
Duration:00:31:32
The Prophetic Vision: Standing Outside the Status Quo, Part II
Duration:00:49:33
The One-Dimensional Man: Developing a Deeper Understanding
Duration:01:04:22
The Feminine Mystique: Focusing on the Whole Person
Duration:00:39:27
Lessons from Zen Buddhism: Emptying the Self
Duration:00:58:09
Lessons from Hassidism: The Grace of Unification
Duration:00:50:24
Yoga as a Way of Life: Finding Union with God, Part I
Duration:00:36:10
Yoga as a Way of Life: Finding Union with God, Part II
Duration:00:37:44
Afterward by Fr. Anthony Ciorra, M.Div, Ph.D.
Duration:00:17:00
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:51