Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Thomas Merton dies

 On this date in 1968 (Dec. 10th), Thomas Merton died in Bangkok, Thailand.

(Born in Prades, France, Jan. 31, 1915.) Trappist monk. Mystic. Pacifist. Poet. Social activist. Student of comparative religion.

Buried at the Trappist Monastery, Gethsemani Abbey, Nelson County, Kentucky.

Photo: The Dalai Lama at Merton's grave.



Having heard quotes from him, I purchased this book several years ago. I admit to not having finished it yet.

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