Eastern Arm, Chichester Cathedral
Thomas Merton (1915–1968) was an American Trappist monk, poet and writer. His monastic life centred on prayer, work and silence at the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani in Kentucky, which he entered in 1941. He wrote more than 50 books over 27 years, exploring spirituality, Christian contemplation, prayer, monastic life, peace and Zen Buddhism, alongside many poems. In 1965, Merton was permitted to
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