The Way Of Simplicity: The Cistercian Tradition (Monastic Wisdom Series)

In The Way of Simplicity Esther de Waal reveals the riches of the Cistercian (Trappist) tradition and its relevance for today's world.

The book draws not only on such twelfth-century writers as Bernard of Clairvaux and Aelred of Rievaulx, but also on Thomas Merton and many contemporary Cistercians.

These Cistercian men and women wrote on matters of perennial concern: the true self, growth, integration, friendship, the love of God, and above all the life of prayer.

Anyone wishing to explore Cistercian spirituality will find this book an illuminating and practical guide.

• The Cistercian Way (Cistercian Studies Series #76)
• In the School of Contemplation (Monastic Wisdom Series)
• Mysticism and Prophecy: The Dominican Tradition (Traditions of Christian Spirituality)
• Living with Contradiction: An Introduction to Benedictine Spirituality
• Seeking God: The Way of St. Benedict
• The Rule of Benedict: A Spirituality for the 21st Century (Spiritual Legacy Series)
• To Pause at the Threshold
• A Life-Giving Way: A Commentary on the Rule of St. Benedict
• Prayer and Community: The Benedictine Tradition (Traditions Of Christian Spirituality)
• Befriending Silence: Discovering the Gifts of Cistercian Spirituality