Thomas Merton was a mystic, writer, artist, and monk of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, better known as the Trappists. In this series of conferences Merton delivered in the 1960s, he presents an insightful exploration of Cistercian history. Merton's monastic vision shaped his profound spirituality, and he examines how the Cistercians have much to teach us today. You will journey with Merton through the most vital events of Christian...