There is something wistful in the continued emphasis on the word "dialogue", which must appear on average of twice a page. In fact, the first sentence of this book reads, "Over the past decade [1970's], mankind has made remarkable progress in the art of dialogue." That this statement now seems the apogee of naivete is a cause of considerable regret. Nonetheless, this book is well worth exploring, particularly as a practical guide to integrating eastern spiritual exercises with Christian devotional practice. ( )

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