Merton was known for dialogue with which Asian spiritual figure?
Dalai Lama
Sai Baba
Gandhi
Hakuin Ekaku
Answer
Thomas Merton, an American Catholic Trappist monk and mystic, was known for his dialogue with the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. The two met in India in 1968 and shared a deep interest in spirituality and peace. Merton's writings about the Dalai Lama have been widely read and praised, and they helped to introduce Buddhism to many Western readers.
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