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William Johnston, a Jesuit missionary living in Japan, has extensive knowledge both of Western spirituality and mysticism and also, through his experiences in Japan, of Eastern spirituality and mysticism, especially Zen Buddhism.

An authority on fourteenth century spirituality, he has translated several works from the contemplative traditions of both East and West, as well as work by the great Japanese novelist Shusaku Endo.

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Average rating: 4.06 · 2,443 ratings · 344 reviews · 78 distinct works

	Christian Zen: A Way of Meditation 3.62 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 1974 — 4 editions	My rating:
	The Still Point: Reflections on Zen and Christian Mysticism 4.08 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 1970 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Mystical Theology: The Science of Love 4.33 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 1996 — 3 editions	My rating:
	Mysticism of the Cloud of Unknowing by William Johnston, Thomas Merton 4.44 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 1975 — 5 editions	My rating:
	Inner Eye of Love: Mysticism and Religion 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings — 5 editions	My rating:
	Arise, My Love ...: Mysticism for a New Era 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2000	My rating:
	The Mirror Mind: Spirituality and Transformation 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 1981 — 3 editions	My rating:
	Geisha, Harlot, Strangler, Star: A Woman, Sex, And Morality in Modern Japan 3.43 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2004	My rating:
	Silent Music: Science of Meditation 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 1974 — 6 editions	My rating:
	Being in Love: A Practical Guide to Christian Prayer 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — 4 editions	My rating: