'The Cloud of Unknowing' was written in the late 1300s and is
recognized as a masterpiece of medieval mystical writing. The
author, a monk who remains anonymous, describes to the reader (his
unknown "ghostly friend") the techniques and discipline required to
attain to union with God. The method is by no means orthodox with
respect to medieval Church teachings, and requires the negation of
normal reality, bound as it is to images and thoughts, a complete
letting go of intellect so as to rise through the Cloud of
Unknowing to spiritual enlightenment. The parallels with eastern
religion are obvious and many have seen distinct echoes of Zen in
the unknown writer's description of his trials and experiences on
this path. But what sets the book apart from other manuscripts of
this time is the delightful personality of anonymous author, his
humanity and humor, and the clear, everyday prose he chooses to
convey his spiritual truths. Written almost 700 years ago, 'The
Cloud of Unknowing' still speaks directly to the deepest longings
of humanity today.
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