Bede Griffiths: Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series)
by Bede Griffiths, Thomas Matus (Editor)
Modern Spiritual Masters Series
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Bede Griffiths, who died in 1994, was an English Benedictine monk who settled in India in 1955 and went on to become one of the great mystical teachers of our time. In India, where he assumed the dress and ascetic discipline of a Hindu holy man, Griffiths established a Christian community following the customs of a Hindu ashram. Through his immersion in the scriptures of India, he found wisdom and inspiration for his own Christian faith. This volume, which draws on his autobiographical show more volumes and his many other books, presents the ideal entry to the cosmic and mystical spirituality of a great spiritual guide. show lessTags
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So many writers on spiritual matters have named Bede Griffiths as a key influence in their spiritual lives. As is typical of the highly evolved, he has little new to say about the spiritual path; but his gentle soul and intelligence always shine through. Perhaps best known as a voyager to India and an important mid-century catalyst in bringing the Hinduism to the West (it worked less well in reverse), he seems someone well worth getting to know.
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Author of Ashram Diary: In India with Bede Griffiths (O-Books, 2009), Thomas Matus received Kriya Yoga initiation from direct disciples of Paramahansa Yogananda and training in Christian contemplation from the Camaldolese monks in Big Sur. After many years in Italy and India, he now resides at Incarnation Monastery in Berkeley, California.
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- 261.2 — Religion Christian organization, social work & worship Social theology and interreligious relations and attitudes Christianity and other systems of (non-)belief
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- BR128 .H5 .G68 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Christianity Christianity
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