Bede Griffiths
1906 - 1993
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Biography
Bede Griffiths, born Alan Richard Griffiths, was a British-born Benedictine monk and mystic who spent much of his life in India. He entered the monastic life after serving in World War II and later became a leading proponent of inter-religious dialogue between Christianity and Hinduism. Griffiths founded the Shantivanam ashram in Tamil Nadu, where he embraced a unique synthesis of Christian and Hindu spiritual traditions, advocating for a deeper understanding of the mystical core of both religions.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The purpose of life is to know God, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world, and to be happy with Him forever in the next.
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We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience.
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There is only one religion, the religion of love. There is only one God, the God of love.
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Silence is only frightening to the insecure. In the silence, we meet our real self.
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The essence of prayer is a deep desire of the heart. You assert the truth, you seek for it, you lead a life of truth.