"There is only one religion, the religion of love. There is only one God, the God of love."

Bede Griffiths (1906 - 1993)
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About Bede Griffiths

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.

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