Bede Griffiths: An Introduction to His Interspiritual Thought (Paperback)

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Bede Griffiths, an English Benedictine monk, devoted his life to relating the two great religious traditions of Christianity and Hinduism. In developing his theology of a Christian Vedanta--a collaboration of science, mysticism, and faith--he created an interspiritual model for how all religious traditions can benefit from one another's beauty, depth, and richness.

In this first-of-its-kind in-depth study of Bede Griffiths's contemplative experience and thought, Wayne Teasdale, a longtime personal friend and student of Griffiths, provides you with an intriguing view into the beliefs and life of this champion of interreligious acceptance and harmony. Teasdale explains the key terms that form the basis of Griffiths's contemplative understanding, and the essential characteristics of his theology as they relate to the Hindu and Christian traditions, and to spiritual pursuit as a whole.

About the Author

Wayne Teasdale is a lay monk and best-selling author of The Mystic Heart: Discovering a Universal Spirituality in the World's Religions and A Monk in the World. A member of Bede Griffiths International Trust, Teasdale is an adjunct professor at DePaul University, Columbia College, and the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Skylight Paths Publishing; Rev edition (May 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893361772
• ISBN-13: 978-1893361775
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #589,180 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Integrating Eastern Philospohy and Christian Sensibility, July 24, 2005

By	Pegathae (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

An explorations of the commonality between Eastern Spirituality and Traditional Christian beliefs. Bede Griffiths is a contemporatary mystic - a convert from the Church of England and a Benedictine priest who started a Christian Ashraham in Southern India. He weaves a tapastry of the "interspiritual" thought of the Jesus who worked and taught in the world of the East.

Really it's not so far out as it seems and is a very good book for discussion groups.

4.0 out of 5 stars Teasdale's mentor, March 1, 2009

By	Cinco de Mayo (USA) - See all my reviews

Here we have good background of Bede Griffith's approach to a Christian Vedanta or seeing Christ in Indian scripture and spiritual tradition. The author was a good friend of Bede's and probably has as thorough an understanding of his views and life as anyone. If one has an interest in both Christianity and yoga this book provides an in depth theological coverage of the thinking of one of the most significant contemporary authors of inter-religious dialogue.