Bede Griffiths was well-known during his lifetime for his efforts to harmonize the spiritual practices of East and West, but the full range of his influence is only just becoming widely appreciated. In this biography, Shirley du Boulay shows his transformation from an idealistic, highly intelligent schoolboy into a man of profound wisdom who was revered by many as a holy man and a living saint. After a long and eventful journey, often filled with controversy and anguish, Griffiths eventually attained a spiritual wholeness at the Shantivanam ashram in India that is granted to few. It enabled him to express in simple and direct terms the underlying unity of religions, that beyond the darkness is "that Great Person, of the brightness of the sun".

About the Author
Shirely du Boulay worked for several years covering religion for the BBC and has written many books, including highly acclaimed biographies of Teresa of Avila, Dame Cicely Saunders, and Desmond Tutu. She lives in Oxford, England.


Book Information
ISBN 9781903816165
Author Shirley Du Boulay
Format Paperback
Page Count 308
Imprint O Books
Publisher Collective Ink
Weight(grams) 456g
Dimensions(mm) 217mm * 144mm * 21mm