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The M-Word

January 11, 2022 No Comments

We hear a great deal today about the magisterium of the Church, and those who have a position of authority in the Church are even

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The Divine Office as a method of Prayer

January 10, 2022 No Comments

The divine office is a system of signs and symbols which manifest the mystery of the City or Kingdom of God: A priest of my

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The Cloud on the Tabernacle

January 2, 2022 No Comments

These symbols of the Old Testament are not dead signs, they are living symbols which gradually disclose their meaning as we meditate upon them, and

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The Mystery of the Scriptures

January 2, 2022 No Comments

Christianity comes to us with the claim to be the revelation of a mystery. Our Lord in the gospel speaks of the ‘mystery of the

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The Church of the future

October 8, 2021 No Comments

A prophetic look at the unity that exists across Christianity through baptism and a vision for an ecumenical Church of the future.   In view

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The birth in a cave

October 4, 2021 No Comments

Image above: The Virgin of the Rocks by Leonard da Vinci. National Gallery London The birth of Christ at Christmas is a call for each

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The Search for God

October 2, 2021 No Comments

Many people have left the Church in search of God. The Church can respond to their needs by rediscovering the experience of God revealed by

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The New Consciousness

September 30, 2021 No Comments

The old is always dying and the new is emerging…we are at the birth of a new age and a new consciousness.   This article

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Inter-Communion Now

September 30, 2021 No Comments

A Letter to The Tablet 8 July 1978 Sir: I have been intending for some time to write an article on a new approach to

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Union and Communion

August 18, 2021 No Comments

Above: The mass celebrated in the new temple at Shantivanam A letter to The Tablet 28 May 1977   Sir: The correspondence in The Tablet

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Death into Life

August 16, 2021 No Comments

Image above: The Holy Women at the Sepulchre. 15th Century icon in the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow.   This article was first published in The Tablet

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Spirit as Mother

August 16, 2021 No Comments

Image above: Fr Bede thought that this image of Shiva Nataraja could serve perfectly as an image for the Holy Spirit This article was first

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The Vedic Revelation

August 11, 2021 No Comments

Above: The Rig Veda. British Library This article was first published in The Tablet 5 November 1977 The Vedic Revelation An appraisal of An Anthology

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Union and Communion

August 10, 2021 No Comments

Above: The tabernacle in the chapel at Shantivanam A letter to The Tablet 28 May 1977   Sir: The correspondence in The Tablet on union

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“Dear Thomas” again

August 10, 2021 No Comments

This article was first published in The Tablet 11 September 1976 In his very interesting Letter to a distressed Catholic (The Tablet 31 July) Bishop

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Village religion in India

August 8, 2021 No Comments

This article was first published in The Tablet 24 July 1976 The Church in India today is seeking to enter into dialogue with Hinduism and

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The Universal Truth

July 25, 2021 No Comments

  This article was first published in The Tablet 1 February 1975   Until recently the Church in India has not been conspicuous for originality

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A Benedictine Ashram

July 16, 2021 No Comments

First Published in Saccidananda Garland of Letters (Saccidananda Ashram 1988) The two founders of Shantivanam Ashram, Jules Monchanin (Swami Paramarubi Ananda) and Henri le Saux

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The Founding Fathers

May 31, 2021 No Comments

This essay by Fr Bede was first published (c. 1990) in Saccidananda Garland of Letters, an occasional publication of Saccidananda Ashram (Shantivanam). The essay remembers the

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Sin and the Unconscious

May 19, 2021 No Comments

Sin, Repentance and the Unconscious Bede Griffiths This article is a compilation from letters written by Bede Griffiths to his friend Dr Mary Allen in

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Homosexual Love

May 19, 2021 No Comments

On Homosexual Love Bede Griffiths By homosexual love I mean love between people of the same sex.   Such love is just as normal and natural

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Non Violence

May 19, 2021 No Comments

The Ideal of Non-Violence Bede Griffiths It is obvious that the coming of the hydrogen bomb must radically affect the Christian attitude towards war.  Until

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The Incarnation as a Cosmic Event

May 12, 2021 No Comments

The Incarnation as a Cosmic Event Bede Griffiths   Most Christians tend to think of the Incarnation as a unique event, an intervention of God

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The Ashram and the Eucharist

May 12, 2021 No Comments

The Ashram and the Eucharist Bede Griffiths   The Vatican Council said that the Eucharist is the source and summit of the activity of the

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The Silence and Solitude of the Heart

May 12, 2021 No Comments

THE SILENCE AND SOLITUDE OF THE HEART   COMMUNION WITH GOD by BEDE GRIFFITHS O.S.B. (Shantivanam 1991)   The goal of monastic life has always been

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The One Mystery

May 11, 2021 No Comments

The one Mystery. Hindu-Christian Dialogue Bede Griffiths  Dialogue with Hindus is something which has grown up only very recently in India. It began, apart from

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Death and Resurrection

May 11, 2021 No Comments

Death and resurrection Bede Griffiths When we reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus, I wonder how often we realise that death and resurrection

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How I Pray

May 10, 2021 No Comments

This article on Fr Bede’s understanding of prayer and his use of the Jesus Prayer was first published in The Tablet April 1992 If anyone

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Shantivanam: The Forest of Peace

May 8, 2021 No Comments

Shantivanam: A Forest of Peace in South India Bede Griffiths, 0.S.B. This article, which was first published in The Tablet in January 1969, was written

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Talks by Fr Bede

Discovering the Inner Mystery

July 14, 2021 No Comments

A talk given by Fr Bede for the ‘Alternatives’ programme at St James, Piccadilly Monday 13th April 1992* Bede Griffiths addressed the largest audience ever to

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On Meditation

May 19, 2021 No Comments

This article is a transcript of a talk given by Fr Bede in Perth, Australia in 1985. It was first published in the Sangha Newsletter

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Old Age and the Stages of Life

May 19, 2021 No Comments

This article is a transcript of a talk given at Osage Monastery U.S.A. in 1992   I’ve been asked to speak about old age, and

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Unified Consciousness

May 19, 2021 No Comments

This talk was given by Father Bede at the Scientists and Mystics Conference held at Winchester, UK, in April 1992 I believe humanity began with

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The Church and the New Humanity

May 19, 2021 No Comments

The Church and the New Humanity This article is a transcript of a talk given at Shantivanam in April 1984. It was transcribed by the

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Purusha and the Son of Man

May 19, 2021 No Comments

This is a transcript of a talk given by Fr Bede at Shantivanam on 3rd April 1984. The transcript was made by the late Elizabeth

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Contemplation

May 18, 2021 No Comments

Contemplative Prayer A Talk given by Bede Griffiths Osage Monastery 8th October 1991 I want to suggest the most important issue in the church and

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Unified Consciousness

May 12, 2021 No Comments

Unified Consciousness Bede Griffiths I believe humanity began with a unitary consciousness, and we all come out of it.  When we were in the womb

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The Church

May 12, 2021 No Comments

The Church Bede Griffiths This article is a transcription of a talk given by Father Bede at Osage Monastery, Oklahoma, USA, in June 1992.  I’d

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Articles from Sangha News

THE BEDE GRIFFITHS CHARITABLE TRUST

May 9, 2021 No Comments

  Providing Support in the Pandemic   Mark Bradberry, Chair of the Trust, writes: Thank you for giving us the opportunity to update you on

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Friends of Shantivanam

April 24, 2021 No Comments

BECOME A FRIEND OF SHANTIVANAM ASHRAM AND SUPPORT OUR MISSION The community at Shantivanam would like to invite you to become a friend of the

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Oblates of Shantivanam

April 24, 2021 No Comments

A Message from Fr Dorathick, the Prior of Shantivanam Ashram Dear Sisters and Brothers Being an Oblate in Shantivanam is a Call to become conscious

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A Christmas Message from Shantivanam

December 22, 2020 No Comments

A Christmas Message from Fr Dorathick, Prior of Shantivanam Christmas Brings a New Light and New Hope Greetings and Joy from Shantivanam Dear Sangha members, It

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Going Beyond: The Sangha Autumn Retreat

December 19, 2020 No Comments

  The Shrine created for Going Beyond at Holland House (Photo by Mel Cross https://mel-cross.co.uk)   Going Beyond The Sangha 2020 Autumn Retreat held at Holland

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Saghet: A Parable for our Times

December 21, 2021 No Comments

The Story of Saghet: A Sage and a Prophet The New Evangelisation by Brother John Martin Sahajananda   The Story of Saghet: A Sage and

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The Universal Meaning of Christmas

December 21, 2021 No Comments

The Universal Meaning of Christmas The Time is fulfilled, the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the good news. The whole

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Awakening to Our Eternal Identity

March 31, 2021 No Comments

   HOLY WEEK Awakening to our Eternal Identity   We have completed the season of Lent and have now entered Holy Week. There are three

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A Christmas Message from Brother Martin

December 16, 2020 1 Comment

  A Christmas postcard published by Shantivanam in the 1990s GLORY TO GOD AND PEACE ON THE EARTH A Christmas Message from Brother John Martin

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hermits-in-company@home

March 31, 2022 No Comments

‘The heart’s leadings in challenging times’ ‘In the midst of these very stressful times, I realised the benefits of having such a community to share

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A New Vision of Reality

May 24, 2021 No Comments

A Talk given to the Bede Griffiths Sangha (by Zoom) A Talk given to the Bede Griffiths Sangha (by Zoom) 16th May 2021 Adrian Rance-McGregor

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THE BEDE GRIFFITHS CHARITABLE TRUST

May 9, 2021 No Comments

  Providing Support in the Pandemic   Mark Bradberry, Chair of the Trust, writes: Thank you for giving us the opportunity to update you on

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Friends of Shantivanam

April 24, 2021 No Comments

BECOME A FRIEND OF SHANTIVANAM ASHRAM AND SUPPORT OUR MISSION The community at Shantivanam would like to invite you to become a friend of the

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Oblates of Shantivanam

April 24, 2021 No Comments

A Message from Fr Dorathick, the Prior of Shantivanam Ashram Dear Sisters and Brothers Being an Oblate in Shantivanam is a Call to become conscious

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hermits-in-company@home

March 31, 2022 No Comments

‘The heart’s leadings in challenging times’ ‘In the midst of these very stressful times, I realised the benefits of having such a community to share

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The M-Word

January 11, 2022 No Comments

We hear a great deal today about the magisterium of the Church, and those who have a position of authority in the Church are even

Read More »

The Divine Office as a method of Prayer

January 10, 2022 No Comments

The divine office is a system of signs and symbols which manifest the mystery of the City or Kingdom of God: A priest of my

Read More »

The Cloud on the Tabernacle

January 2, 2022 No Comments

These symbols of the Old Testament are not dead signs, they are living symbols which gradually disclose their meaning as we meditate upon them, and

Read More »

The Mystery of the Scriptures

January 2, 2022 No Comments

Christianity comes to us with the claim to be the revelation of a mystery. Our Lord in the gospel speaks of the ‘mystery of the

Read More »

Saghet: A Parable for our Times

December 21, 2021 No Comments

The Story of Saghet: A Sage and a Prophet The New Evangelisation by Brother John Martin Sahajananda   The Story of Saghet: A Sage and

Read More »

The Universal Meaning of Christmas

December 21, 2021 No Comments

The Universal Meaning of Christmas The Time is fulfilled, the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the good news. The whole

Read More »

The Church of the future

October 8, 2021 No Comments

A prophetic look at the unity that exists across Christianity through baptism and a vision for an ecumenical Church of the future.   In view

Read More »

The birth in a cave

October 4, 2021 No Comments

Image above: The Virgin of the Rocks by Leonard da Vinci. National Gallery London The birth of Christ at Christmas is a call for each

Read More »

The Search for God

October 2, 2021 No Comments

Many people have left the Church in search of God. The Church can respond to their needs by rediscovering the experience of God revealed by

Read More »

The New Consciousness

September 30, 2021 No Comments

The old is always dying and the new is emerging…we are at the birth of a new age and a new consciousness.   This article

Read More »

Inter-Communion Now

September 30, 2021 No Comments

A Letter to The Tablet 8 July 1978 Sir: I have been intending for some time to write an article on a new approach to

Read More »

Union and Communion

August 18, 2021 No Comments

Above: The mass celebrated in the new temple at Shantivanam A letter to The Tablet 28 May 1977   Sir: The correspondence in The Tablet

Read More »

Death into Life

August 16, 2021 No Comments

Image above: The Holy Women at the Sepulchre. 15th Century icon in the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow.   This article was first published in The Tablet

Read More »

Spirit as Mother

August 16, 2021 No Comments

Image above: Fr Bede thought that this image of Shiva Nataraja could serve perfectly as an image for the Holy Spirit This article was first

Read More »

The Vedic Revelation

August 11, 2021 No Comments

Above: The Rig Veda. British Library This article was first published in The Tablet 5 November 1977 The Vedic Revelation An appraisal of An Anthology

Read More »

Union and Communion

August 10, 2021 No Comments

Above: The tabernacle in the chapel at Shantivanam A letter to The Tablet 28 May 1977   Sir: The correspondence in The Tablet on union

Read More »

“Dear Thomas” again

August 10, 2021 No Comments

This article was first published in The Tablet 11 September 1976 In his very interesting Letter to a distressed Catholic (The Tablet 31 July) Bishop

Read More »

Village religion in India

August 8, 2021 No Comments

This article was first published in The Tablet 24 July 1976 The Church in India today is seeking to enter into dialogue with Hinduism and

Read More »

The Universal Truth

July 25, 2021 No Comments

  This article was first published in The Tablet 1 February 1975   Until recently the Church in India has not been conspicuous for originality

Read More »

A Benedictine Ashram

July 16, 2021 No Comments

First Published in Saccidananda Garland of Letters (Saccidananda Ashram 1988) The two founders of Shantivanam Ashram, Jules Monchanin (Swami Paramarubi Ananda) and Henri le Saux

Read More »

Discovering the Inner Mystery

July 14, 2021 No Comments

A talk given by Fr Bede for the ‘Alternatives’ programme at St James, Piccadilly Monday 13th April 1992* Bede Griffiths addressed the largest audience ever to

Read More »

The Founding Fathers

May 31, 2021 No Comments

This essay by Fr Bede was first published (c. 1990) in Saccidananda Garland of Letters, an occasional publication of Saccidananda Ashram (Shantivanam). The essay remembers the

Read More »

A New Vision of Reality

May 24, 2021 No Comments

A Talk given to the Bede Griffiths Sangha (by Zoom) A Talk given to the Bede Griffiths Sangha (by Zoom) 16th May 2021 Adrian Rance-McGregor

Read More »

On Meditation

May 19, 2021 No Comments

This article is a transcript of a talk given by Fr Bede in Perth, Australia in 1985. It was first published in the Sangha Newsletter

Read More »

Old Age and the Stages of Life

May 19, 2021 No Comments

This article is a transcript of a talk given at Osage Monastery U.S.A. in 1992   I’ve been asked to speak about old age, and

Read More »

Unified Consciousness

May 19, 2021 No Comments

This talk was given by Father Bede at the Scientists and Mystics Conference held at Winchester, UK, in April 1992 I believe humanity began with

Read More »
fr bede griffiths

Sin and the Unconscious

May 19, 2021 No Comments

Sin, Repentance and the Unconscious Bede Griffiths This article is a compilation from letters written by Bede Griffiths to his friend Dr Mary Allen in

Read More »

The Church and the New Humanity

May 19, 2021 No Comments

The Church and the New Humanity This article is a transcript of a talk given at Shantivanam in April 1984. It was transcribed by the

Read More »

Purusha and the Son of Man

May 19, 2021 No Comments

This is a transcript of a talk given by Fr Bede at Shantivanam on 3rd April 1984. The transcript was made by the late Elizabeth

Read More »

Homosexual Love

May 19, 2021 No Comments

On Homosexual Love Bede Griffiths By homosexual love I mean love between people of the same sex.   Such love is just as normal and natural

Read More »

Non Violence

May 19, 2021 No Comments

The Ideal of Non-Violence Bede Griffiths It is obvious that the coming of the hydrogen bomb must radically affect the Christian attitude towards war.  Until

Read More »

Contemplation

May 18, 2021 No Comments

Contemplative Prayer A Talk given by Bede Griffiths Osage Monastery 8th October 1991 I want to suggest the most important issue in the church and

Read More »

The Incarnation as a Cosmic Event

May 12, 2021 No Comments

The Incarnation as a Cosmic Event Bede Griffiths   Most Christians tend to think of the Incarnation as a unique event, an intervention of God

Read More »

Unified Consciousness

May 12, 2021 No Comments

Unified Consciousness Bede Griffiths I believe humanity began with a unitary consciousness, and we all come out of it.  When we were in the womb

Read More »

The Ashram and the Eucharist

May 12, 2021 No Comments

The Ashram and the Eucharist Bede Griffiths   The Vatican Council said that the Eucharist is the source and summit of the activity of the

Read More »

The Silence and Solitude of the Heart

May 12, 2021 No Comments

THE SILENCE AND SOLITUDE OF THE HEART   COMMUNION WITH GOD by BEDE GRIFFITHS O.S.B. (Shantivanam 1991)   The goal of monastic life has always been

Read More »

The Church

May 12, 2021 No Comments

The Church Bede Griffiths This article is a transcription of a talk given by Father Bede at Osage Monastery, Oklahoma, USA, in June 1992.  I’d

Read More »

The One Mystery

May 11, 2021 No Comments

The one Mystery. Hindu-Christian Dialogue Bede Griffiths  Dialogue with Hindus is something which has grown up only very recently in India. It began, apart from

Read More »

Death and Resurrection

May 11, 2021 No Comments

Death and resurrection Bede Griffiths When we reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus, I wonder how often we realise that death and resurrection

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