The M-Word
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
The Divine Office as a method of Prayer
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
The Cloud on the Tabernacle
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
The Mystery of the Scriptures
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
The Church of the future
A prophetic look at the unity that exists across Christianity through baptism and a vision for an ecumenical Church of the future. In view
The birth in a cave
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
The Search for God
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
The New Consciousness
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
Inter-Communion Now
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
Union and Communion
Above: The mass celebrated in the new temple at Shantivanam A letter to The Tablet 28 May 1977 Sir: The correspondence in The Tablet
Death into Life
Image above: The Holy Women at the Sepulchre. 15th Century icon in the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow. This article was first published in The Tablet
Spirit as Mother
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
The Vedic Revelation
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
Union and Communion
Above: The tabernacle in the chapel at Shantivanam A letter to The Tablet 28 May 1977 Sir: The correspondence in The Tablet on union
“Dear Thomas” again
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
Village religion in India
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
The Universal Truth
This article was first published in The Tablet 1 February 1975 Until recently the Church in India has not been conspicuous for originality
A Benedictine Ashram
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
The Founding Fathers
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
Sin and the Unconscious
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
Homosexual Love
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
Non Violence
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
The Incarnation as a Cosmic Event
The Incarnation as a Cosmic Event Bede Griffiths Most Christians tend to think of the Incarnation as a unique event, an intervention of God
The Ashram and the Eucharist
The Ashram and the Eucharist Bede Griffiths The Vatican Council said that the Eucharist is the source and summit of the activity of the
The Silence and Solitude of the Heart
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
The One Mystery
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
Death and Resurrection
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
How I Pray
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
Shantivanam: The Forest of Peace
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
Discovering the Inner Mystery
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
On Meditation
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
Old Age and the Stages of Life
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
Unified Consciousness
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
The Church and the New Humanity
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
Purusha and the Son of Man
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
Contemplation
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
Unified Consciousness
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
The Church
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
THE BEDE GRIFFITHS CHARITABLE TRUST
Providing Support in the Pandemic Mark Bradberry, Chair of the Trust, writes: Thank you for giving us the opportunity to update you on
Friends of Shantivanam
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
Oblates of Shantivanam
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
A Christmas Message from Shantivanam
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
Going Beyond: The Sangha Autumn Retreat
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
Saghet: A Parable for our Times
The Story of Saghet: A Sage and a Prophet The New Evangelisation by Brother John Martin Sahajananda The Story of Saghet: A Sage and
The Universal Meaning of Christmas
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
Awakening to Our Eternal Identity
HOLY WEEK Awakening to our Eternal Identity We have completed the season of Lent and have now entered Holy Week. There are three
A Christmas Message from Brother Martin
A Christmas postcard published by Shantivanam in the 1990s GLORY TO GOD AND PEACE ON THE EARTH A Christmas Message from Brother John Martin
hermits-in-company@home
‘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
A New Vision of Reality
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
THE BEDE GRIFFITHS CHARITABLE TRUST
Providing Support in the Pandemic Mark Bradberry, Chair of the Trust, writes: Thank you for giving us the opportunity to update you on
Friends of Shantivanam
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
Oblates of Shantivanam
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
hermits-in-company@home
‘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
The M-Word
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
The Divine Office as a method of Prayer
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
The Cloud on the Tabernacle
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
The Mystery of the Scriptures
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
Saghet: A Parable for our Times
The Story of Saghet: A Sage and a Prophet The New Evangelisation by Brother John Martin Sahajananda The Story of Saghet: A Sage and
The Universal Meaning of Christmas
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
The Church of the future
A prophetic look at the unity that exists across Christianity through baptism and a vision for an ecumenical Church of the future. In view
The birth in a cave
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
The Search for God
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
The New Consciousness
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
Inter-Communion Now
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
Union and Communion
Above: The mass celebrated in the new temple at Shantivanam A letter to The Tablet 28 May 1977 Sir: The correspondence in The Tablet
Death into Life
Image above: The Holy Women at the Sepulchre. 15th Century icon in the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow. This article was first published in The Tablet
Spirit as Mother
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
The Vedic Revelation
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
Union and Communion
Above: The tabernacle in the chapel at Shantivanam A letter to The Tablet 28 May 1977 Sir: The correspondence in The Tablet on union
“Dear Thomas” again
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
Village religion in India
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
The Universal Truth
This article was first published in The Tablet 1 February 1975 Until recently the Church in India has not been conspicuous for originality
A Benedictine Ashram
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
Discovering the Inner Mystery
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
The Founding Fathers
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
A New Vision of Reality
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
On Meditation
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
Old Age and the Stages of Life
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
Unified Consciousness
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
Sin and the Unconscious
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
The Church and the New Humanity
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
Purusha and the Son of Man
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
Homosexual Love
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
Non Violence
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
Contemplation
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
The Incarnation as a Cosmic Event
The Incarnation as a Cosmic Event Bede Griffiths Most Christians tend to think of the Incarnation as a unique event, an intervention of God
Unified Consciousness
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
The Ashram and the Eucharist
The Ashram and the Eucharist Bede Griffiths The Vatican Council said that the Eucharist is the source and summit of the activity of the
The Silence and Solitude of the Heart
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
The Church
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
The One Mystery
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
Death and Resurrection
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