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Beyond the darkness : a biography of Bede Griffiths
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Beyond the darkness : a biography of Bede Griffiths

by Shirley du Boulay

This biography chronicles the life of Benedictine monk Bede Griffiths, exploring his association with the Inklings and his later leadership of an Indian ashram. It examines his efforts to harmonise Eastern and Western spiritual practices.

Accession 22407 ISBN 0712674292 Publisher Rider
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