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This work invites us to look afresh at Christianity in the context of modern physics on the one hand and Eastern mysticism on the other. Griffiths was formerly Benedictine Prior of Farnborough Abbey in England, who journeyed to India in 1955 to assist in founding an ashram that was a pioneer attempt to found a Christian community in India which would incorporate the customs of a Hindu ashram and the traditional forms of Indian life and thought.
This work investigates the potential for a synthesis between the empirical framework of modern physics, the contemplative traditions of Eastern mysticism, and the theological foundations of Christian faith. Bede Griffiths, a Benedictine monk with extensive experience in Indian ashram life, collaborates with Felicity Edwards to bridge the perceived divide between scientific rationalism and spiritual intuition. The authors argue that a holistic worldview is necessary to address the limitations of purely materialist interpretations of reality, drawing upon both ancient wisdom and contemporary scientific discourse to propose a unified vision.
What You Will Find
The text offers a dense, contemplative exploration of interdisciplinary thought, likely appealing to readers interested in the intersection of theology and science. Its framing suggests a scholarly yet accessible introduction to the life and philosophy of Bede Griffiths and his efforts to harmonize disparate worldviews.
Page Count:
306
Publication Date:
1989-10-19
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0002153637
ISBN-13:
9780002153638
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