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“This is criterion by which the Church is to be judged, not by the forms of its doctrine or ritual, but by the reality of the reality of the love which it manifests.”

Quote by Bede Griffiths

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Bede Griffiths, born on December 17, 1906, and died on May 13, 1993, was a renowned monk known for his deep study of Eastern philosophy and religion. He spent most of his life in India, where he dedicated himself to the study and practice of Buddhism and Hinduism, establishing several retreat centers, such as Ananda Marga Ashram. more

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