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“I suddenly saw that all the time it was not I who had been seeking God, but God who had been seeking me. I had made myself the centre of my own existence and had my back turned to God.”

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Bede Griffiths
Bede Griffiths

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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