“Wayne Teasdale’s study presents with brilliant clarity Bede Griffiths’s contribution both to the dialogue between Christianity and Hinduism and to the contemporary rebirth of a contemplative theology. I have found this book a great help toward understanding Bede’s thought.”
—Bruno Barnhart, Camaldolese monk; editor of The One Light: Bede Griffiths’ Principal Writings
Praise for Wayne Teasdale
“An urban lay monk with deep wisdom from both the West and the East, Wayne Teasdale opens up the possibilities of contemplation blended with social concern to us gently, persuasively, and warmly.”
—Father Andrew Greeley
“With exquisite sincerity, beauty, and wisdom Brother Wayne offers an inspiring model of living an authentic life, participating in the bazaar of life with a heart fragrant with love, truth, and spaciousness.”
—Jamal Rahman, Sufi teacher and author of The Fragrance of Islam
“With grace, humility, rare mystical passion…Wayne Teasdale guides us into the heart of what it means to live a life of love in action in the world.”
—Andrew Harvey, author of A Walk with Four Spiritual Guides: Krishna, Buddha, Jesus and Ramakrishna
“Once in a rare while you encounter a soul on fire with divine love…. For Wayne Teasdale, the world itself is a monastery.”