Bede GriffithsBede Griffiths was a Benedictine monk who achieved worldwide recognition for his pioneering efforts to bridge the great traditions of Christian and Hindu faith. He advocated a global spiritual friendship, rather than a global religion, cultivating repect for each other's spiritual practices. He died in 1993 at the age of 84. He was a pioneer in the Hindu-Christian interfaith dialogue. He was a lifelong friend of C.S Lewis.