The Golden String

The Golden String is an autobiography written by Bede Griffiths, a Benedictine monk of Prinknash Abbey. The book chronicles Griffiths' life from his childhood in England to his spiritual awakening and journey to India, where he spent the majority of his adult life. Griffiths shares his experiences of discovering Hinduism and the teachings of various Indian spiritual leaders, including Sri Ramakrishna and Sri Aurobindo. He also discusses his decision to become a Christian and his eventual ordination as a priest in the Catholic Church. Throughout the book, Griffiths reflects on his spiritual growth and the challenges he faced in integrating Eastern and Western spiritual traditions. He also shares his insights on the nature of God, the purpose of human existence, and the role of religion in the modern world. The Golden String offers a unique perspective on the intersection of Christianity and Eastern spirituality, as well as the personal journey of a man who dedicated his life to exploring the depths of the human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.