David Steindl-Rast

David Steindl-Rast is a Catholic Benedictine monk, notable for his active participation in interfaith dialogue and his work on the interaction between spirituality and science. After 12 years of monastic training and studies in philosophy and theology, Brother David was sent by his abbot to participate in Buddhist-Christian dialogue, for which he received Vatican approval in 1967. He co-founded the Center for Spiritual Studies in 1968 and received the 1975 Martin Buber Award for his achievements in building bridges between religious traditions. He co-founded A Network for Grateful Living in 2000 and continues to serve as a senior advisor on the board. In a conversation at the Greater Good Gratitude Summit, the renowned authors and religious teachers explore the science and spirituality of gratitude.… In a conversation at the Greater Good Gratitude Summit, Jack Kornfield and Brother David explore the definitions and relationship of love and trust.