Madikeri :

Fr Wilfred Rodrigues OCD, current rector of Carmelite novitiate house, Tapovana, Kushalnagar was awarded PhD in philosophy by the University of Mysuru.

He did his thesis on ‘Personal fulfillment and happiness through freedom from cravings – a comparative study of Gautama Buddha and St John of the cross’ which he defended on March 11. The thesis was completed in record time of around three years. The research work was much appreciated by the external examiners as well as the guide and members of the doctoral committee of the University of Mysuru.

Fr Wilfred has made the Rodrigues family and the entire Carmelite Order, especially the Karnataka-Goa Province proud. This is a very good contribution both to the field of philosophy as well as spirituality which will help millions of people to free themselves from their cravings so that they may find fulfillment and happiness in their lives.

More information can be viewed on www.carmelbangalore.com

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld.com / Home> Karnataka / Media Release / Monday – April 04th, 2016