About the Authors Dr Shiv Talwar received his undergraduate degree from the Punjab University, India, and his graduate degrees from Lehigh University, USA, and the University of Waterloo, Canada He retired from his career of teaching in 1996 and established Spiritual Heritage Education Network Inc in 2000 The mission of the Spiritual Heritage Education Network Inc is to provide educational access to the thinking and findings of those enlightened beings (prophets, sages, philosophers, scientists, and seers) who have spent their lives studying the nature of humankind and its relationships in the universe His years of research have culminated in his recently published book, titled The Common Ground Volume 1: A Unified Basis of Existence Something must put an end to that division and hatred forever This book is Shiv’s contribution to beginning that process Robyn E Lebron has spent the last 13 years researching and writing books to help people learn about other faith practices in an effort to find common ground She has been asked to write articles for United Religions Initiative, Harmony Interfaith Initiative, and The Interfaith Observer and has written several books on comparative world religions Her latest books have been awarded 2018 Best in Class for the DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Award, presented annually by Religion Communicators Council She has also been recognized internationally by The Books for Peace Commission 2019 for those who have distinguished themselves in the activities of peace and solidarity ix