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Eknath Easwaran

Eknath Easwaran

December 17, 1910 – October 26, 1999

Eknath Easwaran originated the practice of passage meditation and authored over 30 books on spiritual living. He was a recognized authority on Indian spiritual classics, with his translations of key texts becoming best-sellers in the USA. Easwaran, who previously taught English literature and was a notable writer and speaker in India, founded the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation upon his arrival in the United States. His teachings, particularly his eight-point program for passage meditation, continue to offer spiritual guidance, living on through his work and in the hearts of those who embrace it.