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Autobiography of an american swami.
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- Publisher: Mandala Publishing (January 19, 2010)
- Length: 368 pages
- ISBN13: 9781601090560
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The story of one man's journey from his youth in suburban Chicago to an adult in spiritual India and a world of mystics, yogis, and gurus. Within this extraordinary memoir, Radhanath Swami weaves a colorful tapestry of adventure, mysticism, and love.
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The story of one man's journey from his youth in suburban Chicago to an adult in spiritual India and a world of mystics, yogis, and gurus.Within this extraordinary memoir, Radhanath Swami weaves a colorful tapestry of adventure, mysticism, and love. Readers follow Richard Slavin from the suburbs of Chicago to the caves of the Himalayas as he transforms from young seeker to renowned spiritual ...
An American swami recounts the days he spent wandering through India in the 1960s in search of his true identity. Swami grew up near Chicago during the '50s as Richie Slavin, a middle-class Jewish kid. In his teens, he discovers the '60s counterculture, takes part in civil rights demonstrations, grows his hair long, smokes pot and takes LSD.
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Within this extraordinary memoir, Radhanath Swami weaves a colorful tapestry of adventure, mysticism, and love. Readers follow Richard Slavin from the suburbs of Chicago to the caves of the Himalayas as he transforms from young seeker to renowned spiritual guide. The Journey Home is an intimate account of the steps to self-awareness and also a penetrating glimpse into the heart of mystic ...
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Born in Chicago in 1950, Radhanath Swami, sets out to wander the world on a spiritual quest. Arriving in India in 1970, he lives the life of a wandering mendicant, travelling both outwardly and inwardly. Within months, his young world is augmented by experience, realization, soul-stirring revelations and near death experiences.
An inspiring tale of adventure, enlightenment, and spiritual discovery read by the author, The Journey Home follows a young man on his path toward becoming one of India's great spiritual leaders. In this extraordinary memoir, Radhanath Swami weaves a colorful tapestry of adventure, mysticism, and love.
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THE JOURNEY HOME. Within this extraordinary memoir, Radhanath Swami weaves a colorful tapestry of adventure, mysticism, and love. Readers follow Richard Slavin from the suburbs of Chicago to the caves of the Himalayas as he transforms from young seeker to renowned spiritual guide. The Journey Home is an intimate account of the steps to self ...
Radhanath Swami is one of the world's most beloved and respected spiritual teachers. He spent his youth travelling the world, experiencing its rich cultures and diversity. As he wandered, he was yearning to find meaning and purpose in his life. Since meeting his spiritual teacher in India 50 years ago, Radhanath Swami has been on a mission to ...
The journey home : autobiography of an American Swami by Radhanath, Swami, 1950-Publication date 2008 Topics Radhanath, Swami, 1950-, Hare Krishnas -- United States -- Biography Publisher San Rafael, Calif. : Mandala Collection inlibrary; printdisabled; internetarchivebooks Contributor
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An inspiring tale of adventure, enlightenment, and spiritual discovery read by the author, The Journey Home follows a young man on his path toward becoming one of India's great spiritual leaders. In this extraordinary memoir, Radhanath Swami weaves a colorful tapestry of adventure, mysticism, and love.