Guru Guides
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Eckhart Tolle
Born: February 16, 1948 (Living)
Biography
Eckhart Tolle is a renowned spiritual teacher and author, best known for his books The Power of Now (1997) and A New Earth (2005). Born in Lünen, Germany, he experienced a profound spiritual awakening at the age of 29, leading him to abandon his doctoral studies at the University of Cambridge. Following this transformation, he began working as a spiritual teacher and counselor. His teachings draw from various traditions, including Zen Buddhism, Christianity, Sufism, and Hinduism, though he remains unaffiliated with any specific religion. Tolle's work emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and has influenced millions worldwide.
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Alan Watts
Born: January 6, 1915 | Died: November 16, 1973
Biography
Alan Watts was a British philosopher known for popularizing Eastern philosophy for a Western audience. With his vivid metaphors and wit, he brought Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and Vedanta into mainstream discourse, emphasizing the illusion of self and the beauty of presence.
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Jiddu Krishnamurti
Born: May 11, 1895 | Died: February 17, 1986
Biography
Krishnamurti was a profound philosopher and spiritual speaker who rejected all organized belief, religion, and the authority of the guru. He encouraged radical freedom and self-inquiry, emphasizing the need for psychological revolution and awareness free from conditioning.
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Byron Katie
Born: December 6, 1942 (Living)
Biography
Byron Katie is the creator of The Work, a method of self-inquiry designed to identify and question thoughts that cause suffering. Her teachings emphasize that suffering is created by believing untrue thoughts and that freedom lies in radical self-awareness and truth.
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Wayne Dyer
Born: May 10, 1940 | Died: August 29, 2015
Biography
Wayne Dyer was a self-help pioneer and spiritual teacher whose early work focused on motivation and personal growth, later evolving into deeply spiritual teachings. He emphasized the power of intention, self-realization, and connecting to a higher self beyond the ego.
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David Ghiyam
Born: February 11, 1984 (Living)
Biography
David Ghiyam is a spiritual teacher and entrepreneur with roots in Kabbalah, known for translating complex spiritual principles into practical tools for transformation. He co-founded MaryRuth Organics and often teaches about consciousness, purpose, and inner alignment.
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Deepak Chopra
Born: October 22, 1946 (Living)
Biography
Deepak Chopra is a physician and spiritual author who blends ancient Vedic wisdom with modern science, especially in the realm of mind-body healing. A pioneer of integrative medicine, he teaches about consciousness, meditation, and holistic well-being.
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Neville Goddard
Born: February 19, 1905 | Died: October 1, 1972
Biography
Neville Goddard taught that imagination is God and that consciousness creates reality. His lectures focused on the power of assumption, visualization, and belief in shaping one's external life through inner awareness.
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Dr. Joe Dispenza
Born: March 22, 1962 (Living)
Biography
Dr. Joe Dispenza combines neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics to teach how people can rewire their brains and bodies through meditation and focused thought. His work empowers people to heal themselves and create new realities through elevated emotions and intention.
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Abraham (Esther Hicks)
Born: March 5, 1948 (Living)
Biography
Abraham is a group of non-physical entities channeled by Esther Hicks, who teach the Law of Attraction and vibrational alignment. Their core message is that joy and alignment with one’s desires are the keys to manifesting anything in life.
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Ram Dass
Born: April 6, 1931 | Died: December 22, 2019
Biography
Ram Dass, born Richard Alpert, was a Harvard psychologist turned spiritual teacher after meeting his guru Neem Karoli Baba in India. Best known for his book Be Here Now, he taught about love, service, mindfulness, and the path of awakening through both Eastern and Western wisdom.
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Sadhguru (Jaggi Vasudev)
Born: September 3, 1957 (Living)
Biography
A contemporary Indian yogi and mystic known for blending ancient yogic knowledge with modern life tools and consciousness expansion.
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Thich Nhat Hanh
Born: October 11, 1926 | Died: January 22, 2022
Biography
Vietnamese Zen master and peace activist who taught “engaged Buddhism,” mindfulness in daily life, and deep presence.
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Adyashanti
Born: October 26, 1962 (Living)
Biography
A modern-day spiritual teacher whose teachings focus on awakening and non-duality, offering simple yet profound insights into presence and ego.
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Mooji
Born: January 29, 1954 (Living)
Biography
A disciple of Papaji (himself a disciple of Ramana Maharshi), Mooji teaches Advaita (non-duality), often through direct inquiry and silence.
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Sri Ramana Maharshi
Born: December 30, 1879 | Died: April 14, 1950
Biography
A revered Indian sage known for the practice of Self-Inquiry (“Who am I?”), emphasizing direct experience of the Self beyond ego.
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