“I will tell you how I grew up and how I was trained, about the great sages with whom I lived and what they taught me, not through lectures and books but through experiences,” writes Sri Swami Rama in the opening pages of this timeless saga.

These stories record his personal quest for truth and enlightenment. Inspiring, illuminating, entertaining, mystifying, and frequently humorous, they bring you face-to-face with the great Himalayan Masters, including:

Mataji of Assam, a ninety-six-year-old sage who never slept
Gudari Baba, who taught Swami Rama the value of direct experience
Yogi Sri Aurobindo, who integrated meditation with action
Uria Baba, who teaches that every human being has a potential for healing
Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.

About the Author:

One of the greatest masters from the Himalayas, Swami Rama is the founder of the Himalayan Institute. Born India, he studied in both India and Europe and received his spiritual training in the Himalayan cave monasteries and in Tibet. His best known work, Living With the Himalayan Masters reveals the many facets of this singular adept and demonstrates his embodiment of the living tradition of the East.

Table of Contents:

Introduction by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait
At Thy Lotus Feet- Sri Swami Rama
Map of Northern India
Map of Uttar Pradesh
I. Spiritual Education in the Himalayas
II. The Master Teaches
III. The Path of Direct Experience
IV. Learning Humility
V. Conquering Fear
VI. The Path of Renunciation
VII. Experiences on Various Paths
VIII. Beyond the Great Religions
IX. Divine Protection
X. Powers of the Mind
XI. Healing Power
XII. Grace of the Master
XIII. Mastery over Life and Death
XIV. Journey to the West
Glossary
About the Author

Reviews:

• Buy this book for yourself. Each page is filled with joy and cheer. What I like best is that Swami Rama’s message does not require us to transform ourselves, it teaches that we are already perfect.”
  —Judith Benn Hurley, author of The Good Herb, Savoring the Day, and Healing Secrets of the Seasons
• "This beautifully written book is about freedom in its ultimate sense, highly recommended for its ephemeral wisdom and endless depth."
  —Napra Review
• “A complete and practical guide to the foundations of the spiritual journey ... The vividness of the stories is absorbing, allowing them to be read over and over again.”
  —New Age Book Review