Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra - Lenswork Analysis The Science of Spiritual Simulation.  Introduction Deepak Chopra (b. 1946) is an Indian-American author, physician, and speaker whose prolific career has made him one of the most recognizable voices in contemporary spirituality....

Islam

Islam - Lenswork Analysis Submission to the One God.  Introduction Islam, founded in the 7th century CE in Arabia by the Prophet Muhammad, is today the second largest religion in the world. The word “Islam” itself means submission — to the will of Allah, the one and...

Sufism

Sufism - Lenswork Analysis The Path of the Beloved.  Introduction Sufism, often described as Islamic mysticism, emerged in the 8th–9th centuries as a movement emphasizing inner devotion, direct experience of God, and the dissolution of the ego in divine love. While...

Ram Dass

Ram Dass - Lenswork Analysis The Journey of Love and Service.  Introduction Ram Dass (1931–2019), born Richard Alpert, was an American psychologist turned spiritual teacher who became one of the most beloved figures of the counterculture era. After working at Harvard...

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi - Lenswork Analysis The Science of Spiritual Transcendence.  Introduction Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (1918–2008) was an Indian guru best known for introducing Transcendental Meditation (TM) to the world. A disciple of Swami Brahmananda Saraswati (the...