This video contains excerpts from a Zoom session recorded on 20th April 2023. Principal speakers are Theresa Olson PhD, daughter of Helena Olson, longtime TM movement leader and author of the book "Hermit in the House"; Judith Bourque, film maker, film editor, holistic therapist, author of the book "Robes of Silk, Feet of Clay"; Mark Landau, a former deerskin carrier for Maharishi and author of eight books; and Jessie Mercay, PhD, Professor of Ancient Indian History and Architecture.
Also speaking are Phillip Goldberg, author of 12 books including American Veda and a biography of Yogananda; and Rick Archer, founder of well-known podcast Buddha at the Gas Pump (Batgap).
A second discussion with excerpts from an online Zoom session that was recorded on 19th May 2023 (UTC).
The featured speaker was Professor Robert Gordon, former personal secretary to, and the first western person designated as a brahmachari and "deerskin carrier" by Maharishi. Robert has a PhD from Princeton University. He has held posts at the Universities of California, New Mexico, and Oregon, with a speciality in American religious history.
This PDF document provides background to Professor Gordon's discussion in the Hive.
SexySadie.pdf
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