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Aphrodite
Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love, beauty and sexuality. Her Roman equivalent is the goddess Venus.
Origins
Her Roman analogue is Venus. Her Mesopotamian counterpart was Ishtar. Her Egyptian counterpart is Hathor, and her Syro-Palestinian counterpart was (in standard… Continue readingBuddha
In Buddhism, a Buddha (Sanskrit, Pāli) is any being who has become fully awakened (enlightened), has permanently overcome anger, greed, and ignorance, and has achieved complete liberation from suffering. Enlightenment (or Nirvana) is the highest form of happiness. The name Buddha is… Continue reading
Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948) was a major political and spiritual leader of India and the Indian Independence Movement. He is considered the father of India, and is often affectionately referred to as… Continue reading
Timothy Leary
Timothy Francis Leary, Ph.D. (October 22, 1920 – May 31, 1996) Psychologist, philosopher, explorer, teacher, optimist, author and revolutionary avatar of the mind. Rightly called the Galileo of Consciousness, he went public with his observations of the mind made with psychedelic… Continue reading
Lao Tzu
The specific date of birth of Lao Tzu is unknown. Legends vary, but scholars place his birth between 600 and 300 B.C.E. Lao Tzu is attributed with the writing of the "Tao-Te Ching," (tao-meaning the way of all… Continue reading
Ken Wilber
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Spirit Dances
Ram Dass
Richard Alpert (born April 6, 1931), later known as Baba Ram Dass, was a professor of psychology at Harvard University who became well known for his controversial research program which studied the effects of psilocybin on human subjects. He was… Continue reading
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd are an English progressive rock band noted for philosophical lyrics, classical rock compositions, sonic experimentation, innovative cover art, and elaborate live shows. One of rock music’s most successful and influential acts, the group have sold over 200… Continue reading