5 spiritual teachers that changed my life

Plus links to their teachings.

So I actually have many more spiritual teachers than the 5 below that have had an incredible impact on my life, but for now I will speak about 5 of them and next month, I will speak about another 5.

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Firstly, what is a spiritual teacher?

Put simply, a spiritual teacher is someone who inspires you to create more awareness in your life. A spiritual teacher will guide you towards your own spiritual awakening. Helping you guide yourself away from the ego, the external issues you have and the suffering you are creating in your mind. One of the many lessons that you can learn from a spiritual teacher is that YOU are your own teacher and you have to seek the answers from within.

The list below doesn’t necessarily mean that these people would call themselves a spiritual teacher or guide (although some do) - I have taken the liberty to speak about these people as spiritual teachers as they have helped me with the above.

1. Ram Dass

Ram Dass, born Richard Alpert, was a renowned spiritual teacher, psychologist, and author who became a prominent figure in the Western exploration of Eastern spirituality. Originally a Harvard professor he shifted from psychological research to spirituality after a transformative journey to India. His book, Be Here Now, introduced millions to concepts like mindfulness, compassion, and living in the present moment. Throughout his life, Ram Dass taught on topics of love, service, and consciousness. He has a very down to earth sense of humour which is one of the reasons I am so drawn to him. He died in 2019.

The teachings I listen to regularly: