About the author
Andrew Harvey (born 9 June 1952) is a British author, religious scholar and teacher of mystic traditions, known primarily for his popular nonfiction books on spiritual or mystical themes, beginning with his 1983 A Journey in Ladakh. He is the author of over 30 books, including, The Hope, A Guide to Sacred Activism, The Direct Path, the critically acclaimed Way of Passion: A Celebration of Rumi, The Return of the Mother and Son of Man. He was the subject of the 1993 BBC documentary "The Making of a Modern Mystic" and is the founder of the Sacred Activism movement. Harvey lives in Chicago, Illinois, where he continues to write when he is not lecturing. Harvey conducts workshops on Sacred Activism, the teachings of Rumi, yoga and practices that will lead to deeper spiritual awareness. Harvey travels with students to sacred sites in India, Australia and South Africa, and offers personal spiritual direction. Harvey was listed as number 33 in the Watkins' Mind Body Spirit magazine as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People in 2012. In 2012, he was nominated for the Templeton Prize, which was awarded to the Dalai Lama.
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“This volume offers a compelling glimpse into Kabir’s mystical universe, successfully mapping the convergence of Sufi and Hindu philosophies through Andrew Harvey’s translation. The revised format enhances accessibility for…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Songs of Kabir (Revised)
“This volume offers a fierce, practical manual for those willing to engage in Sacred Activism as a rigorous spiritual discipline. It effectively maps the terrain from despair to transfiguration, avoiding naive optimism in favor of…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Radical Regeneration: Sacred Activism and the Renewal of the World
“Andrew Harvey delivers a passionate re-examination of Mary Magdalene’s legacy, successfully blending scholarly insight with mystical fervor. However, readers expecting strict academic historiography or dry theological analysis…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Magdalene Revolution: The Return of the Sacred Feminine and the Birth of Radical Equality
