Julian Johnson
Encyclopedia
Julian P. Johnson was an American
surgeon
and author of several books on Eastern spirituality
. He spent much of the 1930s in India, is most closely associated with the Radha Soami
movement and Surat Shabd Yoga
, and wrote four volumes as a result of his experiences.
The writings of Paul Twitchell
, the founder of Eckankar
, show many close similarities to Johnson's, and Twitchell has in fact been accused of extensively plagiarising from Johnson's work, particularly Johnson's Paths of the Masters.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
surgeon
Surgeon
In medicine, a surgeon is a specialist in surgery. Surgery is a broad category of invasive medical treatment that involves the cutting of a body, whether human or animal, for a specific reason such as the removal of diseased tissue or to repair a tear or breakage...
and author of several books on Eastern spirituality
Spirituality
Spirituality can refer to an ultimate or an alleged immaterial reality; an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being; or the “deepest values and meanings by which people live.” Spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer and contemplation, are intended to develop...
. He spent much of the 1930s in India, is most closely associated with the Radha Soami
Radha Soami
Radhasoami is a philosophical organization originating in 19th century India, and considered by adherents as a true way to attain God realization...
movement and Surat Shabd Yoga
Surat Shabd Yoga
Surat Shabd Yoga or Surat Shabda Yoga is a form of spiritual practice that is followed in the Sant Mat and many other related spiritual traditions...
, and wrote four volumes as a result of his experiences.
The writings of Paul Twitchell
Paul Twitchell
Paul Twitchell was an American spiritual writer, author and founder of the group known as Eckankar. He is accepted by the members of that group as the Mahanta, or Living ECK Master of his time. He directed the development of the group through to the time of his death...
, the founder of Eckankar
Eckankar
Eckankar is a new religious movement founded in the United States in 1965, though practiced around the world long before with a solid following in China. It focuses on spiritual exercises enabling practitioners to experience what its followers call "the Light and Sound of God." The personal...
, show many close similarities to Johnson's, and Twitchell has in fact been accused of extensively plagiarising from Johnson's work, particularly Johnson's Paths of the Masters.
Links
- Awakening 101 a page on Johnson, with a rough B/W image