Michael Mamas

Michael Mamas
Born 1950
Columbus, Ohio
Residence Mount Soma, North Carolina
Nationality American
Known for Speaker/Writer/Teacher
Notable work Mount Soma (founder)
Website MichaelMamas.net

Michael Mamas (born October 8, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio) is a writer, lecturer, spiritual scholar, and the founder of Sri Somesvara Temple and Mount Soma, a 448-acre non-denominational retreat and destination center, near Asheville, North Carolina.

Throughout his 35-year teaching career, Mamas has taught in the United States, India, Europe and Canada. Mamas is a diverse author of books in the field of spirituality, with nine publications in total ranging from non-fiction to a children’s storybook. He was also the first person from the West to receive this title from the East: "Adhyatma Vidhya Visharad" (Master of the Highest Spiritual Knowledge, the deepest awakening of the Self).

Early life & education

Mamas studied at Ohio State University where he was a double major honors student in Physics and Mathematics from 1968 to 1971. He graduated from the university in 1975 with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. A decade later, he graduated with Master of Business Administration from Maharishi International University in 1985.[1]

At the age of 21, Mamas began his Eastern studies with his teacher, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the founder, leader, and guru of the Transcendental Meditation Movement.[2] During and after that time, out of his interest in spirituality and the healing arts, Mamas visited a number of saints and healers in various countries.[3][4]

Career

Mamas created a new approach to personal evolution that differs from most alternative and traditional approaches.[5][6] Mamas' work helps individuals to evolve by supporting the natural development of their consciousness.[7] This is done by teaching the Surya Ram Meditation,[8] integrating ancient spiritual wisdom with modern rational thought, and helping people move beyond their current level of spiritual understanding.[9][10]

In 2007, Mamas became the first person from the West to be awarded the title "Adhyatma Vidhya Visharad" (Master of the Highest Spiritual Knowledge, the deepest awakening of the Self) from Bhagavan Yagnyavalkya Ved Tatavagyan Yogashram, the Sanskrit College at Gujarat University.[11] Mamas also founded the non-profit, The Center of Rational Spirituality.[12]

Mamas additionally founded Sri Somesvara Temple (consecrated in 2011) located at Mount Soma, a retreat and destination center founded by Mamas in 2002.[13][14]

Mamas is a frequent contributor to Entrepreneur.com,[15][16][17] The Huffington Post[18][19][20] and Elephant Journal.[21][22][23]

Publications

References

  1. ↑ "Michael Mamas Interview with Jeff B". Planetary Spirit.
  2. ↑ Goldhaber, Nat, Denniston, Denise, McWilliams, Peter, (1976). TM: an alphabetical guide to the transcendental meditation program, p.109. Ballantine, New York. ISBN 0-345-24096-0 Note: "It was in honor of his great contribution to humankind that Maharishi was named Man of Hope in 1970 by the City of Hope Foundation in Los Angeles".
  3. ↑ Mamas, Michael (2004). The Golden Frog. Fairfield, IA: 1st World Publishing. ISBN 1-59540-901-7.
  4. ↑ Mamas, Michael (1999). Angels, Einstein, and You. Wilsonville, OR: BookPartners. ISBN 1-58151-035-7. Sections I-IV.
  5. ↑ Mamas, Michael (2000). How to Be Your Own Best Psychotherapist. Fairfield, IA: Sunstar Publishing, Ltd. ISBN 1-887472-80-0. Foreword by David Cornsweet, Ph.D., D.A.P.A.
  6. ↑ Mamas, Michael (2008). The Relationship Sutras. Asheville, NC: Somagni Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9787816-3-7. Verses that invite reflection on how to have healthy relationships.
  7. ↑ Mamas, Michael (2006). Unconditioned Spirit. Asheville, NC: Somagni Publishing. ISBN 0-9787816-0-0. Chapters 7, 8, 27.
  8. ↑ Mamas, Michael (2006). Unconditioned Spirit Home Study Course includes book, study guide, CDs, DVDs, including Surya Ram Meditation instruction with written Q&A – ISBN 978-0-9787816-1-3.
  9. ↑ "The Unified Field: Fundamental Principle #2" YouTube: Michael Mamas channel. - How Michael Mamas merges Eastern and Western thought.
  10. ↑ Sarma, Samavedam Shankmukha (August 2014) "Paschima Bharathi" Rishi Peetham.
  11. ↑ Rath, Sanjay (February 26, 2012). "Vedic Disneyland with answers". New Indian Express.
  12. ↑ "CRS Director and CEO, Michael Mamas". The Center of Rational Spirituality.
  13. ↑ "Broadcast about Sri Somesvara, Mount Soma & Michael Mamas". TV Asia. January 24, 2016.
  14. ↑ The Impending Fate of Spirituality. Commonwealth National Podcast, The Commonwealth Club of California, Michael Mamas lecture: March 30, 2009.
  15. ↑ "6 Keys to Develop a Successful Small Business". Entrepreneur (magazine). January 28, 2016.
  16. ↑ "How to Say 'No' the Right Way and, Yes, There Is a Right Way". Entrepreneur (magazine). January 13, 2016.
  17. ↑ "5 Steps to Master the Art of Negotiation". Entrepreneur (magazine). December 11, 2015.
  18. ↑ "The Priceless Value of Embracing Multiple Paradigms". Huffington Post. March 28, 2016.
  19. ↑ "How to Deal With Negative Emotions Responsibly". Huffington Post. March 21, 2016.
  20. ↑ "How to Find Spirituality in the Age of Distraction". Huffington Post. March 8, 2016.
  21. ↑ Mamas, Michael (October 31, 2015). "4 Steps to Healthier Healthcare". Elephant Journal.
  22. ↑ "Better than an MBA - Skills we Need in Business and Life". Elephant Journal.
  23. ↑ "Our 2nd Nervous System: 3 points of Caution regarding Yoga". Elephant Journal. December 25, 2015.
  24. ↑ Mamas, Michael (1996). Consciousness Unfolding. San Diego, CA: Self-published.
  25. ↑ Mamas, Michael (1999). Angels, Einstein and You.
  26. ↑ Mamas, Michael (2005). Angels, Einstein and You. ToÌ"kyoÌ" : TaiyoÌ" Shuppan. Language: Japanese. ISBN 4884694384.
  27. ↑ Mamas (2000). How to Be Your Own Best Psychotherapist.
  28. ↑ Mamas, Michael (2004). The Golden Frog.
  29. ↑ Marshall, Alli (March 9, 2005). "Reality, When It Doesn’t Bite". Mountain Xpress. The Golden Frog author, Michael Mamas, interview.
  30. ↑ Mamas (2006). Unconditioned Spirit.
  31. ↑ Mamas, Michael (2006). Look Deeper Live Better. Asheville, NC: Somagni Publishing. ISBN 0-9787816-2-7.
  32. ↑ Mamas, Michael (2007). Lily’s Magic Garden. Asheville, NC: Somagni Publishing. ISBN 978-0978781637.
  33. ↑ Mamas (2008). The Relationship Sutras.
  34. ↑ Marshall, Alli (February 12, 2009). "Book Report: The Relationship Sutras". MountainXpress.
  35. ↑ The Laurel of Asheville. (February, 2009). "Book Review: The Relationship Sutras".
  36. ↑ Mamas, Michael (2009). The Dharma Sutras. Asheville, NC: Somagni Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9787816-5-1.

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