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Living with the Himalayan Masters is an intriguing autobiographical account of an Indian yogi and popular spiritual leader, Swami Rama. Summary of the Book Living with the Himalayan Masters is an extraordinary collection of engaging and inspirational stories of Swami Rama's experiences living in the Himalayas. He describes in fascinating detail about his childhood days and how he was trained to become a yogi. He shares with his readers his unforgettable experiences living with great sages in the Himalayan mountains and the various life lessons he learned from them. The stories in the book record his personal quest for truth and enlightenment. Swami Rama introduces the readers to the great Himalayan masters who have influenced him profoundly including Mataji of Assam, Gudari Baba, Sri Aurobindo, Uria Baba and Mahatma Gandhi. Inspiring and highly entertaining, Living with Himalayan Masters is an essential read for those interested in the life and teachings of Swami Rama. About Swami Rama Swami Rama was an Indian yogi and the founder of the Himalayan Institute. Born in India, he completed his education from both India and Europe. He received his spiritual training in the Himalayan cave monasteries and in Tibet. Rama was examined by scientists, who studied his ability to voluntarily control bodily processes like heartbeat, blood pressure, and body temperature. Some of the other books authored by him include Enlightenment Without God, The Science of Breath: A Practical Guide and Freedom from the Bondage of Karma.