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Edmond Bordeaux Szekely
Edmond Bordeaux Szekely

Edmond Bordeaux Szekely, born on March 5, 1905, and died in 1979, was a philosopher whose thoughts were deeply influenced by Eastern philosophy and Western mysticism. He dedicated himself to exploring the mysteries of the universe and human consciousness. more

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