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Perspectives: The Timeless Ways of Wisdom, The Notebooks of Paul Brunton

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Paul Brunton
Paul Brunton

Paul Brunton was a British journalist and writer known for his interest in Eastern philosophy and mysticism. His works, such as 'A Search in Secret India' and 'The Quest of the Overself', had a profound impact on the Western world in the mid-20th century. more

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