Dr. Douglas Brooks was my first philosophy teacher, but he’s been so much more than that. He taught me about family, love, priorities and studentship. He led me to some of the highest teachings to which I’d ever been exposed, in the most accessible and humble ways. Studying with him starting in the late 1990s […]
Douglas Brooks
Dr. Douglas Brooks was my first philosophy teacher, but he’s been so much more than that. He taught me about family, love, priorities and studentship. He led me to some of the highest teachings to which I’d ever been exposed, in the most accessible and humble ways. Studying with him starting in the late 1990s has inspired me to create the most elaborate (and still relevant) notes for my teaching. He is a scholar of Hinduism, south Asian languages, and the comparative study of religions. He lived in India with his teacher studying and practicing Srividya, Auspicious Wisdom, and the modern traditions of the goddess-centered Tantra. Currently Professor of Religion at the University of Rochester, he holds both Masters and his doctoral degrees from Harvard University. His work and courses can be found at rajanaka.com. I recommend going to Rajanaka Summer Camp if you can; those weeks formed the basis for much of what I offer and understand today.