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Adi Da

Adi Da Samraj (born Franklin Albert Jones; November 3, 1939 – November 27, 2008) was an American-born spiritual teacher, writer and artist. He was the founder of a new religious movement known as Adidam.

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Known for
Founder of Adidam
Alma mater
Columbia University Stanford University
Born
Franklin Albert Jones (1939-11-03)November 3, 1939 New York, New York, U.S.
Children
Four, including Shawnee Free Jones
Died
November 27, 2008(2008-11-27) (aged 69) Naitauba, Lau Islands, Fiji
Occupations
Spiritual teacher, writer, and artist

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related to Spiritual exploration (1964–1970) · 40
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related to Becoming a spiritual teacher (1970–1973) · 29
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related to Youth and formal education (1939–1964) · 24
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related to "Divine Emergence" and final years (1983–2008) · 23
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related to Art · 18
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related to "Self-contraction" · 17
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related to Adidam · 17
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related to Endorsements · 17
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related to "Crazy Wisdom" (1973–1983) · 15
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related to Books · 13
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Adi DaAlma materColumbia University Stanford University1.00infobox
Adi DaBornFranklin Albert Jones (1939-11-03)November 3, 1939 New York, New York, U.S.1.00infobox
Adi DaChildrenFour, including Shawnee Free Jones1.00infobox
Adi DaDiedNovember 27, 2008(2008-11-27) (aged 69) Naitauba, Lau Islands, Fiji1.00infobox
Adi DaKnown forFounder of Adidam1.00infobox
Adi DaOccupationsSpiritual teacher, writer, and artist1.00infobox
Adi DaOther namesBubba Free John, Da Free John, Da Love-Ananda, Da Avabhasa, Adi Da Love-Ananda Samraj1.00infobox
Adi Dais aforce to be reckoned with0.90text
The Aletheoninstance ofspiritual works0.80text
The Dawn Horse Testamentinstance ofspiritual works0.80text
and social philosophy such as Not-Two Is Peace.Adi Da's teaching is closely related to the Indian tradition of nondualisminstance ofspiritual works0.80text
Gautama Buddhainstance ofincluding other religious figures0.80text

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