Jeremy J Bowler: Writing about consciousness, meditation, and the deeper meaning of life
Jeremy J BowlerIf you've come to this About me page, you may be looking not only for information about Jeremy J Bowler, but for a sense of the perspective behind The Sage and the Lotus.
Jeremy writes:
I created this site to share what I have learned through more than 50 years of study, practice, and teaching in the field of consciousness, meditation, and the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
The modern world tends to emphasise the importance of the material aspect of existence and in that modern context it is easy to become confused about the real spiritual nature of life. If you like to think a bit more deeply and are looking for a more holistic way of understanding the world, I am writing for you.
Many people sense that human life has a deeper dimension, but find it difficult to locate clear and serious writing on that subject.
My aim is to summarise what is collectively known about an issue and then add-in what I think are the missing spiritual aspects, especially those from the Vedic perspective as expounded by Maharishi.
I also aim to highlight, as Maharishi always did, some of the practical applications of this holistic understanding.
Who this site is for
This site is for readers interested in exploring the meaning of life from a spiritual perspective, especially those drawn to questions of consciousness, meditation, inner development, and the wisdom of the Vedic tradition.
Some visitors will already know something of Maharishi's work. Others may be encountering these ideas for the first time.
Wherever you are starting from and whatever you already know, welcome to The Sage and the Lotus project! I hope you'll find these articles and books of help in making the Vedic approach more accessible and relevant.
Why Jeremy created The Sage and the Lotus
For much of his adult life, Jeremy J Bowler has been deeply engaged with the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
About The Sage and the Lotus, he says:
Over the years, I came to feel that Maharishi's teachings can often be misunderstood or over-simplified. Consequently, their real value is not as widely appreciated as the teachings deserve.
As modern culture becomes increasingly shaped by material assumptions, the need for a fuller understanding of consciousness and human potential seems to me to be more urgent, not less.
Now, in retirement, I have the time to write more fully and to bring together ideas, experiences, and insights gathered over many decades.
The Sage and the Lotus grew out of that wish: to play a small part in bridging the gap between contemporary ways of thinking and the richer vision of life preserved in the Vedic tradition and revived for modern times by Maharishi.
How Jeremy aims to help
Through this site, I share articles that interpret and explain Maharishi's teachings in relation to everyday life. My goal is not merely to repeat familiar spiritual language, but to clarify ideas that are often presented either too vaguely or too abstractly.
I also write books for readers who want to explore these themes in greater depth. My first book, The Sage and the Lotus: Mind, Body and the Five Worlds, was published in 2019, with further books in the series planned.
If my writing does anything well, I hope it helps readers think more deeply, see more clearly, and perhaps feel encouraged to explore Maharishi's own words more closely.
Jeremy J Bowler - a little of my background
I learned Transcendental Meditation in 1969 while studying Physics in London. In the years that followed, I had the great good fortune to meet Maharishi Mahesh Yogi personally and to attend residential courses with him, including teacher training in 1973. Those early experiences were life-changing and gave a lasting direction to my life.
I have now taught Transcendental Meditation for over 40 years.
Alongside that, I studied physics at Imperial College London and the University of York, trained as a school science teacher, and spent much of my professional life in secondary education and educational administration.
My work has also included a decade of full-time service in Maharishi-related organisations, including leadership roles in Transcendental Meditation centres and later educational work connected with Maharishi School in Skelmersdale.
In 1998, I was awarded the degree of Doctor of the Science of Creative Intelligence by Maharishi European Research University (Netherlands) for research in consciousness.
I live in Lancashire with my wife, Janet. Family life, reading, writing, music, meditation, and the development of consciousness remain at the centre of my interests.
Where to go next
If this perspective makes sense to you, I hope you will want to read the articles on this site.
At some stage you might like to also explore my book, The Sage and the Lotus: Mind, Body and the Five Worlds. The book discusses the Mind-Body problem in greater depth and provides in-depth insights into Maharishi's exposition of Vedic teachings.