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R. E. L. Masters
Robert E. L. Masters (1927-2008), known as “Papa Bob”, was an American author of more than 30 books and 100 papers and articles describing his researches into the varieties of human behavior and po...view moreRobert E. L. Masters (1927-2008), known as “Papa Bob”, was an American author of more than 30 books and 100 papers and articles describing his researches into the varieties of human behavior and potentials. He also published poetry, fiction, essays, literary and art criticism, book reviews, anthology contributions, and forewords and introductions to books by authors in many different disciplines. His books in the field of sexology and natural history became classics in their field. His works have been translated into many languages, and he has taught and done research in Europe, Africa and Asia as well as the Americas.
Born on January 4, 1927, Dr. Masters is recognized as a leading pioneer in consciousness research and the human potentials field. In addition to on-going work in psychophysical re-education, altered states of consciousness and other areas long worked with in the context of human potentials (research, educational and other applications), Dr. Masters initiated experimental approaches to esoteric psychologies and spiritual disciplines and was particularly knowledgeable about Ancient Egyptian psychospiritual practices.
With his wife of 43 years, Jean Houston, Dr. Masters co-founded and directed The Foundation for Mind Research. The couples’ shared passion for charting, understanding, developing and teaching of human and extended human capacities, fueled their life long adventure towards improving the quality of life for peoples of all ages, cultures and geographic locations. Together, they were among the principal founders of the human potential movement.
Dr. Masters passed away in Ashland, Jackson County, Oregon on July 27, 2008, aged 81.view less