curriculum vitae
Rick Baker

Objective: To have a full integration of spiritual life, contemplation, study and creative process relative to my experience as shown below, for the benefit of bringing peace and healing to the world.

Education at Florida State University, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (1987) with a minor study of Mathematics. Entered a Masters program in Religion.

Left college for independent study at home. First intensive look at eastern philosophy. Read many of the world's spiritual literature, Bhagavad-Gita, Tao Te Ching, Upanishads, Paramahasa Yogananda, Zen Mind Beginner's Mind, Krishnamurti, Ram Dass (Richard Alpert), and others. Formation of the idea that I must seek a spiritual path in the form of meditation. A deep, strong desire for peace, wisdom and understanding. read more