Concentration and Meditation Author:Swami Paramananda Swami Paramananda, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda, was one of the first and most prominent Eastern spiritual teachers to come to America. He taught in his country from 1906 until his passing in 1940, toured throughout the United States, and founded two centers which are still thriving, the oldest non-Christian spiritual communities in America. ... more »Lecturer, author, poet, and mystic, Swami Paramananda was a gentle and loving spiritual guide whose practical wisdom continues to inspire countless seekers.« less