Gordon Burnham is the author of four books—two books of nature and spiritual poetry, The Mystical Dance and Whispers of Light, a book on meditation, Meditation Tips 'n Techniques and this book, Inspirations and Meditations. He is also a singer-songwriter and instrumentalist on six CDs of universal spiritual songs, Sanskrit kirtans and chants, new age instrumentals and acoustic guitar instrumentals. His music and books are available and can be sampled at www.gburnham.com.
Born in Traverse City, Michigan, Gordon later moved with his family to Grand Rapids where he grew up in a rural setting of rivers, lakes, hills and woods. His natural love of nature, art and music was to be his guide through the years to come.
He attended Western Michigan University, majoring in psychology and minoring in music, and after college moved to Boston to begin a career in music.
Gordon taught Music Therapy ("Healing and Spiritual Awakening Through Music") at Northeastern University in Boston. The study of yoga, meditation and the pursuit of his spiritual path were woven into the fabric of his life and guided its direction.
Gordon's life passions are music, writing, art, meditation, yoga, photography, nature, the ocean and the mountains. He has been a student of meditation and Vedanta philosophy since meeting his teacher and guru, Srimata Gayatri Devi in 1974. Gordon plays a central role in weekly music performances and is the director of major musical events at Ananda Ashrama, La Crescenta, CA. and Vedanta Centre, Cohasset, MA. He is also a regular speaker at Ananda Ashrama.
Gordon Burnham is a fellow-traveler on this path of life which has lead him to his current home with his wife Rita in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. In an atmosphere surrounded by nature, on the edge of the wilderness, his life is focused on the spiritual quest—and enjoying the journey!
