Robert Augustus Masters
Robert Augustus Masters was born in Victoria, British Columbia in 1947.
Initially pursuing biochemistry, he left his PhD program at 22 after a transformative dream.
He became a therapist and bodyworker by 1978, developing integral approaches combining physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.
After a 1994 near-death experience revealed he'd created a cult-like community, he disbanded it and transformed his work toward radical compassion and inclusivity.
He completed a psychology PhD at Saybrook in 1999 and has authored fourteen books.
His essay "Wrathful Compassion" won a 2000 Editor's Award.
