Dr Paul Oliver was formerly a lecturer at the University of Huddersfield, UK. He has published twenty books in the areas of religion, education and philosophy, seven of which have been translated into other languages.

• Part I The Rise of a Counter-culture1. Intellectual Roots of the 1960s Counter-culture2. Social and Political Movements of the Counter-culture3. Spirituality in the Counter-culturePart II Hinduism and the Counter-culture4. The Philosophy of Hinduism and its Attractions for the Counter-culture5. Transcendental Meditation and the Beatles6. Drugs, Enlightenment and Hinduism7. Ahimsa, Ghandi and the Peace Movement8. Sexual Liberation, Tantra and the Kama Sutra9. Ashrams, Communes and the Hippy Lifestyle10. Ayurvedic Medicine and Naturalistic Well-being11. Yoga, Mysticism and Spiritual ConsciousnessPart III: The Legacy in Contemporary Lifestyle12. Overland to India - A Modern Pilgrimage13. Meditation in a Secular Religion14. The Seeker and an Alternative to Consumer Society

Oliver’s engaging and thought-provoking survey explores the influence of Hindu spirituality on a generation of Western youth. In addition to providing welcome historical context, the book offers a number of important insights into the religious culture of those years. Anyone desiring a greater understanding of that period will find it a very satisfying read. It will appeal both to those who lived through those times and younger generations who’ve heard vaguely about them but want to know more.

Dr Paul Oliver was formerly a lecturer at the University of Huddersfield, UK. He has published twenty books in the areas of religion, education and philosophy, seven of which have been translated into other languages.

• Part I The Rise of a Counter-culture1. Intellectual Roots of the 1960s Counter-culture2. Social and Political Movements of the Counter-culture3. Spirituality in the Counter-culturePart II Hinduism and the Counter-culture4. The Philosophy of Hinduism and its Attractions for the Counter-culture5. Transcendental Meditation and the Beatles6. Drugs, Enlightenment and Hinduism7. Ahimsa, Ghandi and the Peace Movement8. Sexual Liberation, Tantra and the Kama Sutra9. Ashrams, Communes and the Hippy Lifestyle10. Ayurvedic Medicine and Naturalistic Well-being11. Yoga, Mysticism and Spiritual ConsciousnessPart III: The Legacy in Contemporary Lifestyle12. Overland to India - A Modern Pilgrimage13. Meditation in a Secular Religion14. The Seeker and an Alternative to Consumer Society

Oliver’s engaging and thought-provoking survey explores the influence of Hindu spirituality on a generation of Western youth. In addition to providing welcome historical context, the book offers a number of important insights into the religious culture of those years. Anyone desiring a greater understanding of that period will find it a very satisfying read. It will appeal both to those who lived through those times and younger generations who’ve heard vaguely about them but want to know more.

Dr Paul Oliver was formerly a lecturer at the University of Huddersfield, UK. He has published twenty books in the areas of religion, education and philosophy, seven of which have been translated into other languages.

• Part I The Rise of a Counter-culture1. Intellectual Roots of the 1960s Counter-culture2. Social and Political Movements of the Counter-culture3. Spirituality in the Counter-culturePart II Hinduism and the Counter-culture4. The Philosophy of Hinduism and its Attractions for the Counter-culture5. Transcendental Meditation and the Beatles6. Drugs, Enlightenment and Hinduism7. Ahimsa, Ghandi and the Peace Movement8. Sexual Liberation, Tantra and the Kama Sutra9. Ashrams, Communes and the Hippy Lifestyle10. Ayurvedic Medicine and Naturalistic Well-being11. Yoga, Mysticism and Spiritual ConsciousnessPart III: The Legacy in Contemporary Lifestyle12. Overland to India - A Modern Pilgrimage13. Meditation in a Secular Religion14. The Seeker and an Alternative to Consumer Society

Oliver’s engaging and thought-provoking survey explores the influence of Hindu spirituality on a generation of Western youth. In addition to providing welcome historical context, the book offers a number of important insights into the religious culture of those years. Anyone desiring a greater understanding of that period will find it a very satisfying read. It will appeal both to those who lived through those times and younger generations who’ve heard vaguely about them but want to know more.