Freedom from the Web of Karma (Paperback)

With profound insight derived from more than forty five years of disciplined inner practice and commitment, Acharya Premananda reveals how living in a state of inner freedom is a genuine possibility available to every human being who sincerely wishes for it. The book offers inspired wisdom, encouragement, inspiration, and instructions for anyone seriously seeking guidance in their own work toward inner liberation. Written in simple, straight-forward language, the teachings expressed in the book arise from Premananda’s own direct insight into the Self. He describes with remarkable clarity and simplicity the extraordinary practice which he received from his own spiritual teacher, Swami Rudrananda (Rudi). Premananda’s mastery through long term practice and teaching makes this book an invaluable resource for anyone drawn to the path of inner growth.

Acharya Premananda (born Per Oskar Johansen) has many years experience as a practitioner of meditation before becoming a spiritual mentor and meditation master. Today he serves many people in this capacity. For more than 45 years, he has practiced Rising Energy Meditation, a simple and effective approach based on what he learned from his root guru Swami Rudrananda (Rudi) in New York in the 1970's. Premananda now lives in Europe and holds regular retreats and programs in various locations. Premananda was a student of Swami Rudrananda in New York City from the fall of 1969 until Rudi's passing in 1973. He counts his lineage back to Bhagavan Nityananda who was Rudi's guru. After Rudi's passing, Premananda was for many years connected with and continued to practice and develop in an ashram established by Rudi in the US. He has also studied Kashmir Shaivism and other Indian traditions. In addition, he has for many years studied Tibetan Buddhist practices. Premananda has written books and articles about spiritual practice and growth, most notably "Open Your Eyes Within." He has a doctorate degree in education and was for five years professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA. While serving as a professor, he was also a meditation teacher and ran a local meditation center. Since 1983, he worked for many years as a consultant and trainer in industry, with a focus on improvement methods and team work. While doing this work, he regularly taught meditation and functioned as a spiritual mentor.