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Spiritual Warrior:Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Bhakti Tirtha Swami (John E. Favors '72)
John E. Favors ‘72 was an early Black student leader and co-founder of the Third World Center (which was later renamed the Carl A. Fields Center). He went on to become one of the world’s first African American Hindu gurus, ordained as His Holiness Bhakti Tirtha Swami. An acclaimed spiritual teacher, author, and community organizer, he passed away from cancer in 2005.
Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of this remarkable alum with a dinner and panel discussion, featuring his classmates, friends, and students. All are welcome, but spaces are limited. Registration is required at btswami.princeton.edu.
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