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About Jake Davila
Jake Davila is a martial artist of 40 years, holding a 5th dan in a Japanese martial tradition. As part of his spiritual journey, he was given diksa initiation in the Vaishnava tradition by His Holiness Gaurangapada Swami, and has been a student of Shinto & Buddhism. He is a Perennialist of the Traditionalist School and holds a degree in Biblical Studies & Theology. His approach to spirituality is in line with that of the great mystics of the world's religious traditions, specifically John of the Cross, Isa Nur ad-Din, Rene Guenon, Julius Evola, Mokichi Okada, and others.
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