Massimo Scaligero (1906-1980) was born Antonio Scabelloni in Veroli in the province of Frosinone, Lazio, central Italy. He was a contemporary Italian spiritual master who has drank deeply from both Western and Eastern traditions. By direct experience, he was equally at home with Western philosophy and psychology, Western esotericism (Rosicrucianism, Templarism, and Anthroposophy) and Eastern meditative practices (Zen and Tibetan Buddhism). He was the author of numerous books, including (in Italian, untranslated): "The Way of the Solar Will; Immortal Love; Yoga, Meditation, Magic; From Yoga to