What is Adi Da's full name?

Franklin Albert Jones

Adi Da nickname(s):

Franklin Albert Jones, Adi Da Love-Ananda Samraj, Adi Da, Adidam, Bubba Free John, Da Free John, Da Love-Ananda, Da Kalki, Da Avadhoota

Adi Da date of birth:

November 3, 1939

How old was Adi Da when died?

69

Where was Adi Da born?

New York, New York, United States

When did Adi Da die?

November 27, 2008

Where did Adi Da die?

Naitauba, Lau Islands, Fiji

What is Adi Da nationality?

American

What is Adi Da's occupation?

Spiritual teacher, writer, artist

Short Biography

Adi Da Samraj, born Franklin Albert Jones (November 3, 1939 – November 27, 2008), was an American spiritual teacher, writer and artist. He was the founder of a new religious movement known as Adidam. He changed his name numerous times throughout his life; these names included Bubba Free John, Da Free John, Da Love-Ananda, Da Kalki, Da Avadhoota and Da Avabhasa, among others. From 1991 until his death, he was known as Adi Da Love-Ananda Samraj or Adi Da.