Paul Twitchell

Paul Twitchell (born John Paul Twitchell) (October 22, 1908(?) - September 17, 1971) was an American spiritual writer, author and founder of the group known as Eckankar. He is accepted by the members of that group as the Mahanta, or Living ECK Master of his time. He directed the development of the group through to the time of his death. His spiritual name is believed by ECKists (students of Eckankar) to be Peddar Zaskq.