In Memory of Charlie and Helen

Guestbook for Friends of Charlie and Helen

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First Name: larry

Comment: Charlie, your friendship and guidance are more real than ever before, even after 30 years. Thank you.

First Name: William Cui

Comment: Charlie & Helen Thank You both sooo much! For being a guiding light for all of us in this life time.I miss the Friday nights lectures... Wish I was developed enough now to keep hearing you,But soon I know I will,I never will forget you most important mess[edit: message was automatically truncated]

First Name: Peter Rousseau

Comment: Charlie, We were born under the same ray and I saw myself fully developed in you. Your mind was and is my mind. I love you forever! Helen, I await being reunited. I have much to share with you that will bring joy to your soul. I love you like my own life

First Name: Cullen - Asheville, NC

Comment: Oct 21,2009.Youve been gone for almost 8 years Charlie,and I still miss you.Thank you for the Friday night lectures. J-aye Guru Deva.

First Name: GL

Comment: We have missed you a great deal. You are were a lion and a kind soul.

First Name: Santosh Gomani

Comment: I want to read some points in the book of Charles F. Lutes

First Name: love

Comment: great love

First Name: Tom

Comment: I told Him I thought TM was giving me migraines..... He told me to quit. I didnt, but I loved his practicality. Jai Guru Dev Jai Guru Dev

First Name: Lawrence Beshore

Comment: I was at the Humbolt course and heard charlie speak. It was very obvious to me that he spoke from the heart and was all about love.

First Name: LOUIS

Comment: Jai Guru Dev Charlie you are part of me. I remember the time at MIU, the nervousness we felt in meeting with those trustees who had such long histories with Maharishi. I still here your word to me. I will always cherish them Jai Jai Guru Dev Jai Jai Guru

First Name: Socorro

Comment: What a beautiful way to get connected with you again,Charley,thru the internet,even when youve passed on. I used to attend your lectures in L.A. You gave & shared so much of yourself. I never met your wife,Helen,but from the stories I read shes beautiful!

First Name: Bart

Comment: Thanks Charlie. You are a great inspiration to me and countless others. Jai Guru Dev

First Name: Sudarsha

Comment: Charlie was SRM; if only things had not gone in other directions. Thank you Charlie for your efforts, you made a difference.

First Name: Robert

Comment: Charley tought me That the greatness of any man is determined by one thing and that is the transendental quality of his love.Thank you charley

First Name: Randall

Comment: In 1974 I was Charlies secretary at SRM..it was a great joy..honor..and privelage to serve them...our love for them increases with age..Thank you Lord for Helen and Charlie...JGD

First Name: Sebastian

Comment: It was from Diane Rousseau i came to hear about Charlie and Helen Lutes, I then read further on them in Paul Mason biography of the Maharishi, they will come to emerge in West as the unfolding of TM Stage II effecting planetary spiritual regeneration thro [NOTE: message was too long and got truncated]

First Name: Sam

Comment: The lutes help many people and had told love for man kind

First Name: Peter

Comment: Liked your site very much. OM Guru OM Thank you

First Name: Linda

Comment: I still love and miss Charlie

First Name: Tom Beatty

Comment: Ill miss you Charlie, although I know youre still with us. You had such a big influence in my life-always kept me on the path. I remember all those great lectures in Manhattan in the 70s and 80s accompanied by the gang - Valerie (I married her!), John Lup [Note: Msg truncated due to geocities size limitation]

First Name: stephen b spund

Comment: I served with Frank Ventimiglia, Jack Furst with NYS lectures and residence courses. Mary Bennis, Kevin Traynor, John Lupo, Michael Fischman. C.Lutes keeps us grounded.

First Name: David C. Conner

Comment: Thank you Charlie for sharing with the world the love and wisdom you held so strong in your heart, …and a special thank you to you, Helen, for all your magnificent supportive roles you’ve played throughout your shared lives together. God needs more cheerleaders like you

First Name: Brenda

Comment: Thank you Charlie for being such a wonderful mentor for my husband. You are always in his heart (and in mine). Blessings and love to all.

First Name: ED DONAVAN

Comment: THANK YOU

First Name: Dennis

Comment: I enjoyed attending Charlies lectures in Santa Monica. He was an inspiration and made me appreciate this gift of TM. God Bless you Charlie..

First Name: Gail

Comment: I miss everyone. I feel enormously blessed to have been in the Presence of such Power. Charlie and Helen are always with me.

First Name: keith

Comment: charlie, what if i achieve enlightenment through desire and practice, but upon arrival at the station, realized i may have taken the wrong train? he said i have a map to help you on your travels.

First Name: brian

Comment: charlie travelled to alaska in the late 70s. of kundalini he said, someone came along to start the fire, but there was no one there to put the fire out.

First Name: dean

Comment: nice to see the family still together, thank you charlie, didnt realize how special our time was, wont forget. JGD

First Name: Jim

Comment: The world has known its share of conquerers through force of arms. But you conquered us with your Love. We will meet again on the golden shore. Jai Guru Dev

First Name: spiritdreamer

Comment: I check back often because I miss him.

First Name: Cullen

Comment: I attended a Satsang in Scottsdale tonight. You started it for me Charlie. Thank you. From TM to Ramana Maharshi, This Being continues to reveal Itself.

First Name: Randy

Comment: Thank-you Charlie. You showed me the value of being of service to others.

First Name: mmmmmmmmmmmm

Comment: wonderful man, wonderful website. Great things to come! ~All Glory to Guru Dev~

First Name: Robert

Comment: Charlie and Helen -you are always in my heart. Thanks for your blessings! I cherish the memories of serving you all those years...

First Name: George

Comment: We are lucky and wealthy beyond measure - to have had Charlie as guide and example. He had perfect timing and balance of patience, common sense, deep insight and humor.

First Name: Debbe

Comment: I guess Charlie still touches peoples lives never before met. Thank you for the message... found today Jan 1st 2005

First Name: Bob Akin

Comment: Charlie kept me on the path from the first time I heard him in 1976 until the present time. I am always quoting him!

First Name: Tom

Comment: Maharishi set us on the path. Charlie kept us there.

First Name: a friend

Comment: ...then Charlie said, "Why don't you tell them that if they meditate for God they will evolve faster?" "Oh Charlie, we not have to tell them everything!", laughed the Maharishi.

First Name: Gary Brothes

Comment: Since our first group meditation and you looked be last before we closed our eyes, I felt your presence pull me down deeper and not let go until all heaven decended upon me. My Guiding light

First Name: John

Comment: Charlie was a natural and just honest to goodness down to earth. Something we could use more of in the TM movement. He used to say Maharishi came to gather the lights. Charlie was the beacon.

First Name: Baba Yshua Yisrael

Comment: Thank you for inspiring me to vist this site Charile 8/13/04,Peace and Blessing forever. It was so necessary for you and Healen to come to Earth when you did. Your role in the evolution of humanity is recorded in the Akashic records.

First Name: Randy

Comment: Charlie said, on several occasions: Channeling. Many small truths. One great lie.

First Name: Halsy-Taylor

Comment: Gail spoke of Charlie with such deep quietness. I myself never met his earthly form, but through her walk, I feel that I recognize his heart and influence.

First Name: Linda Territo

Comment: I had the great fortune to hear Charlie lecture in Dallas in the early 80s at a time I desperately needed it. I ran to grab the books he recommended! He is never far from my thoughts. Thank you for this site!!!

First Name: mike hutchinson

Comment: Charlie was inspired and an inspiration, totally down-to-earth while revealing the most far-out but REAL spiritual essence, the significance and relevance of meditation the highest form of prayer Love and thanks forever to Charlie Lutes, one of the supers

First Name: Kevin Trainor

Comment: I wish I had a nickle every time I said, Charlie said. Youre the Best.

First Name: George Robinson

Comment: Charlie and Helen were the living, breathing examples not only of what was possible for each of us, but the promise of what awaits us all. Inspiring by Love, their lives said to us, Come this way, everything will be fine. You are not alone.

First Name: Russ

Comment: I appreciate all that Charlie taught us all about interpreting this unfolding transition to the New Age. It makes the ride more enjoyable. His knowledge is especially valuable here and now.

First Name: George Robinson

Comment: Charlie and Helen were the living, breathing examples not only of what was possible for each of us, but the promise of what awaits us all. Inspiring by Love, their lives said to us, Come this way, everything will be fine. You are not alone.

First Name: friend

Comment: the lutes save my life.

First Name: TOM REYNOLDS

Comment: I KNOW YOU ALWAYS WILL.CONGRATULATIONS BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY

First Name: MIKE

Comment: this above all.. always be charlie. to thine own self be true. CHARLIE

First Name: Frank Ventimiglia

Comment: It was my great pleasure and and honor to support Charlie, in the NYC area, by sponoring him to lecture. I especially enjoyed the many breakfastes, diners and car rides we shared together while spreading the word. KEEP THE FAITH!

First Name: Jim Connors

Comment: What an honor to be their friend. As Mayor, I never honored anyone more important than Charlie. He never made a false move. We were blessed to have them. I love them dearly.

First Name: Alan Rosenstein

Comment: How can I miss you, Charlie and Helen, when I see you both in the faces of all the dear friends-for-life Ive met in the past 30+ years Youre both still with us; pure and simple!

First Name: andy

Comment: You could always depend on Charlie to be there for you straightfoward and heartfelt. Something hard to come by in the TM movement.

First Name: Fred Dexter

Comment: My thanks to for this excellent memorial for Charlie and Helen. It refreshes my memories of Charlies lectures at the SRM Foundation Center in NYC in the 1970s, and other times. His spiritual influence on me has been a precious foundation for my life.

First Name: Joe

Comment: Charlie, You were the safety net for hundreds and thousands who would otherwise have abandoned TM. Thank you very much.

First Name: Russ

Comment: Thank you, whoever you are, for maintaining this wonderful web site. The pictures and audio clips are uplifting and fun. I visit this site regularly. Keep up the good work.

First Name: Keith

Comment: Thanks so much for this web site. I thought he was gone but now know that his light, the clearest of the clear, still burns bright.

First Name: CHARLIE

Comment: "You have taken on the human form to gain Divine Mind through knowlege and experience in the field of combined opposites."

First Name: Al

Comment: Thank you Charlie for being a guide when others in the Movement fell off the path!!!

First Name: CHARLIE

Comment: "In the final analysis, there is only the spiritual."

First Name: BillyG.

Comment: Without Charlie many meditators lost sight of that great destiny which is our birth right. Charlie saved many, with timely insights that brought home MMYs teachings.

First Name: George Brown

Comment: What a great soul. It is rare to find such an authentic, courageous and loving spiritual light as Charlie. We have all been blessed by his presence here.

First Name: Jack

Comment: Sorry, I don't Miss You since you're still Here. I learned more then most, I listened & read all the books you recommended Lucky me ({: )for knowing Charlie & Helen Again & Soon Again.....

First Name: Russ

Comment: I believe Charlie was fond of saying, "Be in this world---not of it." Good advice in these times...

First Name: Dave

Comment: Charlie was an inspiration in my life. His lectures and works have improved the lives of many friends. Jai Guru Dev

First Name: Jim

Comment: The world has known its share of conquerers through force of arms. But you conquered us with your Love. We will meet again on the whiteen shore. Jai Guru Dev

First Name: David

Comment: It never ceased to amaze me how natural Charlie was --- so much so, that it wasnt duplicated nor easy to remember how it felt upon leaving his lectures.

First Name: CHARLIE

Comment: "You are the lights in this world. Just keep the light burning."

First Name: CHARLIE

Comment: If I ever could be of futher service to Humanity, I would.

First Name: Robertt Young

Comment: If it was not for Charlie and the Friday night meetings at SRM in Santa Monica from 1968-1971 I am not sure where I would be today. Charlie thank you

First Name: Rick Archer

Comment: I was a bit too straight-laced to fully appreciate Charlie while he was alive, although I found him entertaining. Now I more fully appreciate the strength his independent spirit revealed. Its no cooindence so many found him inspiring.

First Name: Russ Smith

Comment: Charlie...Since our first conversations, over 33 years ago, you have by word and example remained among my greatest inspirations in life. I thank you dearly.

First Name: Ivan & Beverlee

Comment: We first met Charlie in 1967 when he and Helena Olsen came to Las Vegas, Nevada and initiated 90 people that week. We worked with him off and on as he traveled and taught TM. He was in our home a couple of times and was a real joy. They will truly be

First Name: Russ

Comment: Words alone can't even begin to touch the deep appreciation and gratitude felt for Charlie within my heart. On the Soul level he has touched us all and he continues to touch our hearts, as do all great Masters. In this sense Charlie never left the room…

First Name: Shirley

Comment: Charlie was one of the truly great teachers and storytellers. I miss him.

First Name: Richard

Comment: Since 1969 when we first met he has inspired me. Ive been able to overcome many obstacles not just from his lectues, but from the example of his life. Jai Guru Deva.

First Name: Steve Frazier

Comment: Thank you, Charlie, especially for your fun and powerful personality, unlike the programmed robots in the TMO!!

First Name: a friend

Comment: the lutes were always there for me

First Name: Diane M. Rousseau

Comment: Thankyou Charlie for letting me bring you up to Seattle and share you with so many who love you, Thankyou Helen for all your insight, you both are an ideal that is an example of Love and Truth for all.

First Name: Bill Murphy

Comment: Charlie had the unique ability to synthesize Eastern and Western teachings and he shared it with us all, we are blessed! JGD

First Name: John G.

Comment: Thank you for the wonderful memories ..........

First Name: LInda Baker

Comment: When I think of these lovely people, it brings to light familiar feelings of the love they so generously shared with all of us. I am so thankful !!

First Name: Steve Mehl

Comment: Enjoyed the Charlie show in Wash., D.C. and L.A. A man not afraid to tell it as he saw it.

First Name: Garrison Smith

Comment: Thank you for the consideration you have shown me Charlie. Your inspiration continues for so many.

First Name: Pat Baker

Comment: Thank you Charlie for always being Charlie.

First Name: Mary-Jo

Comment: I almost fell off the chair laughing a few times at Charlies lectures; esp. the one on the lower winds......Vata.

First Name: rosemary ferrara cochran

Comment: thank you charlie and helen for inspiring undying devotion to Truth in millions of us. thank you for continuing to Light our Paths.

First Name: Greg Hyland,

Comment: I will always miss Charlie and Helen, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have been able to spend precious time with them both. I will always remember taking Charlie through the Pentagon and Annapolis, MD. I appreciate Charlie allowing me to sponso

First Name: Dale

Comment: I am from Canada and attended one of Charlies Friday night SRM lectures in 1982. It was one of the highlights of my life

First Name: Cullen Anderson

Comment: Thank you so much for this site honoring Charlie & Helen. I first met Charlie in the mid 70's in Chapel Hill, NC for a weekend course. He impressed me so much that I moved to LA in 1980 and regularly attended his Friday night lectures at the old SRM build

First Name: Mike

Comment: Miss you. Your influence on me was infinite.OM

First Name: David Wilken

Comment: Thank you for your devotion to Maharishi's timeless knowledge. Jai Guru Dev

First Name: jonny

Comment: I always wanted to meet him now from beyond he has helped me to day.thank you

First Name: Vernon Barnes PhD

Comment: Thanks Charlie, for all that you did.

First Name: James Hea

Comment: Charlie signed my Science of Being and Art of Living back in 1974 with "Always be regular in your meditations." I have followed that advice. His influence is with us still. Much love, James

First Name: Russ

Comment: It never ceases to amaze me how often Charlie's words repeat themselves in my conversations. I will always attempt to emulate his example of bringing forth the Light. I will forever be grateful for his wisdom and advice. I've never felt a sense of loss at

First Name: Rich White

Comment: Charlie taught me to never seek any super powers and that the greatest power and only power I should ever have and express is the power of Love.

First Name: Mary

Comment: You inspired all of us and kept us in contact with the inner and the outer as well as the spirt. Thanks and keep sending us all your light.

First Name: Rick Hill

Comment: Charlie & Helen inspired as enlightened American knowers & exponents of wisdom and then some.

First Name: Don Sloan

Comment: Thanks, Charlie and Helen, for all you did to bring TM to so many of us. I treasure the memories of all the New Year's Eves spent with you.

First Name: A very grateful Friend

Comment: A few days after Charlie's passing, I had the great fortune to mention this news to His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Maharishi's response after a long silence was, "Charlie was one of the great pillars on which our movement was built." THANK YOU CHARLIE

First Name: Bob Ackerman

Comment: Thank you, Charlie, for your inspiring talks.

First Name: Douglas Prichard

Comment: We are all children playing in the Light of His Love. Charlie knows this so well. Thank you, Charlie for sharing yourSelf.

First Name: John Sorflaten

Comment: Charlie was a man for all seasons of the heart.

First Name: Arthur

Comment: the flame burns bright, fueled by love

First Name: paul simdars

Comment: what can anyone say, charlie gave direction to many of us seekers here in the west. An example from our midst.