PETER NORDEEN is a Meher Baba historian, having studied his Beloved’s life and teachings for over 50 years. Peter first heard of Meher Baba while serving mass as an altar boy in the Catholic church. By the time he was 19 he felt the calling to go to Meherabad to learn more about Baba. That first visit made such an impact on Peter that he moved there a few years later, becoming a resident of Meherabad when many of Baba’s disciples were still alive. From them he had the priceless opportunity to glean many stories of life with the Master. 

In 2003 Peter wrote and produced the biographical documentary, GOD IN HUMAN FORM: The Life and Work of Avatar Meher Baba. He later produced the music video, “YOU ALONE EXIST” which will be screened as part of our Meherabode Amartithi program. 

Peter has written several histories of Meherabad used for walking tours as well as for the Trust website. His very informative talks on Meher Baba are available on Youtube. Peter and wife, renowned musician Debbie Nordeen, like to spend 3-4 months every year at Meherabad, where Peter works on projects in AMB Trust Archives and also AMB Trust Publications, as well as helping with historical building and grounds preservation while Debbie both performs and leads others in various choirs. 

Peter lives in Asheville, N.C. where his skills as a builder are put to great use as renovation supervisor for the Meher Archive Collective.