Philip Toelkes
Philip Toelkes | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Mayor of Rajneeshpuram | |
| In office 1985–1986 | |
| Leader | Rajneesh |
| Preceded by | David Berry Knapp |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philip John Toelkes Tigard, Oregon, U.S. |
| Education | University of San Francisco (BA, JD) |
| Website | nirentoelkes |
Philip John Toelkes, also known as Swami Prem Niren and Philip Niren Toelkes, is an American lawyer and follower of Rajneesh who served as the second mayor of Rajneeshpuram from 1985 until the commune's disbandment in 1986. He also served as the personal lawyer of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh.