Vaklush Tolev was born on January 7, 1923 in Bulgaria, in the village of Popovitsa, Plovdiv. From an early age, he displayed exceptional intelligence and alertness. At the age of 14, he delivered his first public speech in the local church on the topic "Is there a God?".

During his youth, he established himself as an active anti-communist and patriot. In high school, he headed a Christian-philosophical society, and later became a member of the legionary organization, which opposed the emerging communist ideology after World War I.

After September 9, 1944, at the age of 21, he was sent to the front against Germany as a tsar officer. fter the war, like hundreds of other officers of the Tsarist Army, he was declared an enemy of the people. Persecuted for political reasons, he was expelled from Sofia University, where he studied law. He faced the People's Court and was sentenced to life imprisonment.

For twelve years, Vaklush Tolev spent as a political prisoner in the dungeons of Bulgaria and the Belene concentration camp. There, for his steadfastness and firmness, he received the nickname "incorrigible". At the age of 28, during his stay in prison in Kardzhali, he experienced his spiritual awakening, which gave him a new understanding of life and spirituality.

After the amnesty in 1956, he was released from prison and dedicated himself to spreading his ideas and spiritual insights. Despite being subjected to constant repression by the communist regime, Vaklush Tolev managed to complete the full course in theology at the Theological Academy in Sofia in just 18 months.

His teaching career began in 1991, when he was invited to lecture on "History of Religions" at Plovdiv University and then at Sofia University. His lectures not only cover the traditional topics of the discipline, but also offer innovative interpretations and comparative analysis of the great religious teachings. The large-scale evolutionary view, the evaluative approach and the breadth of the horizon in Vaklush Tolev's lectures inspire not only students, but also many intellectuals, and give rise to his being perceived as a Spiritual Teacher. At the same time, he founded his school "Way of Wisdom", in which he expounds his ideas. He is actively involved in the cultural and spiritual life of the country.

hrough his lectures and books, such as the trilogy "History and Theory of World Religious Teachings", "Seven Rays of Evolution", his author's magazine "Nur", etc., he conveys his unique vision of human evolution and the place of man in the spiritual process of the world.