Kamleś Patel ‘Dājī’

Kamleś Patel ‘Dājī’ is the Guide of Heartfulness meditation, leading the global Heartfulness movement and the Kanha Shanti Vanam ashram near Hyderabad.

Life/History

Born in 1956, he was chosen by his predecessor to guide the Heartfulness meditation tradition. He has established Kanha Shanti Vanam as a major meditation center.

Teachings/Contributions

He teaches Heartfulness meditation, emphasizing simplicity and the transformative power of meditation on the heart. He has trained thousands of meditation trainers worldwide.

Legacy

Heartfulness meditation has grown into a global movement under his guidance, with centers in over 130 countries. Kanha Shanti Vanam is one of the world’s largest meditation centers.

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