Daaji Kamlesh D. Patel

Daaji, whose real name is Kamlesh D. Patel, founded the Heartfulness Institute, an international organization that teaches meditation and supports projects related to health and sustainability. A researcher and innovator, he has written several books on meditation, spirituality, and the development of consciousness. His best-known works include *The Heartfulness Way*, which became an international bestseller. Patel has a strong interest in the world’s spiritual traditions and in developments in science.