Dayanand is no ordinary monk. Though his white linen tunic and chest length beard tell that he is indeed a holy man, he can also be found racing dirtbikes and white water rafting with friends. Growing up in Israel, from an early age Dayanand knew he was different. The suffering and injustices of the world angered him. When he experienced the loss of his brother due to suicide, his bitterness grew. As a young man, Dayanand turned to drugs to numb the pain. Through the trials of early adulthood, he continued to feel a mystical sense of longing for deeper truth than what was offered through societal systems and culture. Ultimately, the desire to own a fantastic pair of shoes landed him on his path to spiritual awakening.
Before he could purchase this special pair of shoes, the Tai Chi master selling them required that Dayanand study the ancient art with him. So he began his journey learning about the nature of energy and how it moves through the body. This consistent practice led to Dayanand’s life-altering enlightenment experience where he was made aware of the interconnectivity of all living things and the reason for human suffering. He came to understand the value of authenticity and inner knowing and wanted to help others experience the same. Since then, he has devoted his life to teaching and guiding people in discovering their true identity. By breaking out of limiting beliefs systems, it is possible to shift perception towards greater freedom, compassion, and vulnerability.
Main Topics
- Dayanand’s path as brahmachari and the founding of his school where he teaches leadership, meditation, spiritual transformation, and energy work (04:35)
- Dayanand’s mission to guide people in their awakening (07:15)
- The tension between growth and the safety of what is familiar (12:50)
- Dayanand lost his brother to suicide (19:35)
- Drug use for spiritual awakening vs. numbing pain and the danger of addiction (23:40)
- How a pair of shoes launched Dayanand’s spiritual journey (29:35)
- Transformational experience paired with consistent practice leads to enlightenment (42:25)
- Human existence beyond the ways we identify ourselves (54:30)
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