A life dedicated to service & self-realization
Swami Purnachaitanya was born and brought up in the Netherlands. After completing his university studies he moved to India to dedicate his life to service and deepen his understanding of the ancient Vedic tradition under the guidance of his spiritual Master, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. After a few years, his Master initiated him as a Swami - a Monk of the Vedic tradition. Over the years, owing to his Dutch origin and the unique life that he chose, people have also started referring to him as ‘The Dutch Monk’.
Swami Purnachaitanya is a bestselling author, public speaker and spiritual guide to many around the world. He is a sought-after teacher of yoga, meditation and mantras, who through the programs he has conducted has already reached out to over 500,000 people globally.
Discover ancient practices and widom
The ancient sciences of Yoga, Meditation, Mantras and Ayurveda have so much to offer to us for a more healthy, happy and fulfilling life. Learn more about the aspects of life that you have already experienced, and discover aspects of your life that you had never even thought existed!
Swami Purnachaitanya is a sought-after teacher of Mantras and Meditation, and has been traveling across the world to teach people more about these ancient sciences, in which he has been guided by his spiritual Master.