Spiritual teacher, author, and public speaker Radhanath Swami tells the story of his extraordinary life in the book The Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami. Radhanath Swami became a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) after traveling through India as a sadhu, encountering fascinating individuals and engaging with the holiest teachings. Radhanath Swami came back from his spiritual sojourn with a renewed commitment to spreading awareness and knowledge of a God-centered life. Telling the story of his development has been Radhanath Swami’s task in writing The Journey Home. Hailed by other swamis and spiritual leaders as honest, moving, and insightful, The Journey Home delineates Radhanath Swami’s encounters with leaders like Mother Teresa and the Dalai Lama as well as his success in overcoming physical, spiritual, and even financial challenges. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of spiritual texts, Radhanath Swami also passes on lessons for his readers, encouraging them to lead devoted and balanced lives of their own. Over the years, Radhanath Swami’s humanitarian efforts have encompassed emergency relief programs; eco-friendly schools, farms, and ashrams; and hospitals. Radhanath Swami was responsible for the institution of the Midday Meals program, which dispenses more than 600,000 vegetarian meals to children in poverty. Radhanath Swami provides spiritual inspiration to the team at Bhaktivedanta Hospital, encouraging the doctors and staff in their mission to care for medically deprived people affordably. Radhanath Swami’s spiritual headquarters are located at Radha Gopinath Temple in Chowpatty, India. Radhanath Swami frequently lectures throughout the United States and Europe.

Religious leader, Medical and Humanitarian Charities, Schools/Orphanages