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'''Aaravindha Himadra''' (who is recognized as an '''Amartya Rishi'''<ref>[https://www.crunchbase.com/person/aaravindha-himadra Crunchbase profile]</ref>) is an American spiritual leader and author. He is the founder and leader of [[Sambodha]], an international spiritual organization headquartered in the United States.
Aaravindha is based in Washington State, and travels extensively across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. He regularly lectures internationally on various aspects of spirituality, including meditation and compassion.<ref name=soundstrue>[https://www.soundstrue.com/store/aaravindha-himadra.html Aaravindha Himadra]. ''Sounds True''.</ref>
==Background and early life==
Aaravindha Himadra was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. His parents are of German and Latvian descent.
His interests and expertise include philosophy, religion, psychology, spiritual metaphysics, and writing.<ref name=official>[https://aaravindha.com/aaravindha-himadra Official biography of Aaravindha Himadra]</ref>
==Bookstores==
Prior to founding [[Sambodha]], Aaravindha had owned two bookstores in the Pacific Northwest:
*A bookstore in the community where he grew up. Aaravindha founded the bookstore when he was 20 years old.<ref name=Ideamensch/>
*A larger bookstore in Seattle.
Both bookstores had herbal medicine, yoga and movement centers and schools where he taught philosophy and spirituality. Aaravindha's bookstores also supported musicians and artists, helping them to sell their work. By collaborating with local artists, the book stores and centers were able to integrate into the local communities.
While in Seattle, he also taught 1-year yoga teacher certification courses.<ref name=Ideamensch>[https://ideamensch.com/aaravindha-himadra/ Aaravindha Himadra]. ''Ideamensch''.</ref>
==Sambodha==
Aaravindha left his bookstore business to embark on a year-long spiritual retreat to the Cascade Mountains. Later after returning from a second spiritual journey in the Himalayas, he founded the spiritual organization [[Sambodha]] and wrote about his experiences in his memoir and spiritual guidebook ''[[Immortal Self]]''.<ref name=official/>
Sambodha is currently headquartered in Eastsound, Washington. It does not brand itself as a religious organization, but rather offers general spiritual courses, seminars, and guidance.<ref name=Ideamensch/>
==Books==
===''Immortal Self''===
Aaravindha Himadra's best-known book is ''[[Immortal Self]]''. The book is published by Sounds True.<ref name=soundstrue/>
''Immortal Self'' recounts Aaravindha's 2006 journey to visit the Amartya Masters, a reclusive spiritual community in the Himalayas. The book discusses the Amartya Tradition in detail.<ref>[https://www.positivelife.ie/tag/aaravindha-himadra/ Aaravindha Himadra]. ''Positive Life Magazine''.</ref>
Translations of ''[[Immortal Self]]'' include:
*''Das Tal der unsterblichen Meister'' (German)<ref>[https://www.amazon.de/Das-unsterblichen-Meister-Aaravindha-Himadra/dp/3442341841/ ''Das Tal der unsterblichen Meister''] on Amazon.de</ref>
*''De vallei van de onsterfelijke meesters'' (Dutch)<ref>[https://www.bol.com/nl/f/de-vallei-van-de-onsterfelijke-meesters/9200000102508375/ ''De vallei van de onsterfelijke meesters''] on ''bol.com''.</ref>
==Lectures and seminars==
Aaravindha regularly lectures internationally, especially in North America and Europe. He also hosts scheduled multi-day seminars in various countries, especially in Germany and neighboring countries.<ref>[https://aaravindha-seminars.com/en/ Aaravindha Seminars]</ref> Some of the seminars run from 10-12 days.<ref name=Ideamensch/>
==Articles==
Aaravindha Himadra has written articles for ''Medium''<ref>Himadra, Aaravindha. [https://medium.com/@aaravindhahimadra/the-three-acts-that-establish-true-now-presence-8d4fa5263e85 The Three Acts that establish True Now-Presence]. Jul 27, 2019. ''Medium''.</ref> and other websites.<ref>[https://aaravindha.com/articles/ Articles by Aaravindha Himadra].</ref>
==Podcasts==
Aaravindha hosts the podcast ''Wisdom Path Podcasts with Aaravindha Himadra''.<ref>[https://aaravindha.com/podcast/ ''Wisdom Path Podcasts with Aaravindha Himadra''].</ref>
==See also==
*[[Sambodha]]
*''[[Immortal Self]]''
==References==
<references/>
*Perkins, Krystal. [https://www.praguepost.com/opinion/aaravindha-himadra-free-thinking-in-healthy-society Aaravindha Himadra Details Methods for Promoting Free Thinking in Healthy Society]. February 12, 2019. ''Prague Post''.
*[https://surahparampara.com/aaravindha/ Aaravindha Himadra]. ''surahparampara.com''.
*[https://www.positivelife.ie/tag/aaravindha-himadra/ Aaravindha Himadra] on PositiveLife.ie
==External links==
*[https://aaravindha.com/aaravindha-himadra Official biography of Aaravindha Himadra]
*[https://surahparampara.com/ Sambodha official website]
*[https://aaravindha-seminars.com/en/ Aaravindha Seminars]
*[https://aaravindha.com/articles/ Articles]
;Online profiles
*[https://www.crunchbase.com/person/aaravindha-himadra Crunchbase profile]
*[https://medium.com/@aaravindhahimadra Medium profile]
*[https://ideamensch.com/aaravindha-himadra/ Ideamensch profile]
;Books
*[https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/22936368-immortal-self ''Immortal Self''] on GoodReads
*[https://www.amazon.com/Aaravindha-Himadra/e/ ''Immortal Self''] on Amazon
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Spiritual leaders]]
| name = Aaravindha Himadra
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| birth_name =
| birth_date =
| birth_place = United States
| death_date =
| death_place =
| nationality = American
| other_names =
| occupation = Spiritual leader
| years_active =
| known_for = [[Sambodha]]
| notable_works = ''[[Immortal Self]]''
}}
'''Aaravindha Himadra''' (who is recognized as an '''Amartya Rishi'''<ref>[https://www.crunchbase.com/person/aaravindha-himadra Crunchbase profile]</ref>) is an American spiritual leader and author. He is the founder and leader of [[Sambodha]], an international spiritual organization headquartered in the United States.
Aaravindha is based in Washington State, and travels extensively across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. He regularly lectures internationally on various aspects of spirituality, including meditation and compassion.<ref name=soundstrue>[https://www.soundstrue.com/store/aaravindha-himadra.html Aaravindha Himadra]. ''Sounds True''.</ref>
==Background and early life==
Aaravindha Himadra was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. His parents are of German and Latvian descent.
His interests and expertise include philosophy, religion, psychology, spiritual metaphysics, and writing.<ref name=official>[https://aaravindha.com/aaravindha-himadra Official biography of Aaravindha Himadra]</ref>
==Bookstores==
Prior to founding [[Sambodha]], Aaravindha had owned two bookstores in the Pacific Northwest:
*A bookstore in the community where he grew up. Aaravindha founded the bookstore when he was 20 years old.<ref name=Ideamensch/>
*A larger bookstore in Seattle.
Both bookstores had herbal medicine, yoga and movement centers and schools where he taught philosophy and spirituality. Aaravindha's bookstores also supported musicians and artists, helping them to sell their work. By collaborating with local artists, the book stores and centers were able to integrate into the local communities.
While in Seattle, he also taught 1-year yoga teacher certification courses.<ref name=Ideamensch>[https://ideamensch.com/aaravindha-himadra/ Aaravindha Himadra]. ''Ideamensch''.</ref>
==Sambodha==
Aaravindha left his bookstore business to embark on a year-long spiritual retreat to the Cascade Mountains. Later after returning from a second spiritual journey in the Himalayas, he founded the spiritual organization [[Sambodha]] and wrote about his experiences in his memoir and spiritual guidebook ''[[Immortal Self]]''.<ref name=official/>
Sambodha is currently headquartered in Eastsound, Washington. It does not brand itself as a religious organization, but rather offers general spiritual courses, seminars, and guidance.<ref name=Ideamensch/>
==Books==
===''Immortal Self''===
Aaravindha Himadra's best-known book is ''[[Immortal Self]]''. The book is published by Sounds True.<ref name=soundstrue/>
''Immortal Self'' recounts Aaravindha's 2006 journey to visit the Amartya Masters, a reclusive spiritual community in the Himalayas. The book discusses the Amartya Tradition in detail.<ref>[https://www.positivelife.ie/tag/aaravindha-himadra/ Aaravindha Himadra]. ''Positive Life Magazine''.</ref>
Translations of ''[[Immortal Self]]'' include:
*''Das Tal der unsterblichen Meister'' (German)<ref>[https://www.amazon.de/Das-unsterblichen-Meister-Aaravindha-Himadra/dp/3442341841/ ''Das Tal der unsterblichen Meister''] on Amazon.de</ref>
*''De vallei van de onsterfelijke meesters'' (Dutch)<ref>[https://www.bol.com/nl/f/de-vallei-van-de-onsterfelijke-meesters/9200000102508375/ ''De vallei van de onsterfelijke meesters''] on ''bol.com''.</ref>
==Lectures and seminars==
Aaravindha regularly lectures internationally, especially in North America and Europe. He also hosts scheduled multi-day seminars in various countries, especially in Germany and neighboring countries.<ref>[https://aaravindha-seminars.com/en/ Aaravindha Seminars]</ref> Some of the seminars run from 10-12 days.<ref name=Ideamensch/>
==Articles==
Aaravindha Himadra has written articles for ''Medium''<ref>Himadra, Aaravindha. [https://medium.com/@aaravindhahimadra/the-three-acts-that-establish-true-now-presence-8d4fa5263e85 The Three Acts that establish True Now-Presence]. Jul 27, 2019. ''Medium''.</ref> and other websites.<ref>[https://aaravindha.com/articles/ Articles by Aaravindha Himadra].</ref>
==Podcasts==
Aaravindha hosts the podcast ''Wisdom Path Podcasts with Aaravindha Himadra''.<ref>[https://aaravindha.com/podcast/ ''Wisdom Path Podcasts with Aaravindha Himadra''].</ref>
==See also==
*[[Sambodha]]
*''[[Immortal Self]]''
==References==
<references/>
*Perkins, Krystal. [https://www.praguepost.com/opinion/aaravindha-himadra-free-thinking-in-healthy-society Aaravindha Himadra Details Methods for Promoting Free Thinking in Healthy Society]. February 12, 2019. ''Prague Post''.
*[https://surahparampara.com/aaravindha/ Aaravindha Himadra]. ''surahparampara.com''.
*[https://www.positivelife.ie/tag/aaravindha-himadra/ Aaravindha Himadra] on PositiveLife.ie
==External links==
*[https://aaravindha.com/aaravindha-himadra Official biography of Aaravindha Himadra]
*[https://surahparampara.com/ Sambodha official website]
*[https://aaravindha-seminars.com/en/ Aaravindha Seminars]
*[https://aaravindha.com/articles/ Articles]
;Online profiles
*[https://www.crunchbase.com/person/aaravindha-himadra Crunchbase profile]
*[https://medium.com/@aaravindhahimadra Medium profile]
*[https://ideamensch.com/aaravindha-himadra/ Ideamensch profile]
;Books
*[https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/22936368-immortal-self ''Immortal Self''] on GoodReads
*[https://www.amazon.com/Aaravindha-Himadra/e/ ''Immortal Self''] on Amazon
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Spiritual leaders]]