Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living
Gain the Tools to Be Both Peaceful and Productive.
Vedanta Institute Perth (VIP) is a non-profit organisation, established to create awareness of Vedanta and improve mental health and wellbeing in Perth and around Australia.
Our Mission
To provide essential tools that enable calm, composed and productive lives.
What is Vedanta?
Vedanta is a complete system of knowledge that improves the entire personality — physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. Originating in the Himalayas thousands of years ago, Vedanta presents eternal principles that promote mental health and wellbeing. These principles can be applied in your home, in your office, and in society at large. With Vedanta you achieve the elusive combination of happiness and success.
Our Teacher in Perth
Meredith Forder is a Vedanta Practitioner, who has spent over 25 years studying and researching the ancient wisdom of Vedanta and how it benefits modern-day health and happiness. Meredith first came across Vedanta in 1992 when she read a book called the Vedanta Treatise and met the author A. Parthasarathy at a retreat in Perth, WA. Six weeks later she was at the Vedanta Academy in India, where she lived and studied for six years. Today Meredith heads the work of Vedanta Institute Perth, a non-profit organisation working to promote mental health and wellbeing in Perth and around Australia.
Over 25 years of study and research on Vedanta.
Spent 6 years living and studying Vedanta in India.
Rises at 4am every day for study and contemplation.
Fit and healthy at 56. Follows a Vegan diet with daily yoga and jogging.
Vedanta Yoga
Yoga is not just breathing exercises and postures. Yoga is a Sanskrit word that means to unite. The implication is that we have separated from our true Self. Vedanta, through the 3 Yogas plus meditation, unites us with our Self. The 3 Yogas are Karma, Bhakti and Gnana Yoga. Vedanta prescribes these 3 Yogas as essential pre-meditative practices that prepare your mind for meditation, so that you can meditate effortlessly.
Our Inspiration
A. Parthasarathy has written 12 books and addressed audiences around the world, including Nasa, Google and Microsoft. His academy in India, teaches students how to live a both peaceful and successful life.
Nothing can disturb you except yourself. You are the architect of your fortune. You are the architect of your misfortune. — A. Parthasarathy
International Teacher
Sunandaji is the daughter-disciple of A. Parthasarathy, the 93 year-old celebrated author and philosopher from India. Sunandaji has been lecturing worldwide for over thirty years. Her clear and powerful presentations have been acclaimed by prestigious universities and organisations around the world, including the Young Presidents’ Organisation.
Daughter-disciple of celebrated sage, Swami Parthasarathy.
Over 30 years of study and research on Vedanta.
Addressed leading organisations, including the Young Presidents’ Organisation.
Rises at 4am every day for study and contemplation.
Fit and healthy at 64. Follows a Vegan diet and daily yoga.
Peace and happiness are internal, not external. — Sunandaji
PRAISE
I’ve founded five businesses, taken one public, and read hundreds of books on management. What amazes me is Swamiji’s ability to cover all that and more in one seminar.
Time spent with Swamiji and Vedanta allows you to remove the veil through which you experience everyday life and become exposed to a world of positive living, action and peace.
I attribute my studies (of Vedanta) to improving the skills I need as a leader. My clarity of purpose, and calmness of mind, is sharper than it has ever been in my life.
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