Science of Spirituality
Science of Spirituality (SOS) is a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives and bringing about a more peaceful world through the practice of meditation. With over 3,500 worldwide centers, Science of Spirituality has touched the lives of millions in search of inner peace and happiness and a more meaningful, fulfilling life. In India, the organization is known as Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission (SKRM).
Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj is the spiritual head of Science of Spirituality which promotes programs focused on meditation and service to humanity so that people from all nationalities and backgrounds can experience a connection to the Divine and develop compassion for all life.
Trained as a scientist and having mastered the spiritual journey, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj takes a scientific approach to spirituality. He teaches a form of meditation called SOS Meditation. He explains, “Meditation is nothing more than a spiritual experiment to experience consciousness, to experience the inner power within ourselves, and to strengthen the bond between our real self, our soul, and the Creator.” By inverting the attention, practitioners go beyond the stage of reflection about the great mysteries of life and find the answers for themselves. Millions of people around the world have benefited from SOS meditation.
SOS Centers Around the World
Science of Spirituality has over 3,400 satellite centers around the world, providing opportunities for visitors to learn about SOS meditation. No matter their backgrounds or nationalities, visitors are welcome to attend classes, workshops, and meditation gatherings. All events occur in the local language, and some centers offer multi-lingual programs, at no charge to anyone interested in leading a spiritually enriched life.
Through meditation seminars, workshops, retreats, publications, and above all, spiritual discourses by Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj, the organization seeks to support those on their spiritual journey.
Run by volunteers, no one at the Science of Spirituality receives a salary or compensation for their services. All events and programs are free and open to all.
Science of Spirituality centers also provide a forum for like-minded individuals to find encouragement and fellowship on their spiritual journey.
SOS Amityville Meditation Center
Lisle, Illinois
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Kirpal Bagh, Delhi, India
Burari, Delhi
Goa, India
Quito, Ecuador
Lima, Peru
Machala, Ecuador
Medellín, Colombia
Cali, Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia
Meditation Classes and Webinars
To help spread awareness about the transformative power of meditation, SOS has been holding in-person and online multi-language workshops on meditation and positive living for millions of people worldwide, in over 50 countries and 40 languages.
Learn to Meditate
These interactive FREE online meditation classes will help you deal with the stress and challenges of daily life.
Add meditation to your daily schedule, and see for yourself the difference it makes in your life.
Spiritual Awareness Series
These interactive FREE workshops offer practical tips for developing spiritually, resources for healthy living, strategies for dealing with fear and worry, and techniques for living in the current moment.
Detox the Mind
These workshops offer a step-by-step plan, engaging exercises, meditation technique, and practical tips for living a stress free, joyous, and tranquil life.
All of the programs and workshops organized by Science of spirituality are free and open to all.
International Spiritual Conferences and Events
Regular annual conferences and events are organized in Delhi, India and Lisle, USA where hundreds of thousands of people from across the world come together on a common platform irrespective of religion, nationality, caste, color or creed, the goal is to promote a common vision of spirituality that celebrates each individual’s connection with the divine. These spiritually charged gatherings inspire the participants to focus on a more inclusive goal of human existence, offering a broader vision of universal love and respect for all life.
A talk by Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj at The Science of Spirituality International Meditation Center, located in Lisle, Illinois, the international headquarters of Science of Spirituality.
Annual Human Unity Conference in Delhi, India where religious leaders and scholars from various sects come together to focus on interfaith understanding and the oneness of all humanity.
Humanitarian Efforts to help those in need
Serving others is a core tenet of the organization, and volunteers at SOS / SKRM centers around the globe actively contribute to their communities and the world.
Humanitarian Relief
Emergency relief funds and direct volunteer efforts on the ground to help victims of natural disasters rebuild lives.
Ending Hunger
Community-based initiatives to combat hunger in many parts of the world. At Kirpal Bagh, India, thousands of volunteers work on a large scale to provide three free meals a day for the tens of thousands from all walks of life who visit the center. In Lisle, Illinois, volunteers have partnered with local organizations such as Feed My Starving children, Northern Illinois Food Bank, and the Humanitarian Services Project.
Other Key Initiatives
Darshan Academy
Darshan Education Foundation (DEF) is an affiliate organization that offers students a holistic education through a curriculum focused on both ethical and spiritual development and academic excellence through a rigorous course of instruction. DEF has established Darshan Academy, a fleet of 23 schools in India and South America that have integrated spirituality into their academic curriculum. Students at Darshan Academies begin their day with meditation and are firmly anchored in the principles of human unity and oneness.
Veggie Fest
SOS is the host sponsor of Veggie Fest, one of the largest vegetarian food and lifestyle festivals in North America. The festival celebrates the many benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle, including personal health and overall wellness.
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