Dandapani | Hindu Priest & Monk | Inspirational Speaker

Probably the most popular of all his presentations, Dandapani’s TEDx talk on Unwavering Focus has more than 4.9 million views on YouTube. This presentation, Part 1, is about learning the fine art of concentration. First, Dandapani teaches how the mind works as he was taught in the monastery by his guru.

Then, he teaches you how to concentrate, as opposed to just telling you to do so. Finally, he teaches you how to develop willpower, the mental muscle you can use to help you stay focused. His pragmatic exercises for actually practicing concentration throughout the day help you develop a sustainable state of focus.

Another highly popular presentation, The Economics of Energy is based on the premise that we only have so much energy each day and our life is a manifestation of where we invest our energy. The goal, therefore, is to wisely manage and invest energy into the things that truly matter to us.

How then do we evaluate who and what deserves our energy?

How do we create a budget for our energy?

How do we handle energy vampires, be they clients, friends, relatives or family?

How do we create kind and simple evaluation processes to see if someone deserves our time and energy?

These and more questions are addressed by Dandapani as he shares time-tested teachings and tools to manage life’s most precious resource—our energy.

The true rewards of meditation come not at the start, but rather much later. Learn a step-by-step process to meditation which will help you sustain your practice. This is the same simple, practical and effective method Dandapani learned from his guru at the monastery where he lived as a monk.

Among the lessons Dandapani teaches: how to concentrate; how to set up a meditation space; how to sit and breathe in meditation; how to define your meditation goal; and how to harness, direct and concentrate energy within you. One of the by-products of these lessons is mindfulness, because mindfulness comes from a concentrated mind. From your meditation practice, you will be more present, creative and intuitive, and you will bring forth spiritual insights from deep within.

Among the lessons Dandapani teaches: how to concentrate; how to set up a meditation space; how to sit and breathe in meditation; how to define your meditation goal; and how to harness, direct and concentrate energy within you. One of the by-products of these lessons is mindfulness, because mindfulness comes from a concentrated mind. From your meditation practice, you will be more present, creative and intuitive, and you will bring forth spiritual insights from deep within.