Ramananda John E. Welshons is a highly respected contemporary spiritual teacher – and one of our foremost authorities on using unwanted change and loss as inspiration for our spiritual journey. He has been practicing meditation and various forms of yoga for more than 55 years and has been lecturing and leading meditation workshops across North America since the 1970’s. He was a close associate of Ram Dass and Stephen Levine, and trained with Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. He is the author of three critically-acclaimed books: One Soul, One Love, One Heart; Awakening From Grief; and When Prayers Aren’t Answered.
Events with Ramananda John E. Welshons
Quiet Mind, Open HeartAugust 21 - 23, 2026
Compassion Practices to Cultivate Serenity, Joy and Equanimity in a Challenging World RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER In a world marked by increasing turmoil and uncertainty, it can feel challenging to uncover and embrace true joy and inner peace. Join Ramanada John E. Welshons, renowned teacher, author, and practitioner, as he leads a weekend of meditation, teaching, and discussion amid the welcoming tranquility of the Center’s 90 acre-campus. You will leave feeling inspired, uplifted, and supported, with new tools for living beautifully—no matter what. “John is wonderfully informative, humble, funny and wise—as always, I learned important lessons from him.” “Ramananda John…
