Ecumenical Spiritual Leader, Lecturer. Satchidananda was an author of numerous books, founder of the Integral Yoga Institute and the Light of Truth Universal Shrine. He is probably best known for opening the Woodstock Music Festival in Bethel, New York, on August 15, 1969, and addressing a crowd of approximately 500,000. He received many honors for his public service, including the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award, the Juliet Hollister Interfaith Award, and the U Thant Peace Award. In 1999, the 50th anniversary of his ministerial ordination was commemorated during the interfaith service prior to the opening of the 54th General Assembly of the United Nations.
Ecumenical Spiritual Leader, Lecturer. Satchidananda was an author of numerous books, founder of the Integral Yoga Institute and the Light of Truth Universal Shrine. He is probably best known for opening the Woodstock Music Festival in Bethel, New York, on August 15, 1969, and addressing a crowd of approximately 500,000. He received many honors for his public service, including the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award, the Juliet Hollister Interfaith Award, and the U Thant Peace Award. In 1999, the 50th anniversary of his ministerial ordination was commemorated during the interfaith service prior to the opening of the 54th General Assembly of the United Nations.
Bio by: Star Kline
Advertisement
See more Saraswati memorials in:
Advertisement
