Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj

His Holiness Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj is the Founder Chairman of Darshan Education Foundation and current head of Science of Spirituality/Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission, a non-profit organization, which provides a forum for people to learn meditation, experience personal transformation, and bring about inner and outer peace and human unity.Acknowledging the transcendent oneness at the heart of all religions, he emphasizes prayer and meditation as the true building blocks for achieving peace. Born in India, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj received his spiritual education from two of India’s spiritual Masters: Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj (1894 -1974) and Sant Darshan Singh Ji Maharaj (1921 -1989).

He received his Master’s Degree in engineering in the United States and had a distinguished career in science and communications. His training in both these disciplines has helped him express the age-old mystical teachings in clear and logical language.

Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj’s efforts toward peace and education have been formally recognized by many world leaders and organizations. Some of the most notable include:

• The Peace Award, presented by the Interfaith Centre of New York and the Temple of Understanding at a ceremony consisting of United Nations non-governmental organizations.
• The Illinois Institute of Technology Distinguished Leadership Award for Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj’s dedication to promoting human unity and peace.
• The Medal of Cultural Merit from the national Ministry of Education in Bogota, Colombia, and the Award of Distinction for his international work for the benefit of humanity.
• Five Honorary Doctorates from universities for his efforts in the field of education for a peaceful world, for bridging science and spirituality and for facilitating human unity through communication.
• Peace Award from the 56th Legislature of Mexico presented by the President of the State of Mexico.
• Award for his contribution to Education, Peace and Spirituality from Autonoma University of Mexico, Teluca.
• "Human Rights Award” presented by the President of the Human Rights Commission of the State of Mexico.
• Honored by the Ministry of Education of Colombia for founding the Darshan Academy schools.
• Simon Bolivar Award (Condecoracion Oficial Simon Bolivar) for his services in the field of science, education, and culture, granted to people of international renown working for the benefit of humanity.
• Award for Peace from Spark M. Matsunaga Peace Foundation.