ISHA (Institute for the Study of Human Awareness) is a non-profit educational organization. Often referred to as ISHA, our organization was founded in the 1960’s at Harvard University by Ishwar Ji. ISHA’s purpose is to provide educational materials and guidance to individuals and other organizations interested in a better understanding of our human capacity.

ISHA resources include more than forty years of audio recordings of lectures, meetings, workshops, and special events by Ishwar Ji. The recordings have been transcribed into books in PDF format and YouTube video presentations. These resources are designed to encourage individuals to “Know Thyself” much in the manner of the Socratic theme, and to develop both our human potential and spiritual pursuits. In this way we can better understand ourselves, others, and the world in which we live.
 

ISHA (Institute for the Study of Human Awareness) is incorporated in the State of Minnesota and is governed by Articles of
Incorporation. ISHA has a ten-member Board of Directors that governs the organization.
 Chairman of ISHAPresident and DirectorTreasurer and Director
 Jagannath Kerai Bill GroutPreeti Verma
Directors   
Gary ArmstrongChuck StephensDeanne AronsonHarjit Sohpaul
Anne JohnsonSunil Rao Wendy Thayer 
Board Secretary   
Sunil Rao   

 

 

 

 

ISHA (Institute for the Study of Human Awareness) is a non-profit educational organization. Often referred to as ISHA, our organization was founded in the 1960's at Harvard University by Ishwar Ji. ISHA's purpose is to provide educational materials and guidance to individuals and other organizations interested in a better understanding of our human capacity.

ISHA resources include more than forty years of audio recordings of lectures, meetings, workshops, and special events by Ishwar Ji. The recordings have been transcribed into books in PDF format and YouTube video presentations. These resources are designed to encourage individuals to "Know Thyself" much in the manner of the Socratic theme, and to develop both our human potential and spiritual pursuits. In this way we can better understand ourselves, others, and the world in which we live.

ISHA (Institute for the Study of Human Awareness) is incorporated in the State of Minnesota and is governed by Articles of Incorporation. ISHA has a ten-member Board of Directors that governs the organization.

Beloved Founder Ishwar Puri Ji

ISHA Board of Directors

Chairman of ISHA

Jagannath Kerai

President and Director

Bill Grout

Treasurer and Director

Preeti Verma

Directors

Gary Armstrong
Anne Johnson
Chuck Stephens
Sunil RaoBoard Secretary
Deanne Aronson
Wendy Thayer
Harjit Sohpaul