The Spiritual Legacy of Acharya Shree Yogeesh, Founder of North America’s First Hindu-Jain Pilgrimage Site

As the founder of Siddhayatan Tirth and a widely revered spiritual teacher, Acharya Shree Yogeesh has devoted his life to sharing his teachings of nonviolence, oneness, and complete transformation.  His life changed drastically after a near-death experience when he was five years old and becoming a monk at the tender age of fourteen. This early encounter with death instilled in him the value of firsthand knowledge in spiritual matters, prompting him to investigate methods of self-improvement like fasting.

Acharya Shree, then 17 years old, decided to try fasting for the first time and set off on what was supposed to be an 8-day water fast but ended up being an intensive fast lasting 32 days. This miraculous accomplishment not only improved his health and self-assurance, but also led him to enlightenment and ultimately altered his very essence. The direct insight he gained at this time served as the cornerstone of his teachings, providing a level of understanding about the spiritual path that went much beyond what could be found in a book.

A major Jain and Hindu pilgrimage site in North America, Acharya Shree’s goals for Siddhayatan Tirth extend far beyond the religious. All those looking for a deeper spiritual connection and inner change are welcome here. He put it this way: “We want to create a ‘spiritual Disneyland,’ a place where everyone can find something that resonates with them and helps them on their journey.”

Siddhayatan Tirth aims to remove boundaries between the sexes in religious practice. To show that enlightenment is available to people of all genders, Acharya Shree aims to highlight an ancient enlightened master named Tirthankar Malibhai. His words: “The path to self-realization is not limited by gender; it is open to all who sincerely seek it.”

Acharya Shree’s compassionate approach to healing has been crucial in assisting numerous people in overcoming stress, PTSD, addiction, despair, and other difficulties. Those who visit Siddhayatan Tirth are urged to look within and use the methods he teaches to better themselves. The most effective strategy is to confront one’s issues squarely. He says, “If you can face your difficulties and overcome them, the sky’s the limit.”

He emphasizes the importance of stillness and the benefits it can provide. He stresses the importance of silence and encourages his students to develop it through meditation and other techniques such as his Purnam Yoga system. That’s because, as he puts it, “When we learn to quiet our minds, we open ourselves up to the true nature of reality and the wisdom of the universe.”

Acharya Shree has reached tens of thousands of people throughout the world with his enlightening videos on YouTube. The lives of people who have been influenced by his teachings bear witness to the power of his words. Acharya Shree Yogeesh’s unyielding dedication to sharing his wisdom has already changed countless lives and sparked a global spiritual revolution.