Is Dr. Jayaram a monk or swami?
NO. Dr. Jayaram has dedicated years to the exploration of Eastern philosophy, but he has never taken monastic vows or been initiated as a swami. Is Dr. Jayaram enlightened? NO. Dr. Jayaram aspires for enlightenment and helps his clients aspire for enlightenment. Dr. Jayaram believes that his clients may reach enlightenment under his guidance even though he is not enlightened himself. What is Eastern philosophy? Eastern philosophy very broadly refers to the various schools of thought from Asia, including perspectives from India, China, Persia, Japan, and Korea. What is Himalayan philosophy? The Himalayas span over six countries including the ancient lands of India, China, and Tibet. This area represents the origin for a number of major Eastern philosophies. Although Dr. Jayaram draws from several philosophies of the region, he most often focuses on Indian, Chinese, and Tibetan systems such as Vedanta, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and Confucianism. What is Vedanta? Vedanta is the underlyi
