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Are there global centers or communities for Sant Mat practitioners?

Sant Mat’s teachings have woven a vibrant, globe-spanning tapestry. In India, the heartbeats of this tradition pulse strongest at Radha Soami Satsang Beas (Punjab) and Dayalbagh Satsang (Agra). Both welcome seekers into sprawling ashrams, host regular satsangs, and mark the calendar with festivals celebrating inner light and sound. Beyond these hubs, Science of the Soul University (Washington State) carries forward the legacy with retreats, guided meditations and online satsangs—showing just how seamlessly ancient wisdom can adapt to our digital age.

Europe hosts its share of satsang circles too. In Germany, Switzerland and the U.K., local centers organize weekend retreats beneath leafy pines or in cozy village halls, offering Surāt Shabda Yoga workshops that feel equal parts serene and crackling with energy. North America’s coast-to-coast network ranges from small study groups in urban apartments to large suburban centers equipped for twelve-hour sitting sessions. In Australia and New Zealand, monthly gatherings invite participants to plunge into silent meditation, often followed by home-cooked vegetarian feasts.

A major shift since 2020 has been the growth of live-streamed satsangs. Platforms like Zoom, YouTube and Facebook Live carry daily affirmations, Q&A sessions and deep dives into Sant Mat literature, making satsang accessible in places where no physical center exists. This virtual embrace has spread from South America to Japan, knitting together communities that might otherwise drift off course.

Annual lantern festivals, vegetarian potlucks and guest lectures by senior practitioners give each locale a flavor that’s uniquely its own. Yet, beneath every gathering lies the same thread: tuning inward, listening for that faint chime of the “Sound Current,” and lighting up the soul’s inner sky. Whether tucked away in a Swiss chalet or gathered around a webcam at midnight, Sant Mat followers share a global clubhouse of silent seekers, all chasing the same inner sunrise.