Who we are

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

At the age of 69, homeless, penniless and alone, he arrived in the Lower East Side of New York, in search of ‘better opportunities’ to preach his message. This was Skid row; the lowest of the low. Here he lived, worshiped, studied and taught. Every evening his new residence, the rat-ridden 94 Bowery, would fill up with buzzing acidheads, bearded bohemians, ruined alcoholics and disillusioned dropouts. Sex, music, LSD, and meditation is what made them tick.‍

The Swami would nonchalantly step into the ‘temple’ and take his seat at the front, face-to-face with these confused souls who were looking for real love, real happiness and real spiritual experience. The Swami’s expression would exude bottomless depth, not fazed in the slightest. In short, straight, simple philosophical discourses, he communicated eternal truths with unparalleled impact. When he sang in unsophisticated tunes with a bongo drum, their heads would spin, and their hearts conquered. His tremendous devotion was irresistible, empowering his urgent message to penetrate the core of their hearts. He effortlessly smashed layers of illusion, unrelentingly speaking out in defiance of all materialistic ideology.

From these humble beginnings, Prabhupada went on to found the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), and in a few short years made “Hare Krishna” a household word. No amount of social commentary, historical analysis or academic conjecture can account for his miraculous achievements. Prabhupada’s life is tangible proof of the spiritual reality. He forever remains the strength, inspiration and guiding light. Indeed, a saint like none other.

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S.B. Keshava Swami

After graduating from University College London, S.B Keshava Swami became a 21-year-old monk and continues that journey over two decades later. Nowadays he is a globe-trotter, teaching in universities, corporate firms, government organisations and spiritual communities.

Keshava Swami’s social media presence and online teaching platforms have introduced tens of thousands of people to eastern wisdom. He remains a thought leader on the cutting edge, inspired to share wisdom that breathes – not just book knowledge, but deep spiritual insights that transform character and consciousness.

Nowadays he is a globe-trotter, teaching in eminent academic institutions, Fortune 500 companies, governmental organisations and spiritual communities. He remains a thought leader on the cutting edge, inspired to share wisdom that breathes – not just book knowledge, but deep spiritual insights that transform character and consciousness.

For over 25 years, His Holiness S.B. Keshava Swami studied numerous Sanskrit texts, considering how to proliferate spiritual wisdom in a world that is suffocating from materialism. He authored 10 books and designed over 50 courses, empowering his audiences to apply ancient insights to upgrade relationships, discover purpose, overcome inner blocks, and craft well-being on all levels.

In 2022, after deep contemplation, soul-searching and prayer, Keshava Swami accepted life-long vows of renunciation and was awarded the highest order of monasticism. Though monks live in sacred space, they also reach out to the populace, making spirituality relevant in the ‘real world.’ Keshava Swami is today a globe-trotter, teaching in eminent academic institutions, Fortune 500 companies, governmental organisations and spiritual communities. His social media presence and online teaching platforms have introduced tens of thousands of people to eastern wisdom.

To support Keshava Swami in his mission to share “wisdom that breathes” under the lineage of ISKCON Founder Acharya Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada — we set up Wisdom That Breathes, a registered charity in the United Kingdom, managing His Holiness’ activities and initiatives around the world.

At WTB, we are building a community where individuals do the inner work which fuels outer impact. The future rests on conscious changemakers and wisdom-led disruptors. Step into a space where you can explore ancient wisdom, raise your consciousness, access mentorship and leadership training, and find like-minded friends who want to change the world through wisdom.

Our values

Inclusive

Wisdom unites the world. We transcend sectarian, geographical and cultural barriers, confident that the insights we share are relevant to people from all walks of life.

Inspiring

Wisdom should be communicated with clarity, compassion and creativity. We combine the head and heart with dynamic pedagogy to inspire and enliven.

Empowering

Wisdom shared is wisdom expanded. We empower our members to unleash their potential and find their selfless contribution in crafting a better world for one and all.