A rare conversation on what matters most
We struggle to stay present. We wait for the world to become peaceful. And too often, we feel powerless to change any of it.
What if power, presence, and peace are closer than we think?
If you can win over your mind, you can win over the whole world.
-GURUDEV
What happens during the evening?
Live Q&A with Gurudev
Gurudev responds in the moment to a curated selection of questions with insight, unexpected answers and plenty of laughter along the way.
Meet Gurudev
Since 1981, Gurudev has taught breath-based meditation techniques for health and well-being. His approach blends lightness, humor, inspiration, and ancient wisdom. Through his work, millions of people around the world have found calm, peace, and resilience. Over the years, his vision of a stress-free, violence-free society has ignited a global movement that has reached 180 countries. His ongoing humanitarian and conflict-mediation initiatives have helped strengthen communities in places as diverse as Colombia, India, the Ivory Coast, and North America.
A Force For Global Good
Sept. 23, 2026
CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE
NEW YORK CITY
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this event for?
Anyone looking for a different way to meet the pressures, distractions and uncertainties of modern life, or simply curious to experience Gurudev in person. No meditation experience, spiritual background or particular beliefs are needed.
Will there be meditation?
Yes. Gurudev will lead a guided meditation as part of the evening. No previous meditation experience is needed. Experience the power of becoming still alongside thousands of others.
Will there be a live Q&A?
Yes. Gurudev will respond in the moment to a curated selection of questions during the evening.
What time should I arrive?
Please plan to arrive between 6:00 and 6:15 PM to allow sufficient time for airport-style security, check-in and seating. The program begins promptly at 7:00 PM.
How does seating work?
Seating is first come, first served within your designated ticket section. We recommend arriving early for the best choice of seats within your section.
Will there be security at the venue?
Yes. Airport-style security will be in place for all guests. We recommend bringing only what you need for the evening and allowing extra time for entry.
Is the Cathedral wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The Cathedral is wheelchair accessible via a ramp just north of the main entrance on Amsterdam Avenue, below 113th Street.
How do I get to the Cathedral?
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Avenue at West 112th Street
New York, NY 10025
Can I attend by myself?
Absolutely. Many people attend on their own, while others come with friends and family. Either way, you’ll be in good company.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes. Guests must be 18 or older to attend.
Can I get a refund or transfer my ticket?
Tickets are non-refundable, but you may transfer your ticket to another person.
I still have a question. Who can I contact?
Please contact our team and we’ll be happy to help.
“...something so deep, so steady, and so powerful without struggle”
There are no real words for this. I just can’t believe what Gurudev has opened up for us. To touch something so deep, so steady, and so powerful without struggle.
Ghazal Z.
“It's real change.”
It’s not just intellectual. It's real change. There’s a sense of clarity and lightness. I feel like I’m becoming free.
Abhishek R.
“You begin to see what’s been holding you back”
With Gurudev, it’s not just learning. It’s a shift. Old patterns drop. The noise in the mind clears. You begin to see what’s been holding you back, and it starts to fall away.
Emett
What people are sharing
“I feel so full, aware, and light”
The stillness continues to deepen. There’s so much silence, yet I feel so full, aware, and light.
Karen
General Seating Starting at $55
GURUDEV
Wisdom with Gurudev
Experience Gurudev exploring power, presence and peace with his characteristic simplicity, depth and humor.
Live Music
Experience the awe of live music echoing through the grand, soaring space of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
Guided Meditation
Step out of the noise and experience thousands becoming still together in a meditation guided by Gurudev.
Art of Living as seen in
"Like fresh air to millions"
"Show promise in providing relief for depression"
"Life Changing"
"May be the fastest growing spiritual practice on the planet"
Art of living as seen in
"Like Fresh air to millions"
"Show promise in providing relief for depression"
"Life Changing"
"May be the fastest growing spiritual practice on the planet"
Art of Living as seen in
An Evening with Gurudev:
“Being established in wisdom brings you to your self, which is peace, joy, and love. The self is the power.”
- Gurudev
Gurudev:
Cathedral of
St. John the Divine
NEW YORK CITY
SCHEDULE
Wed • Sept 23
Wisdom Session
7pm-9pm
Satsang
5:30pm-7:30pm
Sept 23, 2026
on Power, Presence,
and Peace
on Power, Presence, and Peace
180
Countries
A global movement for peace and well-being
Billions
Reached
Through meditation, humanitarian initiatives and service
45+
Years
Dedicated to a stress-free, violence-free world
Peace &
Reconciliation
Dialogue and conflict-resolution efforts around the world
An Evening with Gurudev:
on Power, Presence, and Peace
Sept. 23, 2026
CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE
NEW YORK CITY
We meet beneath the soaring arches of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, one of the world's largest Gothic cathedrals, for an evening of conversation, music, and meditation with Gurudev.
For more than a century, this extraordinary New York landmark has been a place where people gather for reflection, music, culture, and moments that matter. On September 23, we add another unforgettable chapter.
Power. Presence. Peace.
A different way of seeing
Gurudev has spent more than four decades exploring the mind, human potential, and what it means to live with greater freedom. He has a rare ability to cut through complexity and make the profound practical, often with unexpected simplicity and humor. You may come looking for answers. You may leave seeing the question differently.
What could power, presence, and peace actually look like in your life?
Power
What would change if difficult people, unexpected events, and circumstances beyond your control no longer had the power to shake you?
Presence
Imagine giving the person, decision, or moment in front of you your full attention, without your mind pulling you somewhere else.
Peace
What if you could feel deeply at ease even before the problems were solved, the uncertainty disappeared, or the world calmed down?
Walk away less easily shaken, more fully here, and more at ease with life as it is.
7-9 PM
AN EVENING WITH
