I Didn't Expect to Leave Feeling This Good

Max Gettler
April 17, 2026 • 3 min Article

Two Weeks in the Himalayan Foothills

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There is something deeply powerful about stepping away from daily life and immersing yourself fully in an environment designed for inner growth.

I recently completed a World Peace Assembly hosted by Maharishi Purusha in the Himalayan foothills of Kathmandu, Nepal — and it was, without question, one of the most remarkable courses I have ever experienced.

People Who Make the Journey

A World Peace Assembly is shaped as much by the people as by the programme and the setting itself. What stood out immediately was the genuine closeness that developed amongst us. Despite coming from very different walks of life, there was a natural warmth and sense of mutual support that carried through every session and every shared meal. By the end of two weeks, each person in our group felt like a dear friend — a quality of connection I hope to experience again and again.

The Programme Where Dedicated Souls Gather

What strikes you first about a World Peace Assembly isn't the schedule or the setting — it's the quality of attention. Every man there has made a deliberate choice to step inward, to prioritise his own evolution above the pull of daily life. That shared intention is quiet but unmistakable, and it colours everything.

The Purusha Programme exists precisely for this: to give men who are serious about their development a full, uncompromising immersion in deep meditation and Maharishi's knowledge. Being in that company for two weeks is something I find hard to adequately describe. There is a naturalness to the depth you reach, a kind of effortlessness, as if the collective current of everyone around you simply carries you further than you would go alone.

Maharishi Vedic Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal

The beautiful location is designed to preserve and strengthen the precious tradition of Pandits through a unique training personally designed by Maharishi. The recitations performed by the Pandits help to create the necessary coherence for Nepal – a powerful effect that is felt throughout the day and night. Learn more about Maharishi Vedic Institute…

The building itself is a perfect Maharishi Vastu structure, and its influence on the daily programme was palpable. Every meditation, every knowledge session, every moment of course was enriched by it. The facility is also surrounded by expansive Himalayan views that seem to draw the mind naturally inward while simultaneously lifting the heart.

Maharishi Vedic Pandits

On a regular basis we had the precious opportunity to hear the Pandits reciting live. Hearing these recitations in-person felt like another addition to the group programme. I could really feel myself transcending deeply during these sessions and, by the time they were over, I couldn’t help but feel an extra quality of lightness and silence that accompanied me for the rest of the day.

A few bonuses

There was also a wide range of Ayurvedic treatments available to support health and balance – Marma Therapy, Abhyanga, Shirodhara and more. 

Maharishi Light Therapy with Gems

For me, one of the highlights was experiencing Maharishi Light Therapy with Gems (MLG) for the first time. After the initial session, I had the distinct sensation of almost floating as I walked back to the programme hall. By the second and third sessions, there was a noticeable strength and ease in my joints. It left me looking forward to having more MLG sessions in the future.

Maharishi Aroma Therapy
Another memorable addition was Maharishi Veda Aroma Therapy. I was given a selection of personalised oils, and within a short time, two of them made a very clear difference. I noticed my sleep was deeper and more restful, and the programme felt enjoyable and rejuvenating as if I had just gotten another Advanced Technique.

In Closing – A Momentum That Continues

There is something deeply powerful about stepping away from daily routines and immersing yourself fully in an environment designed for inner growth — supported by timeless knowledge, expert guidance, and the company of like-minded people. This very combination creates an enlivening momentum that does not stop when the course ends. It carries forward into everything.

Purusha courses do not happen often enough. If you are someone who cares about your own evolution, I would very strongly encourage you to attend at least one in your life. You will leave not merely rejuvenated — but more fully yourself.

Applications for the Taste of Purusha in Nepal are still open.