Today we’d like to introduce you to Amit Gupta.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My journey began as a seeker of truth. Very early in life, I was fortunate to receive the gift of Sahaja Yoga Meditation from my spiritual teacher, Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. For over 40 years, She travelled the world tirelessly, offering people the experience of inner awakening — what we call self-realization — completely free of charge. Her generosity and dedication left a lasting impression on me, and it’s what inspired me to help others discover this same experience.
That inspiration eventually led to opening the Sahaja Yoga Meditation Center in Bethlehem. In keeping with Shri Mataji’s vision, we’ve always offered our guided meditation classes free of charge — our goal has been to share something that changed our lives with anyone in our community who’s looking for a genuine sense of inner peace. You can find more about what we offer at www.lehighmeditation.org.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It hasn’t always been smooth, though the struggles have taught us a lot along the way. One of the most common things we hear is that people feel they simply don’t have time for meditation — between work demands and daily stress, it can seem like just one more thing to fit into an already full schedule.
There’s also an interesting paradox we run into: because Sahaja Yoga is completely free, some people don’t take it as seriously as they might a paid class. Western culture tends to equate value with cost, so when something is offered freely, it can be mistaken for having less worth — when in reality, how much can you pay for something that is so vital and so precious.
We’ve also encountered general skepticism and misconceptions about yoga and meditation — people sometimes assume it’s tied to a particular religion, or dismiss it before ever trying it themselves.
Despite these challenges, we genuinely enjoy the journey. Whether we welcome one new person or ten in a given month, the joy of sharing something that’s brought so much peace into our own lives makes it all worthwhile.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
By profession, I’m an interventional cardiologist. Being a physician is demanding work — the kind that comes with long hours, high stakes, and constant exposure to our patient’s fears and suffering. Meditation has been an integral part of my life since my years in medical training, and it’s what has allowed me to stay grounded through all of it.
What I’m most proud of isn’t a procedure or a title — it’s the balance, love, and compassion that meditation has cultivated in me, and that I’m able to bring into my interactions with my patients. In cardiology, patients are often frightened and vulnerable, and I’ve found that this meditation practice translates directly into how I care for them — with more presence, more patience, and more genuine empathy.
If anything sets me apart, it’s that combination: a rigorous, technical medical practice on one hand, and a deep personal commitment to inner peace on the other. I don’t see them as separate — the meditation practice is, in many ways, what makes me a better physician.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
I feel incredibly fortunate — though I’d probably call it grace rather than luck. Along this journey, I’ve been blessed to meet so many genuine seekers of truth, people who came looking for something real and were open enough to receive it. Those connections have meant everything, and many have become dear friends and fellow travelers on this path.
Beyond that, I’ve felt at every stage that the Divine has looked after us — whether it’s been finding the right space for our center, meeting the people who needed to hear about meditation at just the right time, or simply having the strength to keep going when things felt uncertain. It’s hard to call that coincidence. To me, it feels like being taken care of by something much bigger than myself, and I’m deeply grateful for it.
Pricing:
- Free
- All classes are free of charge
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.lehighmeditation.org
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BethlehemMeditation
