About Gurukula Foundation

GuruKula Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to mental health, awareness, and spiritual upliftment. Rooted in the wisdom of the ancient tradition, we bring forward practices of meditation, healing, and holistic education to meet the challenges of today’s world.

The Meaning of GuruKula

The word itself carries our purpose:

  • Gu means filth or darkness.

  • Ru means the sound or force that shatters it.
    Together, Guru is the light that dispels ignorance and suffering.

  • Kula means family, a circle of belonging, learning, and growth.

Thus, GuruKula is a family guided by wisdom, where the light of awareness dissolves the darkness of pain and confusion.

The Gurukula Tradition

In the ancient Indian subcontinent, the Gurukula system was more than a way of learning—it was a holistic way of looking life. Students learned through close connection with teachers, nature, and community. All of existence was seen as one whole, and learning meant exploring this unity: the movement of the stars, the patterns of nature, the depths of the mind, and the harmony of society.

This holistic vision taught not just knowledge, but wisdom—nurturing both inner growth and outer balance.

Transformative experience!

Kathleen Wright

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Mental Health

Promoting awareness and education for mental well-being.

Sound Healing Programs

Our sound healing programs focus on holistic health, integrating ancient practices to enhance physical and mental wellness for individuals in need.

Meditation programs

We offer meditation programs designed to foster inner peace and spiritual growth, providing a sanctuary for those seeking tranquility and self-discovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gurukula Foundation?

Gurukula Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on mental health, holistic growth, and education in various fields.

What services do you offer?
How can I get involved?
What is your mission statement?
Where are you located?

You can volunteer, donate, or participate in our programs to support our mission.

We are located in Raleigh/ Durham are in North Carolina.

Currently, We are offering classes on sound healing, meditation and ancient eastern traditions.

Supporting mental health, holistic growth, and collective wellbeing by integrating meditation, healing modalities, and holistic education and Creating spaces where individuals and communities can awaken to their true potential, heal from within, and experience life as an interconnected whole.

What else do we offer?

We hold meditation ceremonies, group sound healing circles and retreats (in Raleigh area and a annual retreat in Nepal).