Four evenings with Gurudev
Dec 15–18 · By invitation
Gurudev shares timeless wisdom with leaders and changemakers.
Invitations opening soon
December 15–20, 2026
In the presence of Gurudev
Be part of the inaugural events with Gurudev, from the Wisdom Series to transformative courses by Lake Merritt.
— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Founder of The Art of Living, Gurudev has transformed the lives of millions worldwide through meditation, yoga, and practical wisdom.
Your home for inner transformation, in the hub of technological transformation
The Bay Area is shaping the future of technology. Now, it has a home for inner transformation, right at its heart. The Bay Area Center offers the people building tomorrow a place to pause and reconnect, where breath and meditation bring clarity to the mind, steadiness to the spirit, and room for fresh ideas to emerge. Here, Gurudev’s vision of uniting ancient wisdom with modern innovation finds a new home on Lake Merritt.
Where rest goes deeper than sleep and leaves a lasting clarity.
Experience timeless wisdom to help you meet challenges with a smile.
A welcoming community to laugh, learn, and celebrate life together.
Lend a hand, meet kind people, and feel the joy of giving.
One global family in 182 countries,led by 40,000+ program leadersand carried by 1M+ volunteers.
The Art of Living Bay Area Center opens its doors. From Dec 15–18, join Bay Area leaders in business, academia, public service, and the creative world for a welcome reception, meditation, wisdom talk, and Q&A with Gurudev.
Dec 15–18 · By invitation
Gurudev shares timeless wisdom with leaders and changemakers.
For one weekend only. Science-backed breath and meditation for a clearer mind, and timeless wisdom for a calmer heart, with sessions in the presence of their founder, Gurudev.
Reduce your stress & anxiety with Gurudev’s ancient secret.
Learn an effortless way to meditate, to settle the mind deeply.
In a world spinning with unknowns, Gurudev provides an anchor. An intimate wisdom and meditation series. Bring your deepest questions. Life’s biggest questions deserve real answers.
Gurudev is a spiritual teacher, humanitarian, and peacemaker. Since 1981, he has taught breath-based meditation techniques for total well-being, touching the lives of over one billion people worldwide. His unique gifts of insight, communication, and inspiration have also helped resolve conflicts and build community on local, national, and international fronts.
Curious about breathwork and meditation? Join a session and experience it firsthand. No experience needed, and friends are welcome!
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Let go of the day and rest in deep stillness with an easy, guided meditation for all levels.
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A gentle blend of acoustic music and guided meditation to quiet the mind and soothe the soul.
Sat, Nov 14 · [time]
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Gather on the full moon to release, reset, and welcome the energy of a new cycle together.
Sun, Nov 22 · [time]
Bring your next gathering to a space designed for connection. With about 85,000 sq ft over four levels, our auditorium, ballroom, banquet room (about 250 seated) and multipurpose room (about 120 seated) can host everything from workshops and talks to celebrations and community events. The venue is alcohol-free, and all food served is vegetarian.
Auditorium
1,345 seats, with a stage and pipe organ
Ballroom
Up to 640 guests, or about 72 tables of ten
Setting
1.46 acres on Lake Merritt
Getting here
Walk from three BART stations, with about 70 on-site parking spaces
For close to a century, the Scottish Rite Center has brought Oakland together. Today, it’s becoming the Bay Area’s home for Art of Living: a place to breathe, meditate, and celebrate, with its historic character preserved and its doors open to all.