About Vivek
A Life Dedicated to Awakening
Vivek’s journey has been one of deep inquiry, transformation, and a profound shift from seeking to realisation. Born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1971, he was drawn to spirituality from an early age. His deep connection to nature and the teachings of Jesus Christ shaped his inner world long before he consciously embarked on the path of awakening.
A near-death experience at the age of three left a lasting imprint on his awareness, opening a doorway to a reality beyond the physical. As he grew older, he sensed that something fundamental in society was misaligned. Music became his first expression of truth, offering a voice to the deep questions stirring within him.
From Success to Seeking
In his twenties, Vivek built a successful life in the restaurant business, gaining recognition, wealth, and material stability. Yet, despite outward success, something essential was missing.
By the age of 30, Vivek realised that no external achievement could bring lasting fulfilment. He was exhausted, unhappy, and suffering. It was clear that “something had to change.” Against all advice, he decided to leave everything behind and set out on a journey with the big question:
“Is there true fulfilment and meaning in life?”
The Search and a Profound Shift
He searched and traveled for a few years. Then, in 2002, in the quiet village of Lentas, Crete, something extraordinary occurred.
For the first time, he completely stopped.
What followed was beyond anything he had ever experienced, a profound inner shift. A deep release unfolded, and tears flowed uninterrupted. Yet these were not only tears of sadness, but of something far greater: a recognition, a homecoming, a realisation beyond words. Though he did not yet fully understand what was happening, something within had irreversibly awakened.
Embodying and Sharing the Truth
This shift led him to new explorations, blending daily life with deep presence. He traveled to India, studied the traditional ways of Yoga and Meditation, and sat with the great Advaita and Non-Duality teachers. He received their teachings for many years, put them into practice, until this became his way of living. Over time, consciousness deepened, and a profound clarity arose, enabling him to clearly distinguish illusion from reality.
The natural next step emerged – sharing this realisation with others. Vivek began teaching, holding Satsang and Retreats across the world, guiding seekers beyond illusion into direct experience.
A Living Invitation
Through his work, Vivek offers a simple yet profound invitation: to cultivate awareness in the now, to allow yourself to be as you really are, to embrace openness and softness of heart, and finally, to directly discover the truth of who you really are.
He teaches the art of allowing life as it is.