The Foundation

Tejgyan Foundation (TGF) was established with the mission of creating a highly evolved society through all-round self- development of every individual that transforms all the facets of his/her life.

The motto of Tejgyan Foundation is 'Happy Thoughts'. This motto was chosen since 'Happy Thoughts' are thoughts of self-realization, thoughts that motivate one to get rid of all other thoughts and to raise collective consciousness. A 'Happy Thought' does not merely signify positive thinking. It is the thought which helps us to achieve liberation from all other thoughts. A Happy Thought is the purest of human desires to be liberated from all desires.

TGF is a 100% volunteer organization. The Foundation has more than 20,000 self-driven volunteers People from all walks of life, such as doctors, scientists, educationists, businessmen, senior citizens, and housewives. The Foundation also has Trainers with extensive corporate and international experience. With the motto of spreading 'Happy Thoughts', the Foundation has published more than 200 books and CDs/DVDs on various topics from self-help to self- realization.

The Foundation has centers all across India as well as United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

The Foundation undertakes projects for self- development catering to various audiences such as the children, school students, the youth, women, senior citizens, teachers, doctors, police force and prisoners. TGF programs are tailored to address the specific needs for these varied target audiences.

Milestones

1998 - Creation of a new System for Wisdom for imparting wisdom to attain enlightenment, practically and scientifically.

1999 - Tej Gyan Foundation (TGF) established as a charitable trust with the mission of creating a highly evolved society.

2002 - TGF sets up its first ashram as well as centers in Maharashtra.

2005 - TGF spreads its presence in Metros and Tier II cities across India.

2008 - TGF becomes the first spiritual organization to receive the ISO Certification (ISO 9001:2008) for its system of imparting wisdom. On 08/08/08, TGF unveils Maha Nirvaan Nirmaan (MaNaN) Ashram in Pune, which is being developed as its headquarters over 25 acres of land.

2009 - TGF launches the World Peace Prayer. More than 500,000 peace lovers sign-up.

2010 - World Peace initiatives for various audiences are organized during the year, culminating in the World Peace Festival conducted in 50 centers worldwide, reaching across to around one million people.

2011 - TGF extends the World Peace initiative by spreading Spiritual Literacy through events in more than 50 cities worldwide.

2012 - Retreats are scaled up to cater to larger audiences by creation of scaled-up facilities at the Ashram.

2013 - TGF operates in various cities across India as well as in United States, Australia, Poland, UK and Singapore.

2014 - Year of the Youth. Programs, literature and retreats focused on imparting higher wisdom to the youth, aimed at fortifying their character .