Having discovered that the only purpose of life is to be independently joyous, Shri Vivek Gupta has been engaging people of all ages over the last fifteen years with his practical insights on this unifying and universal vision -- through weekly courses, interactive workshops, and international retreats. Also trained as a Hindu chaplain, he has spoken at events and facilitated workshops at the Pentagon, Amazon, Intel, Grainger, KPMG and numerous universities across the U.S. and Canada, including Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Case Western University, University of Connecticut -- making self-development reasonable, relevant, and reachable across cultures and generations.

His dynamic talks reach audiences through a multiplicity of mediums. Live Vedanta, his podcast of over 150 episodes, has reached seekers in 117 countries with over 100,000 downloads since its introduction in 2018. Similarly, his talks on the Chinmaya Mission Niagara YouTube channel, with over 90,000 views, deliver insights on practical self-development for all demographics.

Shri Vivek Gupta is the author of two books, most recently The Seeker’s Wordbook (2021), which is considered an indispensable introduction to 100 core concepts of meaningful living. Individuals around the world tune in for his daily Meaningful Mornings sessions on Facebook and Instagram, which explore timeless insights in unforgettable 15-minute doses. Shri Vivek Gupta currently serves as the spiritual guide of Chinmaya Mission Niagara Falls; he has also started centers in London, Ontario, and Cleveland, OH and supported centers in Albany, NY and Pittsburgh, PA.

Shri Vivek Gupta lives in Niagara Falls, Canada, with his wife, Sheela, and their two children.