Published: Tue, January 20, 2015 @ 12:05 a.m.

By LINDA M. LINONIS

linonis@vindy.com

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Meditation is an ancient practice that many in modern society have embraced.

It is associated with inner peace, and thats a state of being most people seek but find elusive.

Were overstimulated with electronic devices and hectic lives, said Kedaracharya, founder of Bhakti School of Transformation in Erie, Pa., a nonprofit organization. He has partnered with Bella Nitesh Spiritual Arts and Education Center in the Mahoning Valley to offer programs on meditation and chanting.

Kedaracharya is presenting three programs on meditation at Bella Nitesh. Deana Tareshawty, Bella Nitesh founder, said Pam Lilac of the Downtown Wellness Community suggested Bella Nitesh partner with Kedaracharya on meditation programs after she saw him present a program.

Its a good fit because were a spiritually based education community, said Tareshawty.

Kedaracharya believes inner peace exists within people naturally, but over-stimulation and busy lifestyles have crowded out peoples ability to access that peace, joy and happiness. His own search for a peaceful state of being made him realize his calling was for a spiritual life.

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Meditation and chanting lead to spiritual transformation