Suren Shrestha was born in Nepal, about 45 miles southeast of Mt. Everest. In Khandbari, the village where he grew up, people were healed by herbalists, monks, and medicine men using shamans’ drums, gongs, and mantras. He came to the U.S. as a teenager, attended college, and received a degree in Civil Engineering. Noting the growing interest in alternative medicine in the U.S., Suren returned to Nepal to learn how to practice ancient healing techniques that use sound and vibration. After learning about singing bowls by studying with several teachers in Asia and apprenticing under various teachers in Nepal, he wished to share this knowledge with others.

On his return to the U.S., Suren began teaching while writing the book, How to Heal with Singing Bowls. Published in 2009, his book has become a valuable teaching tool and reference for sound-healing schools throughout the world. Proceeds from book sales are donated to the Soul Medicine 501c3 Education Foundation for disadvantaged children in Suren’s native village.

Suren founded and is master teacher at the Atma Buti School, where he’s a guide for students from all walks of life on their sound journeys. Sharing knowledge through education, sound concerts, and sound healing, Suren has touched the hearts of many. As this tribe of Atma Buti students grows worldwide, the sound and vibration of positivity spreads and negativity dissipates.