Pyramid Spiritual Societies Movement (Phong trào Thiền Kim Tự Tháp)
Thao Hoang
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) October 17, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23443133 (opens in new tab)
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| Key points | Describes the PSSM's four pillars (Anapanasati meditation, plant-based living, spiritual science knowledge, and pyramid meditation) and its expansion from India since 1990 to an international network, including Vietnam since roughly 2010, and profiles the Da Nang community's meditation sessions, workshops, and holistic health programs. |
Abstract
The Pyramid Spiritual Societies Movement (PSSM) was established in 1990 in India by Brahmarshi Patriji. The movement is dedicated to disseminating meditation practices, fostering global consciousness, and promoting a lifestyle in harmony with nature. PSSM is built upon four core pillars: Anapanasati meditation (mindfulness of breath), a plant-based lifestyle, the dissemination of spiritual science knowledge, and the practice of meditation within pyramid structures. The movement's motto, "Be a Master," encourages individuals to cultivate wisdom, self-awareness, and self-transformation through consistent meditation. Today, PSSM maintains an international presence, with active communities in countries including India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam. In Vietnam, the movement has been developing since approximately 2010 and currently encompasses numerous local practitioner communities. Core activities include group meditation sessions, structured meditation courses, retreats, and programs focused on holistic health and plant-based living. "Học Thiền Đà Nẵng" (PSSM Da Nang) serves as a prominent local community within the PSSM network in Vietnam. The community organizes regular meditation sessions, workshops, and educational programs centered on holistic health and cognitive development, under the guidance of Hoang Thi Phuong Thao (Sunny Minh An), a meditation instructor and community coordinator.