Daniel J. Schmidt founded the not for profit Awaken the World Initiative in 2012. It’s purpose is to create films and materials which are made available for free in over 30 languages for the awakening of humanity.

The Samadhi Center was founded by Daniel Schmidt as an outer reflection of his inner world. His own inner guidance led him to create the Center and a space for mediators to gather and awaken to their true nature.

Daniel has been practicing meditation and self-inquiry for over 20 years and has been teaching meditation for 10 years, and draws on many different traditions in his teachings. Daniel is the creator of the award winning film “Inner Worlds Outer Worlds” as well as the ongoing “Samadhi” series. As well he released a series of guided meditations and teachings as a practical guide to realizing Samadhi.