Learn about the life and legacy of one of the 20th century’s human rights pioneers: Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind since childhood. Author, advocate, and human rights pioneer, Helen Keller, used her courageous spirit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities, and people living in poverty. What was the driving force behind a deaf and blind woman to improve the lives of others?

Alex, founder of Zen Institute, at age 28 quit his job as a corporate accountant and began his training in Zen Buddhism. He volunteered for two years at the Sacramento Children’s Home, where he helped abused children, and for 3 years he taught meditation at Folsom State Prison. Alex witnessed the positive transformation of the inmates as a result of their meditation practice amid the most difficult conditions.

Alex collaborates weekly on radio and television by sharing his knowledge of human potential, and by sharing topics related to mindfulness, children, women’s rights, how the subconscious mind works, and business.