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TAMAL BANDYOPADHYAY is a bestselling author, award-winning columnist and a keen observer of the Indian banking sector for over two decades.

One of the world’s most respected exponents of the art of belly dancing, TAMALYN DALLAL has taught and performed in 34 countries. She mentored thousands of dancers around the world. Through 16 years of directing a nonprofit arts organization, Ms. Dallal produced numerous stage productions and dance festivals, including the famed Orientalia Festival of Ethnic Dance in Miami Beach for 14 years. She previously authored two books, They Told Me I Couldn’t, about living and dancing in Colombia, and the instructional book Bellydancing for Fitness.

TED RICCARDI is a professor emeritus in the Department of Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University. He has served as the counselor of cultural affairs at the United States embassy in New Delhi. Ted and his wife split their time between New York City, New Mexico and Nepal.

TED SUN is professor of management and program designer for SMC University, Zurich, Switzerland along with appointments at seven universities across the world. Sun also runs a successful international consulting firm. His published works include Survival Tactics: The Top 11 Behaviors of Successful Entrepreneurs.

HIS HOLINESS, TENZIN GYATSO, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, was recognized as the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet in 1937 at the age of two and was enthroned in 1940 as its spiritual and temporal leader. In the midst of his religious education, China invaded Tibet in 1950, and since 1959 he has lived in Dharamsala, India, where he leads the Tibetan Government-in-exile. A scholar, a man of peace, and a spokesman for better understanding among people and religions, he has received honorary degrees from Benares Hindu University, India; Carroll College, Waukesha; the University of Oriental Studies, Los Angeles; Seattle University, Seattle; and the University of Paris, Nanterre. Among his awards are the Ramon Magsaysay, Manila, the Philippines; Peace Medal, Asian Buddhist Council for Peace, Ulan Bator, Mongolia; the Lincoln Award, Research Institute of America; the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award, the Human Behavioral Foundation, New York City; the bi-annual award of the Foundation for Freedom and Human Rights, Bern, Switzerland; and the Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize, the University of Tubingen, Germany. A few of his many books are My Land and My People; The Opening of the Wisdom Eye; Buddhism of Tibet and the Key to the Middle Way; Union of Emptiness and Place; and Kindness, Clarity and Insight, along with distinguished writings on Buddhist philosophy.

THE NEWTON INSTITUTE® (North Carolina) was established in 2002 by bestselling author Michael Newton. As the foremost organization for past-life and between life studies, the Institute includes members in 26 countries and conducts its popular Life Between Life training seminars around the world. Wisdom from the Spirit World has been compiled by prominent members of the Institute’s research committee: Dr. Ann Clark, Dr. Joanne Selinske, Marilyn Hargreaves and Karen Joy.

THICH NHAT HANH is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk whose lifelong efforts to generate peace and reconciliation moved Martin Luther King, Jr. to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. He lives in southwest France and travels regularly, leading retreats on the art of mindful living. He is the author of The Energy of Prayer, Being Peace, and many other books.

THOMAS ASHLEY-FARRAND (Namadeva) was one of the Western world's foremost authorities of Vedic and Buddhist Sanskrit mantras. He was recognized for his flawless mastery of mantra practice by swamis, pundits, and shastris across India, and gathered more than 8,000 transliterated mantras—the most comprehensive body of these sacred sound syllables in the English language. His published works include Healing Mantras, Chakra Mantras and Shakti Mantras.

THOMAS CLEARY is the preeminent translator of classic Eastern texts, such as The Essential Tao, The Essential Confucius, The Secret of the Golden Flower and the bestselling The Art of War.

Thomas M. Sterner is the founder and CEO of the Practicing Mind Institute. He is a popular and in-demand speaker and coach, who works with high-performance industry groups and individuals, including athletes. An accomplished musician and composer, he has also worked in the visual arts and as a recording studio engineer.

TJ HOISINGTON is the founder of Hoisington Leadership International, an organization dedicated to helping individuals and organizations reach their unlimited potential. Instrumental in creating two multi million-dollar corporations, Hoisington has spent nearly half his life discovering the habits and strategies of the world’s top achievers.

Tom Basso is a renowned hedge fund manager, the Founder and former President of Trendstat Capital Management, and the Chairman of Standpoint Funds. Known as “Mr. Serenity” for his disciplined, calm trading approach, Tom was twelve when he bought his first mutual fund with money earned from delivering newspapers. He has helped clients worldwide with his expertise in stocks, bonds, options, commodities/futures, and FOREX.

TOM HOPKINS carries the standard as a master sales trainer and is recognized as the world’s leading authority on selling techniques and salesmanship.

TRACEY THOMSON is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of TRUTHPLANE®. Tracey advises the world’s top companies and individuals on their biggest questions around communication and body language.

Tracy Spears is an internationally recognized speaker, trainer, and thought leader. Her broad expertise, combined with her relatable and passionate delivery, have made her one of the most in-demand speakers in America. Tracy is the founder of the Exceptional Leaders Lab and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Trish O’Sullivan is a licensed clinical social worker, a senior dharma teacher in the Kwan Um School of Zen, and a certified yoga teacher. In addition to her private psychotherapy practice, she conducts Traya training programs for psychotherapists and yoga therapy practitioners.

TRUTZ HARDO is a well-known expert on reincarnation and regression therapy. He holds seminars in Europe, Australia, USA and India. He has appeared on several television programmes.