Christie's Previews the Ponahalo Diamonds Before Auction

The transcript discusses the Diamond Empowerment Fund's early days and the speaker's journey in the diamond industry. At the Clinton Global Initiative, the speaker met Jennifer Oppenheimer, who introduced them to the SIDA Institute, now known as the Maharishi Institute in South Africa. This free college, unique in Africa, offers business education and encourages students to return to their communities to share their knowledge. The institute also incorporates meditation into its curriculum.

What was the primary reason the narrator wanted to learn more about the diamond industry?

• To understand the origins of diamonds and their impact

• To find new business partners

• To learn about diamond cutting techniques

• To explore new markets for diamonds

Who introduced the narrator to the Maharishi Institute?

• A diamond industry colleague

• Jennifer from the Oppenheimer family

• A student from the Maharishi Institute

• A member of the Clinton Global Initiative

How many students were enrolled at the Maharishi Institute at the time?

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 3,000

• 4,000

What is the Maharishi Institute known for?

• Specializing in meditation techniques

• Offering courses in diamond cutting

• Being the only free business school in Africa

• Providing scholarships for international students

What unique practice do students at the Maharishi Institute engage in?

• Martial arts

• Meditation

• Public speaking

• Yoga