The Art of Living
Operating in 152 countries, The Art of Living Foundation (AOLF) is a non-profit, educational and humanitarian organization founded in 1981 by the world-renown philanthropist and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. All of AOLF’s programs are guided by Gurudev’s philosophy: “Unless we have a stress-free mind and a violence-free society, we cannot achieve world peace.” The AOLF community is diverse and attracts people from all walks of life backgrounds and religious orientations.
AOLF offers numerous highly effective educational and self-development programs and tools that facilitate the elimination of stress and foster deep and profound inner peace, happiness and well-being for all individuals. These programs, which include breathing techniques, meditation, yoga, and practical wisdom for daily living, have helped millions around the world to completely transform their lives.
In addition to these courses offered globally, AOLF, working in collaboration with The International Association for Human Values (IAHV), has successfully implemented numerous humanitarian projects and service initiatives including conflict resolution programs, disaster relief, sustainable rural development, empowerment of women, prisoner rehabilitation, education for all, and environmental sustainability.
It has been said of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar that not since Mahatma Gandhi has one person united so many people of different races, religions, traditions, economic and social status, and nationalities, creating a One World spiritual family across the globe. Gurudev’s message is simple: “Love and wisdom can prevail over hatred and violence.” Happily this message is not just a slogan but through AOLF has been and continues to be translated into action and results.
Memberships
CONGO (Conference of NGOs in Consultative Status with ECOSOC of the United Nations), Geneva and New York
- International Alliance against Hunger
- UN Mental Health Committee and UN Committee on Aging, New York
- International Union for Health Promotion and Education, Paris
- NGO Forum for Health, Geneva
Art of Living celebrated
- Human Values Week in Louisiana – February 23, 2007
- Human Values Week in Baltimore – March 25 - March 31, 2007
- Human Values Week in Columbia – March 2007
- Art of Living Foundation day – in Syracuse – May 7, 2004
Contact Us
Canadian Headquarters:
International Art of Living Center
13 Chemin de L’infinite
St. Mathieu du Parc, Quebec,
G0X 1N0, Canada
Phone: +1-819-532-3328
Fax: +1-819-532-2033
Email: artdevivre@artofliving.org
