Gurudev
8 Astonishing Tendencies of the Mind: Knowing Them Will Change What You Think You Know About Your Own Mind
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar┃Posted: December 23, 2018 1. When the mind dies, love dawns. Whenever there is...
Spirituality vs. Religion: How One Can Overcome the Problems of the Other by Making Peace Possible
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar┃Posted: December 14, 2018 As a person grows, so does their outlook towards life....
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Spiritual Leader, Global Humanitarian, Peace Ambassador and Founder, Art of Living Foundation
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian whose mission of uniting the world into a violence-free global family has inspired millions the world over to broaden their spheres of responsibility and work towards the betterment of the world. An icon of non-violence, he seeks global peace through service and fostering human values.
In 1981, he started the Art of Living Foundation, an international nonprofit educational and humanitarian organization with a presence in over 150 countries.
He developed a powerful breathing technique called Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) that makes use of the relation between breath and emotions by including specific rhythms of breath that harmonize the body, mind and emotions and help individuals find relief from stress. In 1997, he founded the International Association for Human Values, a humanitarian organization that advances human values in political, economic, and social spheres. He is also an author of several books on how to live a life of greater happiness and contentment.
Gurudev has been a leading proponent of integrating ethics and integrity in business and government through major international initiatives and keynote addresses in international symposiums. A leading activist in human development and social transformation, Gurudev’s initiatives include conflict resolution, disaster and trauma relief, environmental conservation, prisoner rehabilitation programs, youth leadership, women’s empowerment, campaigns against female foeticide and child labor, and education. Gurudev has revived ancient techniques that were traditionally kept exclusive, and made them available to the world. Through personal interactions, teachings and humanitarian initiatives, Gurudev has reached out to millions of people worldwide.
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Drop The Past And Move Forward Into The New Year Afresh: Accept Challenges, Share Comforts, Spread Knowledge And Love
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar | Posted on 01.01.2019 Time...
Inspire Your Heart Today with these 12 Inspiring Quotes on Love
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar┃Posted: February 07, 2019 1....
How to Overcome Mental Turmoil: Know What Buddha Advised His Disciple Centuries Ago
By Volunteer Writer | Posted: March 01, 2019 There is a story...
Your Mind is Like a Mirror: Why Get Caught Up In The Images - Instead Just Reflect
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar|Posted: March 05, 2019 The mind...
Gurudev and the FARC
As part of his global initiatives for peace, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar traveled in June 2015 to Bogotá, Colombia and Havana, Cuba to meet president Santos, victims of the armed conflict in Colombia and FARC peace delegation