http://www.artofliving.org

As a Non-Governmental Organization, Art of Living Foundation works in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, participating in a variety of committees and activities relating to health, education, sustainable development and conflict resolution.

The Art of Living reinforces human values and brings people from varied social, economic, geographic, cultural and religious backgrounds together in a spirit of Service and Celebration.

His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

"The values that enhance life are confidence, cooperation, compassion, love, enthusiasm, faith and knowledge. These values come only through spirit. We think we can find happiness or comfort through the material, yet we know that material comfort alone is not sufficient or complete.

Happiness is a quality of consciousness. It does depend on matter, but to a far greater degree, it depends on attitude and understanding… Living the spiritual values makes your personality solid and strong."

Even as a young child Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was of a spiritual disposition - often found in peaceful meditation at a very tender age. At the age of four, His parents discovered Him reciting verses from the Bhagavad Gita.

Throughout His teens, He studied with many renowned spiritual masters and became a scholar of Vedic literature, along with an advanced degree in modern science by age seventeen.

In 1982, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar began to teach the Sudarshan Kriya®, a powerful breathing technique which eliminates stress and brings one completely into the present moment. Today this program is taught in over 140 countries as part of the Art of Living Course. Millions of people around the world have experienced physical and emotional healing from these programs which help eliminate stress and create a sense of belonging.

Today, Sri Sri travels & teaches internationally, reminding us that the great spiritual traditions have common goals and values. His simple message of love, practical wisdom, and compassion continues to inspire people from all walks of life, and He encourages everyone to follow their chosen religious or spiritual path while honoring the path of others. Sri Sri is the founder of the Art of Living Foundation and the International Association for Human Values.

Facts about the Art of Living course

• It is part of the training for NASA astronauts.
• Part of the curriculum in eight German universities, Masachusettes Institute of Technology etc.
• Part of the training for Miss India contestants.
• Part of the training for schoolteachers in Switzerland.
• Positive results of Sudarshan Kriya have been acknowledged by the World Health Organization, All India Institute of Medical Sciences etc.
  
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