Sri Sri is engaged in bridging
religious, social, ideological and economic divides in society by enlivening
the ancient Indian ideal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (One World Family). He
reminds us that diverse traditions and cultures have their roots in the same
basic human values of peace, compassion, truth, belongingness and
non-violence. The Art of Living serves the society with a
non-denominational, secular and holistic approach.
In February 2006, at the Art of Living Foundation's 25th anniversary
celebrations in Bangalore, India, an estimated 2.5 million people from 110
countries gathered to celebrate the spirit of service and togetherness. The
historic gathering included 1,000 leaders from all the ten main religious
traditions of the world and 750 key political figures from around the world.
It was the largest recorded global meditation for world peace in history. In March 2007,the Universal Declaration of Human Values, authoured by Sri
Sri was unveiled at the John F Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts in
Washington DC. This document in the form of a proposed resolution of the
general assembly of the United Nations represents Sri Sri’s vision for fresh
approach to fostering understanding and harmonious coexistence between
different peoples and cultures. In January 2005, he gave the keynote address at the First World Congress of
Imams and Rabbis for Peace held in Brussels. Sri Sri has hosted and facilitated several dialogues and reconciliation
events between different caste groups in various parts of India. Earlier in
2002, he had hosted a three-day conference at the Art of Living
International Centre in Bangalore to showcase the contribution of the Dalits
to the rich heritage of India |