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Grundlægger - biografi

En introduktion til Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar er humanitær leder, spirituel lærer og fredsambassadør. Hans vision om et stressfrit og voldsfrit samfund har, gennem projekter og Art of Living kurser, forenet millioner af mennesker over hele verden.

Begyndelsen

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar blev født i Sydindien i 1956. Han var et velbegavet barn, der i en alder af fire år var i stand til at recitere dele af Bhagavad Gita, et oldgammelt Sanskrit skrift, og han blev tit set meditere. Hans første lærer var Sudhakar Chaturvedi, som havde et langt samarbejde med Mahatma Gandhi. I en alder af sytten år, i 1973, havde Sri Sri bestået eksamen i både Vedisk litteratur og fysik.

Grundlæggelsen af Art of Living og IAHV

Sri Sri gik ind i en ti-dages stilheds periode i Shimoga, der ligger i den indiske stat Karnataka. Sudarshan Kriya, en kraftfuld åndedrætsteknik, blev skabt. Med tiden blev Sudarshan Kriya hjørnestenen i Art of Living kurserne.

Sri Sri grundlagde Art of Living som en international, ikke-for-profit, uddannelses- og humanitær organisation. Dens uddannelses- og selvudviklingsprogammer tilbyder kraftfulde redskaber til stressforløsning og skaber en følelse af velvære. Da de ikke kun appellerer til en speciel befolkning, har disse øvelser vist sig effektive over hele verden og i alle samfundslag.

I 1997 grundlagde Sri Sri også IAHV (the International Association for Human Values), den Internationale Sammenslutning for Menneskelige Værdier, for at koordinere bæredygtige udviklingsprojekter, fremme de menneskelige værdier og koordinere konfliktløsning i samarbejde med Art of Living. I Indien, Afrika og Syd Amerika, står frivillige fra de to søsterorganisationer i spidsen for bæredygtig vækst i landsamfund, og de er allerede nået ud til over 36.000 landsbyer.

Inspirerer til service og globaliserer visdom

Som fremtrædende humanitær leder har Sri Sri`s programmer ydet støtte til mennesker fra et bredt udsnit af befolkningen – bland andet ofre for naturkatastrofer, overlevende efter terrorangreb og krig, børn fra marginaliserede befolkningsgrupper og samfund i konflikt. Styrken i hans budskab har, ved hjælp af en stor gruppe frivillige, der driver disse projekter frem i kritiske områder over hele verden, inspireret til en bølge af service baseret på spiritualitet.

Som spirituel leder har Sri Sri genoplivet yoga- og meditationstraditionerne og fremlagt dem i en form der er relevant for det 21. århundrede. Udover at give nyt liv til oldgammel visdom, har Sri Sri skabt nye teknikker til personlig og social transformation. Bland andet Sudarshan Kriya®, som har hjulpet millioner af mennesker til stresslindring og til at mærke deres indre energikilde og finde fred i dagligdagen. På bare 29 år har hans programmer forøget livskvaliteten hos deltagere i 151 lande.

En fredsfigur

Som fredsambassadør spiller Sri Sri en fremtrædende rolle ved konfliktløsning og han udbreder sin vision om ikke-vold ved offentlige møder og forsamlinger over hele verden. Da han betragtes som en neutral skikkelse med en enkelt dagsorden for fred, repræsenterer han et håb for mennesker i konflikt/kamp. Han har især modtaget anerkendelse for at bringe stridende parter til forhandlingsbordet i Iraq, Elfenbenskysten, Kashmir og Bihar. Regeringen i Karnataka, Indien, udpegede Sri Sri til formand for modtagelseskomiteen ved 500 års højtideligheden i anledning af Krishnadevarayas kroning. Sri Sri er også bestyrelsesmedlem i Amarnath Shrine, udnævnt af regeringen i Jammu og Kashmir, Indien.

Gennem sine initiativer og taler har Sri Sri igen og igen understreget behovet for at styrke menneskelige værdier og anerkende medmenneskelighed som vores højeste identitet. At fremelske harmoni mellem forskellige trosretninger og at opfordre til multi-kulturel uddannelse, som middel mod fanatisme, er vigtige elementer i hans forsøg på at opnå vedvarende fred på vores planet.

Hans arbejde har berørt millioner af mennesker over hele verden, uafhængig af race, nationalitet og religion, med budskaberne om, en ”one-world-family”; at en indre og ydre fred er muligt; og at et stress- og voldsfrit samfund kan skabes gennem service og genoplivning af menneskelige værdier.

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Sri Sri Tour program  

 
24th Feb 2012 - 26th Feb 2012
New Delhi, Delhi,
India

25 Feb : Interaction with Sri Sri from 3 to 5 pm IST at Hindu College, Delhi University 26 Feb: Maha Satsang from 6 pm IST at Japanese Park, Rohini
6th Mar 2012 - 7th Mar 2012
Indore, Madhya Pradesh,
India

 

Hvad Internationale ledere siger

 

"His Holiness’ initiatives consider human beings in their entirety, and heal the body, mind and spirit. The Art of Living is one of the rare NGOs which works at the grass root level, close to the population and goes to the core of the problem"
Djedje Dano Sebastien, Minister of National Reconciliation, Ivory Coast.

" H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’ projects that are being implemented in prisons in a far away country – my country – Croatia, are making life a little easier for our people there. You have made a mark, made a difference, and that is the greatest thing a human being can contribute in his lifetime"
Her Excellency Dr. Vesna Pusic, Vice-President, Republic of Croatia

" I am proud to be a part of that group that is helping to create important bonds, and look forward to working with the man of peace, man of vision, man of compassion and a man of action. We certainly need that in the world today.  "
Congresswoman, United States, Jan Schowski (IL)

" I have met many NGOs - representatives of indigenous people - and they have made it clear that economic development alone does not suffice. The common future of our one world family is rooted in the awareness that we have only borrowed mother earth from the generations to come. The Art of Living is not the end, but it is the beginning for everybody and everything. It is the way to harmony."
~ Hon. Ruud Lubbers, Former Prime Minister, The Netherlands

"I commend Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's emphasis on the inculcation of human values in all walks of life. Mere material progress, in the absence of concomitant development of the basic life-sustaining cultural and spiritual ideals, will not help our society in the long-run. The Art of Living Foundation is both an easy-to-understand philosophy and an easy-to-practice activity. "
Leader of Opposition & former Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee

"We need more than ever the contribution of men and women of faith who defend and promote the human values that bind us together.The values you (His Holiness) champion,including non-violence,compassion and the sanctity of all life,go to the heart of what the United Nations stands for."
United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon

"Through its manifold activities, The Art of Living Foundation has made important contributions to transmit Human Values across the globe."
Dr. Manmohan Singh, Hon. Prime Minister of India

"There are big powers who have big might, but they are not able unite the hearts and minds of people. This work can be done only by a spiritual leader."
Iraqi Prime Minister, Nouri al Maliki

"The Art of Living Foundation is one of India's stars. It has an incredible -- actually incredible -- following that cuts through all religions, cultures and backgrounds, a very, very difficult thing to do in today's world."
Vice-President, United States of America,Joe Biden

"The teachings of His Holiness provide the world with a road-map for love, justice and harmony. His spiritual and humanitarian actions are worthy of praise since it is rare to find people so dedicated to the human cause. His knowledge, service and unwavering commitment to peace, drive thousands of volunteers towards community service."
President, Mauritius,His Excellency Sir Anerood Jugnauth

"His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is seen as an international figure who has been spreading the message of peace and harmony throughout the world."
Former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickramasinghe

"We welcome the delegation with open arms and hearts. We welcome you as our brother and we are ready to work hand in hand with you."
Shia leader of Iraq, Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Yaqubi

"Where ever The Art of Living Foundation builds- builds the world. With that simple message, if that’s something we can replicate in every community, in every country across the globe, this will be a peaceful and non-violent world to live in, for the benefit of all the future generations."
PA, United States, Congressman Jim Gerlac

"The Art of Living leads with an open mind to education, and that education leads to choice. It opened my eyes to how development could or would occur in the future."
Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences, Dr. Myron S. Scholes

"My NGO, Transparency International, is fighting corruption all over the world, and it has been energized, inspired, and strengthened by H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar."
Founder & Chairman of Advisory Board, Transparency International, Germany, Prof. Dr. Peter Eigen

"It is indeed imperative to initiate programs for re-establishing human values in society and enhancing ideas for global harmony. I extend my deep admiration and appreciation for your work."
Former Prime Minister of Norway, Mr. Thorbjørn Jagland

 

International Honors

"I share this award with all those people who stand for a violence-free and stress-free society. This award is not for a person or personality, but for a principle that stands for the ideal of a 'one world family' and cultural plurality." Sri Sri on receiving the 2009 Culture in Balance Award

Doktorgrader

"Sri Sri's mission om at forene verden i en voldsfri global familie, har inspireret millioner verden over." Chancellor of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, (India), Dr Mrunalini Devi Puar da han overrakte Sri Sri hans Dokotorgrad"

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Dage

29. oktober 2008 blev deklareret Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Dag i Texas, USA."

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