His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Awards and Honours received

SELECT HONORS

Culture in Balance Award, Germany, 2009
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, was conferred with the 2009 Culture in Balance Award in Dresden, Germany in recognition of his outstanding contribution to all the facets of culture, and for his commitment to global cultural balance.

Prof. Gesine Schwan, candidate for the 2009 German presidential elections praised Ravi Shankar for his peace efforts, global service projects, and valuable counsel on the various social and political issues facing the world.

'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,'

The Order of the Pole Star, Mongolia, 2006
HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was conferred the Order of the Pole Star, the top civilian, and military honor of Mongolia in recognition of the contribution the Art of Living has made to the nation. The award was conferred by the President of Mongolia, Nambaryn Enkhbayar in Ulan Bator at a reception held in the Presidential Palace on August 24, 2006. Receiving the award, HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, “It (the award) is an honor not to a person but to the ancient philosophy, and spiritual tradition of India.”

HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s work in Mongolia is widely appreciated by people from all sections of society. In February 2006, HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was conferred the Mongolian Prime Minister’s Award at the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Art of Living held in Bangalore.

Dara Shikoh National Award for Harmony, India, 2005
The Inter Faith Harmony Foundation of India, a group floated by Indian Muslims, honored HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar with the prestigious Dara Shikoh National Award for Harmony for 2005 in August that year. Prominent philosopher, and statesman Dr Karan Singh presented the award to HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in a function held in New Delhi.

According to Khwaja Dr Iftikar Ahmed, Founding President, the award was presented to HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar “for the remarkable work done by him in promoting peace, interfaith dialogue, and conflict resolution”. Accepting the honor, HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar emphasized the need for awakening the fundamental unity of the human family.

National Veterans Foundation Award, USA, 2007
HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar received the National Veterans Foundation Award in recognition of his outstanding service to returning veterans, and their families. Floyd ‘Shad’ Meshad, President, and Founder of the National Veterans Foundation, presented the award during the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Art of Living in Washington DC in March 2007. HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was honored for his programs for veterans, and their families who suffer from a multitude of psychological, and emotional problems.The Art of Living initiated a series of ‘The Project Welcome Home Troops’ programs to help veterans and their families over the trauma of wars.

In his speech at the award ceremony, Mr Meshad said, “The program that I recently completed along with key staff members of the National Veterans’ Foundation showed me the impact that the breathing techniques can have in healing traumatic emotional experiences. Anything we can do to bring our troops peace of mind, and let them come back, and reintegrate into society, is worth its weight in gold.”

The Global Humanitarian Award, USA, 2005
HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was presented ‘The Global Humanitarian Award’ by the Governor of the State of Illinois, Rob Blagojevich on May 14, 2005. The award was conferred on HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for exemplifying the highest ideals of humanitarian service, for his steadfast devotion to inspiring healthy living, and fostering universal harmony.

The Sant Shri Dnyaneshwara World Peace Prize, India, 2007
HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was conferred the prestigious Sant Shri Dnyaneshwara World Peace Prize 2006 in recognition of his contribution in spreading the culture of peace in the world. The award is instituted by the World Peace Centre (Alandi), India and Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT), Pune, India.

World Venerates Wisdom

The world has revered the wisdom, and vision of His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar by venerating him with numerous awards, and honors. His vision of a violence-free, stress-free society through the reawakening of human values has been recognized, and appreciated the world over. Over the years, HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been bestowed with several national, and international awards, including the top state honors, and awards instituted by governments, and reputed organizations.

HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been honored for his contribution to humanity in the fields of conflict resolution, peace keeping, and for promoting human values. Each of the honors is an endorsement ,and appreciation of the philosophy of peace, and representation of his vision for a “One World Family”.

LIST OF AWARDS

University Doctorates

Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa, Bangalore University, India, 2009
Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa, Nagarjuna University, India, 2008
Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa, Maharaja Sayajirao University, India, 2007
Doctor of Science, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India, 2007
Doctor of Philosophy (Holistic Medicine), Open International University for Complementary Medicine in Sri Lanka, 2006
Honorary Doctorate from Kuvempu University, India, 2004

International Honors

Culture in Balance Award, Dresden, (Germany), Oct. 10, 2009
Professor Honoris Causa, Szent Istvan University, Budapest, (Hungary), June 24, 2009
The Ball of Peace awarded by The Peace Doves, Norway, June 13, 2009
Phoenix Award, Atlanta, USA, 2008
Honorary Citizenship, and Goodwill Ambassador, Houston, USA, 2008
Proclamation of Commendation, New Jersey, 2008
Architect of World Peace Award, India, 2008
'Light of East’ National Award, India, 2008
Honored by United Nations Millennium Campaign (UNMC) for his contributions towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals, 2007
Honored by the city of Washington DC by proclaiming the week of his visit as ‘Human Values Week’ in March 2007
National Veterans Foundation Award, USA, 2007
Leadership Award for Extraordinary Promotion of World Peace, and Harmony by Amity University, New Delhi, 2007
Honorary Citizenship by City of Baltimore, Canada, 2006
Honorary Citizen of the city of Calgary, Canada, 2006
Centennial 2006 Medallion by the Legislative Assembly of Calgary, Canada, 2006
The 2006 International Peace Award by ‘For the Love of Children Society of Alberta Canada’, 2006
The Humanitarian Award by the city of Brampton, Ontario, 2006
Order of the Pole Star, Mongolia, 2006
Peter the Great First Grade Award, Russia, 2006
Mongolian Prime Minister’s Award, Mongolia, 2006
Dara Shikoh National Award for Harmony, New Delhi, India, 2005
Global Humanitarian Award, Illinois, USA, 2005
Bharat Shiromani Award, New Delhi, India, 2004
Mahavir-Mahatma Award India, 2005
The Illustrious Visitors Award, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2004
Phoenix Award, USA, 2002
Guru Mahatmya Award by Government of Maharashtra, India, 1997
Nominated to the Advisory Board of Yale Divinity School, USA, 1990
Title of Yoga Shiromani (Supreme Jewel of Yoga) by the President of India, 1986

His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day

October 29th, 2008, Irving, Texas, USA
July 4th- 6th, 2008, Edison, New Jersey, USA
July 29, 2007, Pomona, California, USA
March 28, 2007, Washington DC, USA
December 4, 2006, Regina, Canada
November 25, 2006, Windsor, Canada
November 21, 2006, Surrey, Canada
November 21, 2006, Richmond, Canada
September 13, 2006, Ottawa, Canada
September 10, 2006, Halifax, Canada
September 7, 2006, Edmonton, Canada
June 28, 2002, Chicago, Illinois, USA
May 8, 2002, Beverly Hills, California, USA
April 29, 2002, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
January 10, 2002, Austin, Texas, USA
August 26, 2000, Washington DC, USA
June 28, 2002, Chicago, Illinois, USA
May 8, 2002, Beverley Hills, California, USA
April, 2002, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
January 10, 2002, Austin, Texas, USA
August 26, 2000, Austin, Texas, USA


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Prof. Gesine Schwan, candidate for the 2009 German presidential elections praised Ravi Shankar for his peace efforts, global service projects, and valuable counsel on the various social and political issues facing the world. '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,' The Order of the Pole Star, Mongolia, 2006 HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was conferred the Order of the Pole Star, the top civilian, and military honor of Mongolia in recognition of the contribution the Art of Living has made to the nation. The award was conferred by the President of Mongolia, Nambaryn Enkhbayar in Ulan Bator at a reception held in the Presidential Palace on August 24, 2006. Receiving the award, HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, “It (the award) is an honor not to a person but to the ancient philosophy, and spiritual tradition of India.” HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s work in Mongolia is widely appreciated by people from all sections of society. In February 2006, HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was conferred the Mongolian Prime Minister’s Award at the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Art of Living held in Bangalore. Dara Shikoh National Award for Harmony, India, 2005 The Inter Faith Harmony Foundation of India, a group floated by Indian Muslims, honored HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar with the prestigious Dara Shikoh National Award for Harmony for 2005 in August that year. Prominent philosopher, and statesman Dr Karan Singh presented the award to HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in a function held in New Delhi. According to Khwaja Dr Iftikar Ahmed, Founding President, the award was presented to HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar “for the remarkable work done by him in promoting peace, interfaith dialogue, and conflict resolution”. Accepting the honor, HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar emphasized the need for awakening the fundamental unity of the human family. National Veterans Foundation Award, USA, 2007 HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar received the National Veterans Foundation Award in recognition of his outstanding service to returning veterans, and their families. Floyd ‘Shad’ Meshad, President, and Founder of the National Veterans Foundation, presented the award during the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Art of Living in Washington DC in March 2007. HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was honored for his programs for veterans, and their families who suffer from a multitude of psychological, and emotional problems.The Art of Living initiated a series of ‘The Project Welcome Home Troops’ programs to help veterans and their families over the trauma of wars. In his speech at the award ceremony, Mr Meshad said, “The program that I recently completed along with key staff members of the National Veterans’ Foundation showed me the impact that the breathing techniques can have in healing traumatic emotional experiences. Anything we can do to bring our troops peace of mind, and let them come back, and reintegrate into society, is worth its weight in gold.” The Global Humanitarian Award, USA, 2005 HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was presented ‘The Global Humanitarian Award’ by the Governor of the State of Illinois, Rob Blagojevich on May 14, 2005. The award was conferred on HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for exemplifying the highest ideals of humanitarian service, for his steadfast devotion to inspiring healthy living, and fostering universal harmony. The Sant Shri Dnyaneshwara World Peace Prize, India, 2007 HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was conferred the prestigious Sant Shri Dnyaneshwara World Peace Prize 2006 in recognition of his contribution in spreading the culture of peace in the world. The award is instituted by the World Peace Centre (Alandi), India and Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT), Pune, India. World Venerates Wisdom The world has revered the wisdom, and vision of His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar by venerating him with numerous awards, and honors. His vision of a violence-free, stress-free society through the reawakening of human values has been recognized, and appreciated the world over. Over the years, HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been bestowed with several national, and international awards, including the top state honors, and awards instituted by governments, and reputed organizations. HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been honored for his contribution to humanity in the fields of conflict resolution, peace keeping, and for promoting human values. Each of the honors is an endorsement ,and appreciation of the philosophy of peace, and representation of his vision for a “One World Family”. LIST OF AWARDS University Doctorates Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa, Bangalore University, India, 2009 Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa, Nagarjuna University, India, 2008 Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa, Maharaja Sayajirao University, India, 2007 Doctor of Science, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India, 2007 Doctor of Philosophy (Holistic Medicine), Open International University for Complementary Medicine in Sri Lanka, 2006 Honorary Doctorate from Kuvempu University, India, 2004 International Honors Culture in Balance Award, Dresden, (Germany), Oct. 10, 2009 Professor Honoris Causa, Szent Istvan University, Budapest, (Hungary), June 24, 2009 The Ball of Peace awarded by The Peace Doves, Norway, June 13, 2009 Phoenix Award, Atlanta, USA, 2008 Honorary Citizenship, and Goodwill Ambassador, Houston, USA, 2008 Proclamation of Commendation, New Jersey, 2008 Architect of World Peace Award, India, 2008 'Light of East’ National Award, India, 2008 Honored by United Nations Millennium Campaign (UNMC) for his contributions towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals, 2007 Honored by the city of Washington DC by proclaiming the week of his visit as ‘Human Values Week’ in March 2007 National Veterans Foundation Award, USA, 2007 Leadership Award for Extraordinary Promotion of World Peace, and Harmony by Amity University, New Delhi, 2007 Honorary Citizenship by City of Baltimore, Canada, 2006 Honorary Citizen of the city of Calgary, Canada, 2006 Centennial 2006 Medallion by the Legislative Assembly of Calgary, Canada, 2006 The 2006 International Peace Award by ‘For the Love of Children Society of Alberta Canada’, 2006 The Humanitarian Award by the city of Brampton, Ontario, 2006 Order of the Pole Star, Mongolia, 2006 Peter the Great First Grade Award, Russia, 2006 Mongolian Prime Minister’s Award, Mongolia, 2006 Dara Shikoh National Award for Harmony, New Delhi, India, 2005 Global Humanitarian Award, Illinois, USA, 2005 Bharat Shiromani Award, New Delhi, India, 2004 Mahavir-Mahatma Award India, 2005 The Illustrious Visitors Award, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2004 Phoenix Award, USA, 2002 Guru Mahatmya Award by Government of Maharashtra, India, 1997 Nominated to the Advisory Board of Yale Divinity School, USA, 1990 Title of Yoga Shiromani (Supreme Jewel of Yoga) by the President of India, 1986 His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day October 29th, 2008, Irving, Texas, USA July 4th- 6th, 2008, Edison, New Jersey, USA July 29, 2007, Pomona, California, USA March 28, 2007, Washington DC, USA December 4, 2006, Regina, Canada November 25, 2006, Windsor, Canada November 21, 2006, Surrey, Canada November 21, 2006, Richmond, Canada September 13, 2006, Ottawa, Canada September 10, 2006, Halifax, Canada September 7, 2006, Edmonton, Canada June 28, 2002, Chicago, Illinois, USA May 8, 2002, Beverly Hills, California, USA April 29, 2002, Atlanta, Georgia, USA January 10, 2002, Austin, Texas, USA August 26, 2000, Washington DC, USA June 28, 2002, Chicago, Illinois, USA May 8, 2002, Beverley Hills, California, USA April, 2002, Atlanta, Georgia, USA January 10, 2002, Austin, Texas, USA August 26, 2000, Austin, Texas, USA