HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 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 HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was unveiled at the John F Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington DC. This document in the form of a proposed resolution of the general assembly of the United Nations represents HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s vision for a 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.

HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 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

On March 9, 2007, under HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s leadership, Dalit, and upper caste leaders came together, and vowed to end untouchability at the Truth & Reconciliation Conference in New Delhi. The gathering culminated in the leaders taking a pledge to implement a seven-point action plan to spread the spirit of reconciliation to every corner of India.

HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar addressing the 'Religions and Peace: From Terrorism to Global Ethics,' conference at the historic Kremlin Palace in June 2005. HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar called upon all leaders to sow the seeds of love, and harmony in every corner of the world.

HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at the Interfaith Conference for World Religious Leaders in Sevilla, Spain. HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has played a vital role in promoting interfaith dialogue. He encourages individuals to follow their chosen spiritual path while honoring the path of others.