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  1. Resolving a deadlock between the government and the people

    Gujjar Protests, India Gujjars, a minority group in Rajasthan, India launched massive protests across the government that led to clashes with police, deaths, and a deadlock with the state government. Invited by the Rajasthan government, Gurudev Sri Sri Ra ...
  2. Easing Tensions In A Disputed Land

    Amarnath Land Dispute (2008) Gurudev helped resolve religious tensions and violence that had escalated over the Amarnath land dispute in Kashmir, Northern India. Amarnath Shrine, in Muslim dominated Kashmir, is an important Hindu pilgrimage site. Yet it l ...
  3. Celebrating Women

    The 2nd International Women’s Conference Date: June 8-10, 2007 Gurudev speaks: His Holiness Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s inaugural address on June 8, 2007 Good ideas come to you when you are relaxed. For your intuition to be heightened, for the Gnana Sh ...
  4. FAQ17

    FAQ question:  What is the significance of the breath? Why is it so important? FAQ answer:  Breathing is normally an unconscious process. The breath is the link between the body, mind and spirit. When the mind is free of fear, guilt and anger, and is more ...
  5. FAQ16

    FAQ question:  What is a satsang? I noticed The Art of Living organizes events called satsangs where there is a lot of singing and dancing, like a party. It looks like a lot of fun, but what has that to do with stress relief or promoting human values? FAQ ...
  6. FAQ15

    FAQ question:  How long has the Art of Living Part I course been taught? FAQ answer:  Since the early 1980's. Since then millions of people from different backgrounds, religions and cultures have done the course globally. ...
  7. FAQ14

    FAQ question:  Is it a self development program or something spiritual? FAQ answer:  It's both! The basis of spirituality is simply knowing ourselves better. You will find that the Art of Living Course releases layers of stress without effort. You wi ...
  8. FAQ13

    Where do the techniques come from? India? Yoga? Many of the techniques used in our programs are indeed based on yoga, and it is also true to say that ‘the East’ in general has a long tradition of ways of dealing with stress. You might say that eastern cul ...
  9. FAQ12

    So, can anyone take part in a program? Yes! The courses are open to people of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and traditions from across the world. They do not conflict with any person’s existing religious or spiritual practices. "We identify ourselv ...
  10. FAQ11

    FAQ question:  How can I become a member of your organization? FAQ answer:  There is no formal membership process. A member could be anyone who would like to come for a course, volunteer (see previous FAQ, No. 13) or donate. If you would like to participa ...