The Art of Silence (Part 2) in presence of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Jan 2-6 , 2026

The ceremony of Upanayanam marks the beginning of a new phase in a person’s life: the initiation of Vedic studies.

Upanayanam is one of the traditional samskaras, or ‘purification rites’, that are prescribed in the Vedic way of life. These samskaras, sixteen of which are considered as the main ones, mark the turning points, where we enter a new stage of our life. The samskaras are said to make us eligible for attaining the highest good, in two ways: by removing the impurities we have acquired, and bestowing beneficial qualities on us.

Upanayanam is a Sanskrit word, which literally means moving closer to higher knowledge, to the master. The ceremony of Upanayanam marks the beginning of a new phase in a person’s life: the initiation of Vedic studies. Sandhyavandanam consists of excerpts from the Vedas to be performed thrice daily at morning, at noon, and in the evening.

Pre-requisites:

  • Anyone above the age of 8 years can attend the course, however, please see the subsequent information about children under 18 yrs of age and women.
  • Children under 18 yrs of age can be enrolled in the course only if one or both parents are also attending the course.
  • Parents who plan to enroll younger children are requested to use their discretion to make sure children can sit through the full course.
  • Women who are on the first four days of the cycle, on the first day of the Upnayanam course, cannot attend the course. If the cycle starts on the second, third or fourth day of the course, they can continue the course.
  • Those who have been initiated as a child may sign up as a new participant.
The Art of Silence (Part 2) in presence of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Jan 2-6 , 2026
Time:
The course starts on 2nd (Friday) at 15:00 and finishes on 6th (Tuesday) at 14:00
Location:
JW Marriott Hotel Berlin,
Stauffenbergstrasse 26, 10785 Berlin
Teacher:
Teacher To be Announced
Contact:
Julia, europe.info@artofliving.org
Course language(s):
English
Contact:
Julia, europe.info@artofliving.org
Course Id: P01110

Notes:


There will be two parallel courses:

1. Regular Silence Course
Prerequisite: completion of Art of Living Part 1 Course (learned the Sudarshan Kriya).

2. Intensive Silence Course
Prerequisite: completion of three Silence courses and Sahaj Samadhi Meditation.
This option includes an extended period of silence with longer meditations.

After registering for either the Standard or Gold package below, you will receive a form where you can indicate whether you wish to join the Regular or Intensive course.

 

For Gold Package registration click Here

Gold Package includes:


- Reserved seating in a dedicated section close to the stage
- Yogamat
- Meditation chair
- A Water bottle per day

 

Important remarks:

  • Pre-requisites: completion of the Art of Living Part 1 (Meditation and Breath Workshop or Happiness Program) 
  • Only Yoga mat will be provided
  • Translation: the course is conducted in English, if you need translation please let us know at least 15 days before the course starts by writing an email to europe.info@artofliving.org
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