International Day of Happiness

With Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Happiness Week Celebration

March 17-23, 2025

Meditation: A Global Happiness Revolution

For four decades, Gurudev has inspired millions to discover the power within; transforming individuals, communities, and nations. From ending wars and facilitating the surrender of militants to revolutionizing education, and empowering farmers, Gurudev has used meditation to bring about profound change. His efforts have transformed countless lives of prison inmates, rural women and have also helped build drug-free campuses for youth, foster corporate well-being, and promote global harmony, impacting millions in over 180 countries.

In 2012, the UN designated March 20 as International Day of Happiness. For this historic event, Gurudev will lead a live session for the Global Happiness Program and conduct a meditation on March 20, 2025, 8am IST on the Sattva App.

Happiness in Action

Gurudev establishes The Art of Living.

1981

Gurudev is invited to address the Scottish Parliament at Edinburgh, UK.

2004

Borders fade as over 2.5 million people from over 150 countries come together to meditate with Gurudev at The Art of Living's Silver Jubilee celebration in Bengaluru, India.

2006

Gurudev unveils the Declaration of Human-Values at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, DC.

2007

More than 70,000 people from 151 countries converge at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany, celebrating Art of Living’s accomplishments and diversity from every corner of the world.

2011

1,50,000 people experienced a profound combination of lively music and silent meditation with Gurudev in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

2012

I Meditate Africa - launch of a very simple campaign promoting peace in Africa, encouraging the use of meditation as a mainstream peace building block eventually impacting millions in Africa.

2013

Gurudev visits Iraq including the riskiest war-torn areas to meet with the people and provide solace.

2015

World Culture Festival II
Over 3.75 million meditate with Gurudev and are thrilled with cultural performances from over 100 countries on the world's largest floating stage.

2016

The FARC-Colombia Peace Treaty is made possible by Gurudev's efforts showcasing the power of meditation in ending a half-century old conflict.

2016

The Royal Albert Hall, typically a venue for diverse music and prestigious theater performances is steeped in pin-drop silence as Gurudev guides an audience of thousands in deep meditation.

2016

Gurudev is invited to address the European Parliament on "Meditation to Mediation"

2019

During the Covid pandemic, Gurudev leads live meditations twice a day for over two months to help millions find inner strength and solace in the most stressful period the world has faced in recent times.

2020

"I Stand for Peace" - Gurudev tours countries in Europe and US leading meditations to help people find inner peace at a time of conflict and war in Europe.

2022

1.1 million gather at the National Mall in Washington DC for the World Culture Festival, with a unique mix of energetic performances by 17,000 global artists and serene meditations led by Gurudev.

2023

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Events with Gurudev

Global Happiness Program

Special Session

on Sattva App

Guided Meditation with Gurudev

Mar 20, 8AM IST

on Sattva App

World Happiness Report Launch

Mar 20, 6:30PM IST

at Gallup, New York (9AM ET)

"Unlocking Happiness" with Arthur Brooks

Mar 21, 4:30AM IST

Warner Theatre, Washington DC (7PM ET)

A Global Happiness Moment

This is a chance to be part of the solution, not just witness to the problem. When we cultivate happiness within, we create peace in our surroundings.

Global meditation

Millions around the world will be meditating together, creating a powerful wave of happiness that will ripple across continents and touch countless hearts