Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a humanitarian and spiritual leader, an ambassador of peace and human values. Through his life and work, Gurudev has inspired millions around the world with a vision of a stress-free, violence-free world.  He has founded courses that provide techniques and tools to live a deeper, more joyous life and he has established nonprofit organizations that recognize a common human identity above the boundaries of race, nationality, and religion.

Gurudev founded The Art of Living as an international, non-profit, educational and humanitarian organization. Its educational and self-development programs offer powerful tools to eliminate stress and foster a sense of well-being. Appealing not only to a specific population, these practices have proven effective globally and at all levels of society. The Art of Living courses are currently offered in over 150 countries. In 1997, Gurudev co-founded the International Association for Human Values (IAHV) to, in association with The Art of Living, coordinate sustainable development projects, nurture human values and initiate conflict resolution. 

Gurudev visits over 70 cities a year promoting peace and inspiring global transformation through ethical leadership, anti-corruption, conflict resolution, and a care for all people and the planet.

Gurudev has touched the lives of millions around the world, going beyond the barriers of race, nationality and religion with the message of a one-world family free from stress and violence that can be created through the reawakening of human values and service.

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