Gurudev
Weekly Wisdom: The Past and Future Are Like a Dream
In response to a question about the brevity of life, Gurudev shared the following:
Guru Purnima 2022 Message: Know All Is Done For You
On Guru Purnima, 2022, Gurudev addressed thousands in attendance at the Art of Living Retreat Center and shared...
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Spiritual Leader, Global Humanitarian, Peace Ambassador and Founder, Art of Living Foundation
Guudev is a renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian whose mission of uniting the world into a violence-free global family has inspired millions the world over to broaden their spheres of responsibility and work towards the betterment of the world. An icon of non-violence, he seeks global peace through service and fostering human values.
In 1981, he started the Art of Living Foundation, an international nonprofit educational and humanitarian organization with a presence in over 150 countries.
He developed a powerful breathing technique called Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) that makes use of the relation between breath and emotions by including specific rhythms of breath that harmonize the body, mind, and emotions and help individuals find relief from stress. In 1997, he founded the International Association for Human Values, a humanitarian organization that advances human values in political, economic, and social spheres. He is also the author of several books on how to live a life of greater happiness and contentment.
Gurudev has been a leading proponent of integrating ethics and integrity in business and government through major international initiatives and keynote addresses at international symposiums. A leading activist in human development and social transformation, Gurudev's initiatives include conflict resolution, disaster and trauma relief, environmental conservation, prisoner rehabilitation programs, youth leadership, women’s empowerment, campaigns against female foeticide and child labor, and education. Gurudev has revived ancient techniques that were traditionally kept exclusive and made them available to the world. Through personal interactions, teachings, and humanitarian initiatives, Gurudev has reached out to millions of people worldwide.
Weekly Wisdom: Raja Yoga, Emotions, and Your Mind
In response to a question about emotions, Gurudev shared the...
Weekly Wisdom: Appreciating Trees During the Climate Crisis
In response to a question about trees and plants having feelings,...
Weekly Wisdom: Moving Beyond Likes and Dislikes
In response to a question about likes and dislikes, Gurudev shared...
Weekly Wisdom: I Stand for Peace
Speaking about world peace in Berlin, Germany, Gurudev Sri Sri...
Weekly Wisdom: You're in the Right Place at the Right Time
In response to a question from someone who felt like they were in the wrong place at the wrong time, and didn’t...
Weekly Wisdom: The Lost Years of Jesus Christ
In response to a question from someone who wanted information on Jesus’s travels in India, Gurudev shared the following:...
Gurudev and the FARC
As part of his global initiatives for peace, Gurudev traveled in June 2015 to Bogotá, Colombia and Havana, Cuba to meet president Santos, victims of the armed conflict in Colombia and FARC peace delegation
Weekly Wisdom: Get Rid of Aggression Like Tossing the Trash
In response to a question from someone who wanted to understand...
Weekly Wisdom: Discover The Secret of Overcoming Jealousy And Envy
In response to a question from someone who had been cheated on...
Weekly Wisdom: Love and Its Distortions
Love is the only thing in life for which we don’t need to find...
Weekly Wisdom: How to Save Your Mind
When it comes to relationships, we should think of many ways to deal with selfish or difficult people. All of these...
Gurudev’s New Year’s Message for 2022 with Guided Meditation
Usually, we look forward to what the New Year has for us. Don’t we think about what the New Year has to bring to...