Seeking Bliss Among the Honks and Hisses
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, 54, the Indian spiritual guru, said it was his first time in Times Square, as he walked up Broadway on Monday morning. “It’s a nice place for a stroll,” he said. “A lot is happening.” Indeed there was. The Crossroads of the World was as hectic as ever, teeming with […]
Sri Sri brings smiles on devotees
“Give me your problems, and not gifts of any kind. Your well being is paramount to me,” said Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar, founder of AoL, to his devotees here on Wednesday. Straddling the length and breadth of a wide stage set for Mangala Sandhya, mahasatsang by Gurudev at Mangala Stadium, devotees, including youth were asking […]
Sri Sri Gives Ultimate Key to Happiness
He planted a plant in the Press Club’s lawn, and moved to the podium. A minor stampede occurred during this short moment, of photographers grappling to get a good shot of this much revered person, mixed with his entourage of willing volunteers. This was spiritual Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s first event in the city […]
Sri Sri features among inspiring world leaders in Argentina
Argentineans are now getting their dose of inspiration from our own Indian spirituality. The testimony of this fact can be seen from the report carried by the La Nacion, Argentina’s leading daily where spiritual leader, humanitarian and Art of Living founder, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been featured amongst the inspirational personalities who have […]
The International Art of Living Foundation and the World Forum for Ethics in Business donate € 5,000 to help Berlin helfen e.V.
Staff members of ‘Berliner helfen e.V.’ and the Berlin City Mission on Friday morning gratefully received a check of 5000 Euros and five packages of winter clothes, sleeping bags and more which will support around 7000 homeless people in Germany’s capital. "We are here to help" Under the motto "We are here to help!" volunteers […]
Art of Living takes yoga and meditation to China
“India and China share a long tradition of wisdom and spirituality,” said spiritual leader and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar as he inaugurated the first Art of Living ashram on the outskirts of Beijing on Sunday, October 24, 2010. Hundreds of Chinese devotees gathered for this event which was followed by a satsang. The […]
BBC: The Interview
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is one of India’s best-known spiritual leaders, a man famous for his breathing exercises. He has been called the world’s most globalised guru – drawing vast audiences wherever he travels – to hear his message and learn his breathing techniques.He talks to Owen Bennett Jones about his childhood, his interest […]
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and the Art of Flying – Mid-Day
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is all set to teach a specially designed Art of Living course to the trauma-hit Air India staff.The course, which has been christened Art of Flying, will be taught to Air India personnel in the days ahead. “Heavy food during night flights and inclination towards alcohol proved costly,” Ravi Shankar […]
Adding Value to Education
By Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Only a human values oriented approach in education can impart true intelligence. Today, every parent envisions that their child grow up to be a well educated and happy human being with good values. However, education often fails to fulfill its true goal — happiness. A child’s smile, joy and friendliness […]
20,000 meditate for peace in Naxal area
Yoga, Meditation Empower Rural Youth Chattisgarh: Over 20,000 people meditated for peace in the Naxal-hit Durg district, Chattisgarh on May 13. The rare sight of thousands meditating initiated a new wave of harmony in this region. This region is fraught by violence and conflict caused by the ongoing deadlock between the government and Naxals, a […]