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The Art of Living Foundation
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The Art of Living Foundation is a multi-faceted, not-for-profit educational and
humanitarian NGO with a presence in over 140 countries. Founded in 1982 by His Holiness
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
The Art of Living Foundation, today, is one of the largest voluntary organizations
in the world.
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The goal of the organization is to bring peace at the level of the individual, society,
nation and the world as a whole. Its areas of work covers conflict resolution, disaster
and trauma relief, poverty alleviation, empowerment of women, prisoner rehabilitation,
education for all, campaigns against female foeticide and child labour and environment
sustainability.
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The Art of Living Foundation has several sister organizations which are dedicated
to realising its vision like International Association for Human Values, Ved Vignan
Maha Vidya Peeth, Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir, Vyakti Vikas Kendra India, among
others.
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The Art of Living works in special consultative status with the Economic and Social
Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations participating in a variety of committees
and activities relating to health, education, sustainable development and conflict
resolution. It also carries out several joint initiatives with UN organizations
such as United Nations Millennium Campaign (UNMC), United Nations Children’s
Fund (UNICEF), etc. The Foundation has accredited representatives at the United
Nations in New York, Geneva and Vienna.
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About the Founder
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His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a universally revered multi-faceted spiritual,
humanitarian leader.
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He and the teachers and volunteers of AOL have reached out to an estimated 300 million
people worldwide through personal interactions, public events, teachings, Art
of Living workshops, and humanitarian initiatives.
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He has brought to the masses, ancient practices, which were traditionally kept exclusive
and has designed many self-development techniques. These practices can easily be
integrated into daily life to calm the mind and instill confidence and enthusiasm.
These techniques have helped thousands of people to overcome depression and violent
and suicidal tendencies. One of his most unique offerings to the world is the Sudarshan
Kriya, a powerful breathing technique that facilitates physical, mental, emotional,
and social well-being.
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His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar travels to nearly 40 countries every year, exemplifying
his call to globalizing wisdom. His universal message is that love and wisdom can
prevail over hatred and distress.
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He has been conferred with many awards. Some of them are:
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Doctor of Literature Honoris Causa, Kuvempu University, Karnataka, India, 2004
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Doctor of Philosophy (Holistic Medicine) Honoris Causa, Open International University
for Complementary Medicine, Sri Lanka, 2006
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Doctor of Science Honoris Causa, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India
2007
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Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa, Maharaja Sayajirao University, India, 2007
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Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa, Nagarjuna University, India, 2008
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To learn more about The Art of Living Foundation and His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
visit www.artofliving.org
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