Are you interested in exploring life’s big questions? Do you wonder about love, grief, dealing with change, or seeking truth?

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was born in 1956 and raised in South India where he studied classical Indian literature and received a degree in modern physics. Since 1981, Gurudev has been teaching breath-based meditation techniques for health and well-being. In addition to helping individuals find inner harmony, Gurudev’s vision of personal and social transformation has ignited a global movement in over 180 countries. He has been instrumental in bringing leaders and communities together to promote peace in conflict-stricken areas such as Colombia, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Venezuela, and others. His trauma relief workshops have also benefited over 30,000 war-affected individuals including Syrian and Ukrainian refugees and survivors in Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq. 

Gurudev has been an invited presenter at the United Nations, the European Parliament, the World Economic Forum, as well as universities such as Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, and the University of Southern California. He has received thirty-nine governmental awards, including the highest civilian honors in Colombia, Mongolia, Paraguay, and India.

Twenty-five universities have awarded him honorary doctorates for his humanitarian and conflict resolution initiatives. 

Today, Gurudev remains active through his international travel and vibrant social media presence, along with a large, enthusiastic group of trained Art of Living teachers and volunteers.

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Notes for the 

Journey Within

Essentials of the Art of Living.

By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

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In this series of short notes, Spiritual teacher and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar takes you on a journey into the heart of life. He addresses life’s big questions in nuanced ways, combining humor and depth. More than just giving information, these notes open up new possibilities to consider and explore. The result is a go-to resource about the art of living for anyone seeking clarity, serenity, and joy. 

Gurudev has changed the lives of millions of people around the world. His profound and practical approach to living a spiritual life is distilled in Notes for the Journey Within - The Essentials of the Art of Living.

"Being happy when everything is going well is no achievement. When things go wrong, in the midst of adversity, if you can smile, then you have achieved something very valuable."

- Gurudev

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Then, to complement these insights, Gurudev offers effective mind/body techniques to make those principles second nature, not simply something to understand intellectually. Discover the breathwork that has inspired millions in 180 countries

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Gurudev’s teachings are twofold. 

On one hand, he shares his insights on the art of living through his many talks, books, and online videos. His approach to lasting well-being—rather than chasing happiness or retreating from the stresses of life—is about finding balance, peace, and even joy, amid the ups and downs we face every day.

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Publication date: July, 11, 2023

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