Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a realized master and globally-renowned humanitarian. He is recognized as a leading figure in contemporary meditation and for creating evidence-based techniques that cultivate sustainable joy and peace in daily life.

In his dedication to the service of others, Gurudev founded the international, non-profit, humanitarian organization, the Art of Living, 42 years ago. It has become a movement that has inspired a wave of transformation in over 180 countries, touching millions of lives and generating a global network of volunteers and instructors.

Gurudev is an ambassador of peace and celebrated thought leader at venues from the United Nations to the European Parliament, and from Stanford University to Yale.

The vision? It begins with the individual. Personal transformation rooted in research-backed meditation techniques and continues with a spirit of service within communities—to create happiness in society for generations to come.

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Meditation for the busiest of minds 

Happiness can seem elusive at times, a distant dream, or so fleeting you wonder where it went. The mind swirls around, crammed with thoughts. Disconnection and stress easily become the norm.

In today’s society, it is more important than ever to gain tools to connect to the wellspring of calm and peace within you, in the here and now. And that’s what meditation does. It gives you access to the stillness that resides deep within, a place that is steady, at ease, clear, and relaxed regardless of what’s happening around you. Science is now showing us what ancient yogis knew thousands of years ago, meditation works. And what’s even better? Anyone can meditate, even the busiest of minds! 

Globally celebrated meditation master, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, will share with you ancient techniques for contemporary life, to enable you to fill up from the inside so when the inevitable challenges of life arise, your connection to the fullness, and steadiness within, remains.

Knowing how to manage the mind is fundamental to inner peace, joy, and a centered state of mind. When the mind is calm, everything in life gets sweeter—relationships improve, stress is reduced, mood lifts, and there is a greater sense of ease and joy each day.

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The Doorway to Happiness

“People search for joy everywhere not knowing that the Self is the source of all joy.”

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 

“People search for joy everywhere not knowing that the Self is the source of all joy.”

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