About Us
Art of Living
Operating in 156 countries, The Art of Living is a non-profit, educational and humanitarian organization founded in 1981 by the world-renowned humanitarian and spiritual teacher – Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. All our programs are guided by Gurudev’s philosophy: “Unless we have a stress-free mind and a violence-free society, we cannot achieve world peace.”
The Art of Living community is diverse and attracts people from all walks of life. 40 years of service, 10,000+ centres all around the world and touching 450+ million lives, Art of Living has become one of the largest volunteer based organisations.
SOCIAL INITIATIVES
The Art of Living movement has promoted development and progress across communities through diverse humanitarian projects.These projects span diverse areas including:
- Integrated community development projects
- Education
- Health & Hygiene
- Environment protection and sustainabilities
- Women empowerment and Child protection
- Disaster relief Management
- Prisoner rehabilitation and conflict resolution
Our Founder
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is globally respected as a spiritual luminary and advocate for humanitarian causes. He has led an unprecedented movement advocating for a world free from stress and violence. Through various initiatives and teachings, along with organizations like the Art of Living and the International Association for Human Values, his influence has reached an estimated 450 million people across 156 countries. Gurudev has developed innovative programs that empower individuals to address challenges on global, national, community, and personal levels.
He has been a continual source of inspiration for the HUM mission. Gurudev emphasizes the importance of preserving the rich cultural heritage and agro-biodiversity of the Himalayas. In light of the threats posed by climate change, he underscores the need for collaborative efforts to protect this vital global asset. Gurudev advocates for enhanced regional cooperation, holistic solutions, and the sharing of innovative practices to safeguard the Himalayas, which he regards as the heart of the planet.