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"Life is sacred. Celebrate life. Care for others and share whatever
you have with those less fortunate than you. Broaden your vision, for the whole
world belongs to you." - H.H.Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
(From an article in the New York Times 10/2001)
H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's message of compassion, commitment to society,
and a cosmic understanding of life, has resounded in the lives of millions worldwide.
Through the regeneration of human values, he seeks global peace and development
by bringing about sustained individual commitment to joyful living, selfless service
and self-awareness. His commitment to humanity is evident in his extensive
travel to 175 cities in 2004, inspiring people to work together towards a better
society. Born in 1956 in Papanasam, India, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar studied
with many renowned spiritual masters and became a scholar of Vedic Literature.
By the age of seventeen, he obtained an Advanced Degree in Modern Physics, and
later received an Honorary Doctorate from Kuvempu University, Karnataka, India.
In 1982, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar founded the Art of
Living Foundation, which is considered the fastest growing NGO by the United
Nations. It is also the largest volunteer based organisation in the world, officially
active in over 145 countries. In 1997, His Holiness founded the International
Association for Human Values (IAHV), which to date has development projects
in 25,300 villages, bringing self-reliance to millions of people. Through
the AoLF and IAHV, large volunteer relief
efforts have been delivered across the globe including in Afghanistan, Bosnia,
India after the Gujarat earthquake, New York post 9/11, and in Asia in the aftermath
of the recent tsunami disaster.
Volunteers also continue to provide trauma
relief and stress management in places such as Iraq. 
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar travels to more than 35 countries every year, to reinforce
the message that all religions
and great spiritual traditions of the world, share common goals and values.
His simple message of love, practical wisdom and service encourages harmony,
and teaches everyone to follow their chosen religious or spiritual path while
honouring the path of others.
For more detailed information about His Holiness and his extensive global
work, please visit the official website of:
The
Office of His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
 Awards
& Honours
His Holiness is the recipient of numerous honors, titles, proclamations
and awards from around the world, including the 'Global Humanitarian Award',
'Illustrious Visitors Award', the title 'Yoga Shiromani'
(Supreme Jewel of Yoga), 'Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day',
and many more. A selection are listed below. 2005 
Dara Shikoh National Award for Harmony - New Delhi, India
Global Humanitarian Award - Governor of the State of Illinois, USA
Bharat Shiromani Award - President of India, New Delhi, India
Previous
recipients of the Bharat Shiromani award include Mother Teresa and the Dalai Lama.
2004
Honorary Doctorate - Kuvempu University, Karnataka, India
The Illustrious Visitors Award - Buenos Aires, Argentina
IAHV & Art of Living Foundation, Certificate of Recognition - Senate
of the State of California, USA
IAHV 5H Women Empowerment Project Day Proclamation - Mayor of the City
of Houston, Texas, USA
2003
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day - Governor of the State of Ohio, USA
5H Day Proclamation - Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco,
California, USA
2002
His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day - Chicago, Illinois, USA
His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day - Beverley Hills, California, USA
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day Proclamation - Mayor of the City of Austin,
Texas, USA
Phoenix Award - Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, USA
5H Program, Certificate of Honour - Board of Supervisors of the City
& County of San Francisco, California, USA
2001
Art of Living Foundation Day Proclamation - Mayor of the District of
Columbia, USA
5H Program Letter of appreciation - Senator Dianne Feinstein, California,
USA
Walk for 5H, Letter of appreciation - Senator Hillary Clinton, California,
USA
IAHV Letter of appreciation - Governor Gray Davis, California, USA
Walk for 5H 2001, Certificate of Congressional Recognition - Sheila Jackson
Lee, Member of Congress, USA
Empowering the villages in Gujarat, India Day Proclamation - Mayor of
the District of Columbia, USA
2000 and older
Guru Mahatma award - Government of Maharashtra, India
Advisory Board, Yale Divinity School - USA
Title of 'Yoga Shiromani' (Supreme Jewel of Yoga) - President of India
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with the Governor of Tuscany | H.H.
with His Excellency Dr. Mustafa Ceric, The Grand Mufti of Bosnia (Sarajevo) | H.H.
with H.H. The Dalailama | H.H.
with the First Lady of Poland | H.H.
with Shimon Peres, Israel |
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