Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

At-a-Glance

Awarded India's Padma Vibhushan in 2016, among 20 other global recognitions including the highest civilian award from Colombia and Paraguay.
Founder of the Art of Living Foundation (1981), World Forum For Ethics in Business, and International Association for Human Values.
Developed Sudarshan Kriya, a unique breath-based technique taught as part of the Art of Living Foundation's activities.
Engaged in international peace mediation, including the Colombian peace process and the Ayodhya dispute in India.
Author of several books and holds 6 honorary doctorates across the world.
Completed his graduation in Physics from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore in 1973.

Biography

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is an Indian guru and spiritual leader, also referred to by the honorifics Sri Sri and Gurudev. He is the founder of the Art of Living Foundation, established in 1981, as well as the World Forum For Ethics in Business and the International Association for Human Values.