 "When attention is given to the spiritual aspect of one's life it brings responsibility, a sense of belonging, and compassion and caring for the whole of humanity. Spirit upholds and sustains life. It makes you strong and solid. It breaks down the narrow boundaries of cast, creed, religion, and nationality, and gives you an awareness of life present everywhere. It is only through this awareness, this uplifting of consciousness, that wars can be eliminated and human rights restored in the world today."
- His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Sri Sri has launched far-reaching educational programs to inspire, uplift and empower individuals to live life to its fullest. Through the Art of Living Foundation and the International Association for Human Values, Sri Sri has provided customized training for different age groups and various segments of society with a common emphasis on nurturing human values common to all cultures, such as non-violence, compassion, and service. The Art of Living Course has provided millions of people across the globe with powerful tools to eliminate stress, unlock their deepest potential and bring fullness to life. The APEX course has helped employees in corporations and public sector organizations – such as Shell, NASA, CitiBank, World Bank -- reduce workplace stress, and increase mental clarity and creativity. Making ancient wisdom available to the modern world, Sri Sri inspires leaders how to balance business with ethics and social responsibility
Numerous schools set up by Sri Sri are providing value-based education to children through the Sri Sri Vidya Mandir. Sri Sri has also designed special educational programs for disadvantaged groups, providing primary education in poor rural communities and urban slums.
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