Spiritual Teacher
Gurudev is a teacher, author, and visionary whose teachings help people to reduce stress, find peace, and expand their vision.
Humanitarian and Peacemaker
Discover the vast array of service projects and peacebuilding work that Gurudev inspires.
Making Life a Celebration
From New Delhi to Washington D.C., find out how Gurudev is uniting communities and reviving culture.
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
“My vision is a violence-free, stress-free society…”
Gurudev is a spiritual teacher, humanitarian, and peacemaker. Since 1981, he has taught breath-based meditation techniques for total well-being, touching the lives of over 500 million people worldwide. His unique gifts of insight, communication, and inspiration have also helped resolve conflicts and build community on local, national, and international fronts.
How to Find Peace & Break Free from Suffering
Listen to Gurudev on The School of Greatness podcast in conversation with Lewis Howes on finding lasting peace and letting go of suffering.
What Happens After You Die?
What happens after death? Where do we go? Explore the mysteries of death and afterlife with Gurudev.
Can Good Things Happen to Bad People?
Gang Members, Prisoners & Addicts Ask Gurudev Anything
Breaking the Cycle of Violence
Gurudev’s prison program has offered life-transforming tools to break the cycle of violence to over 800,000 prison inmates.
Ayodhya Conflict Resolution
The little known story about the mediation that helped seal the deal to peace in conflict-weary Ayodhya.
At Last, Peace
It was through Gurudev’s meditation that the guerilla military group FARC adopted a resolution of non-violence in 2017.
World Culture Festival 4 on NBC News
Join Tommy McFly, NEWS 4 Scene Reporter, for a conversation about the festival with Gurudev amidst the historic backdrop of DC.
Cultural Festival of Olympic Proportions
Glimpse the highlights of one of the decade’s great cultural events in this short commemorative book.
World Culture Festival 4 in DC
Relive the magic on video with key moments from the 4th World Culture Festival, held in Washington D.C.
Event Spotlight
Gurudev in Colombia: Celebrating 10 Years of Peace Through Yoga and Dialogue
On the 11th International Day of Yoga, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar returned to Colombia—a country where he played a pivotal role in the peace process—to lead a historic celebration at Plaza La Santamaría and deliver a message of hope at the national Parliament.
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Recent Tweets
On this luminous night of Guru Purnima, may the light of wisdom rise in every heart and life be filled with gratitude.
Don’t think spirituality and material responsibilities are separate. Spirituality is not running away. It actually gives you more time, energy, and sharpness of mind to handle your responsibilities.
Was welcomed to Albuquerque by @MayorKeller & the local community in New…
Thousands of seekers gathered in silence and celebration in Silicon Valley.
Break through all the barriers & feel that you are blessed. This is the one and only step you have to take. The rest will all happen.
Talks with Gurudev
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Meet Gurudev: Upcoming Events
Boone
July 8, 2025
Guru Purnima Celebration and Meditation Programs
639 Whispering Hills Road, Boone, United States
July 8, 2025 – July 21, 2025
Basel
July 24, 2025
Ethics in Sports Conference
Basel, Switzerland
July 24, 2025 – July 24, 2025
Vilnius
July 26, 2025
Sanyam 2 and Silence Program
Belmonto g. 17, Vilnius City Municipality, Vilnius, Lithuania
July 26, 2025 – July 29, 2025
Oppenau
July 30, 2025
The Art of Silence Program
Bad Antogast 1 77728, Oppenau, Germany
July 30, 2025 – August 3, 2025
Sofia
August 2, 2025
The Art of Silence Program
Sofia, Bulgaria
August 2, 2025 – August 6, 2025
Bengaluru
August 7, 2025
Discourse, Music and Meditation
21st km Kanakapura Road, Udaypura, Bengaluru, India
August 7, 2025 – August 17, 2025
Nagpur
September 10, 2025
Discourse And Meditation
Nagpur, India
September 10, 2025 – September 12, 2025
Bengaluru
September 17, 2025
Sanyam 2
21st km Kanakapura Road, Udaypura, Bengaluru, India
September 17, 2025 – September 20, 2025
Bengaluru
October 4, 2025
Sanyam 2
21st km Kanakapura Road, Udaypura, Bengaluru, India
October 4, 2025 – October 7, 2025
Meet Gurudev: Upcoming Events
Boone
July 8, 2025
Guru Purnima Celebration and Meditation Programs
639 Whispering Hills Road, Boone, United States
July 8, 2025 – July 21, 2025
Basel
July 24, 2025
Ethics in Sports Conference
Basel, Switzerland
July 24, 2025 – July 24, 2025
Vilnius
July 26, 2025
Sanyam 2 and Silence Program
Belmonto g. 17, Vilnius City Municipality, Vilnius, Lithuania
July 26, 2025 – July 29, 2025
Oppenau
July 30, 2025
The Art of Silence Program
Bad Antogast 1 77728, Oppenau, Germany
July 30, 2025 – August 3, 2025
Sofia
August 2, 2025
The Art of Silence Program
Sofia, Bulgaria
August 2, 2025 – August 6, 2025
Bengaluru
August 7, 2025
Discourse, Music and Meditation
21st km Kanakapura Road, Udaypura, Bengaluru, India
August 7, 2025 – August 17, 2025
Nagpur
September 10, 2025
Discourse And Meditation
Nagpur, India
September 10, 2025 – September 12, 2025
Bengaluru
September 17, 2025
Sanyam 2
21st km Kanakapura Road, Udaypura, Bengaluru, India
September 17, 2025 – September 20, 2025
Bengaluru
October 4, 2025
Sanyam 2
21st km Kanakapura Road, Udaypura, Bengaluru, India
October 4, 2025 – October 7, 2025