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‘I am ready to do whatever is necessary to achieve reconciliation’ 

May 17, 2016
"For reconciliation, you need to drop the past and move ahead. For that, you need inner strength and spirituality can give you that strength. That’s what we promise to do"

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Art of Living hosts an interaction with EU Members

January 1, 2016
The Art of Living today hosted an active interaction “Britain and India: A partnership for Prosperity” with the Members of the European Parliament, Mr Nirj Deva, Daniel Hannan and its founder Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

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Colombian peace process gets a big boost

August 20, 2015
The ongoing peace process in Cuba received a big boost with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Spiritual leader and humanitarian facilitating a meeting between the first prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Dr.​L​uis Moreno Ocampo, and a peace delegation of FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) led by Alias Ivan Marquez.
FARC press conference with Sri Sri-Jun-2015

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Breakthrough at the peace talks with FARC in Cuba

July 17, 2015
Gurudev, who is currently in Europe, had a telephone conversation with FARC leader Iván Márquez on, July 6th 2015, through his translator. The call served as a strong reiteration to him, to keep his promise of adopting non-violent methods to fight for social justice. Gurudev reasoned that if this promise was not upheld, it could prove disastrous and people would lose faith in the peace process.

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Colombia Hails Gurudev for Peace Work

June 26, 2015
A passionate resolve to work on restoring peace in its country echoed through the corridors of the Colombian Parliament as the President of the House bestowed the country’s highest civilian award on Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar inspires over 500 000, in Africa, to meditate for peace.

May 27, 2015
During May 2015, over 500 000 people across Africa meditated for Peace in Africa. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar marked Africa day celebration on May 23rd through one of the largest African peace initiative, by uniting 25 African countries in a global online peace meditation for the prosperity of the continents people, resources, animals and natures.

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Gurudev led 3 million people worldwide in the ‘Chants for Global Peace and Happiness’

January 12, 2015
Gurudev led 3 million people worldwide in the ‘Chants for Global Peace and Happiness' at MMRDA grounds, Mumbai, India. Social and religious leaders from different faiths who also participated in the event applauded the social, cultural and peace efforts of the Art of Living towards the vision of a One World Family.
Shias & Christians in Iraq|Yazidis

Art of Living reaches out Yazidis, Shias and Christians in Iraq

October 28, 2014
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar today called on government officials in Europe, United States of America and India to address the situation of thousands of Yazidis trapped in the Sinjar Mountains In Iraq.
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Art of Living conducts programs for Kurdish parliament

June 28, 2014
While fear and uncertainty looming over large part of Iraq, two Art of Living Faculty members Christoph Glaser and Mawahib Shaibani embarked on a mission. They began imparting leadership training and peace building initiatives to 35 Members of Parliament in Arbil, Kurdistan, Iraq.