Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a contemporary spiritual teacher and founder of the Art of Living, whose public work combines meditation, breathing practices, spiritual education and humanitarian initiatives.

Who was Sri Sri Ravi Shankar?

He founded the Art of Living in 1981 and later established the International Association for Human Values. His organization describes his work as spanning spiritual education, humanitarian programs and peace initiatives.

Teachings and spiritual significance

His public teaching emphasizes meditation, breathing practices, human values, service and the development of a calmer and more cooperative social life. Specific health claims should be checked against appropriate evidence rather than inferred from spiritual teachings.

Major works and primary material

Talks, books, Art of Living courses and writings on meditation, human values and spirituality.

How should Sri Sri Ravi Shankar be understood?

Love of God distinguishes a teacher's own teachings from editorial explanation. Tradition-specific theological statements are identified as belonging to the relevant tradition rather than being presented automatically as universally accepted historical facts. Where historical evidence is uncertain or traditions differ, the distinction should be made explicit.

Questions readers commonly ask

What tradition is Sri Sri Ravi Shankar associated with?

Contemporary yoga / Art of Living.

What are the main subjects associated with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar?

His public teaching emphasizes meditation, breathing practices, human values, service and the development of a calmer and more cooperative social life. Specific health claims should be checked against appropriate evidence rather than inferred from spiritual teachings.

Where should I start reading?

Begin with the teacher's own published works or recorded teachings, then consult recognized institutional biographies and scholarly or historical sources where appropriate.