Celebrating 25 Years of Service
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Art of Living has launched an initiative for a Violence-Free, Stress-Free America. Americans across the nation will move toward this vision by participating in programs that emphasize the innate dignity of human life and a respect for people of all religious and cultural backgrounds.
The initiative for a Violence-Free, Stress-Free America is a collaborative effort driven by a belief that individuals, through our words and actions, are responsible for creating the kind of world in which we want to live. Americans who envision a better tomorrow will engage in landmark events and social projects that honor and give life to human values. This phenomenon will unfold in two-phases, which are Heroes of Humanity and Human Values Week.
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Heroes of Humanity
December 2006 - February 2007
This first phase of the initiative is a concerted nationwide effort involving individuals and communities in 50 cities across the country. Each city will honor people who exemplify a dedication to human welfare through the Sri Sri Award for Uplifting Human Values. They will also engage youth in human-values education and community service with the Kids for Kids program. These programs will culminate in January and February 2007 at an inspiring event in each city entitled Heroes of Humanity.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Award for Uplifting Human Values
The award recognizes individuals or organizations in every community who embody the values of integrity, compassion and non-violence in their dedication and service to humanity. Recipients of the award will be honored at their city’s Heroes of Humanity event.
Kids for Kids/Teens for Teens Program
Hundreds of classrooms will participate in a program designed to inspire youth of all ages to contemplate and experience values such as generosity, enthusiasm and compassion. For 30 days, students will perform random acts of kindness at home and at school, and reflect on the significance of human values through writing and art.
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Human Values Week
March 25-31, 2007
During this second phase of the initiative, Americans will observe Human Values Week by coming together to celebrate humanity and reaffirm their dedication to cultivating a better world. The highlight of the week will be a gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.
John F. Kennedy Center Gala
The Art of Living Foundation will host a gala on March 28 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, to highlight the critical role human values play in the eradication of violence and stress. The event is a platform for prominent leaders and decision makers in the fields of politics, business and civil society to draw attention to what leaders and ordinary citizens can do together to achieve a violence-free, stress-free society.
Meditation for Peace
As a testament to their commitment for positive social change, more than 10,000 people will gather in the New York-New Jersey area and collectively meditate for peace. This special event will be led by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. |
His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:
Spiritual Leader & Humanitarian
Founder of the Art of Living, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has dedicated his life and work to creating a violence-free society where every human being realizes a disease-free body, stress-free mind and sorrow-free soul.
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We understand Human Values to be…
to be social and ethical norms common to all cultures, societies, and religions. They include:
- a deep reverence for all life
- integrity, honesty and sincerity
- generosity and sharing
- non-violence and inner peace
- enthusiasm and joy
- compassion and love
- a responsible attitude toward society and the planet
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