Sri Sri Drives Debate in Norwegian Parliament Towards Peace Building

Dear Editor,

Bengaluru, 28 October 2016:

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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder, The Art of Living successfully concluded his European tour starting from the terror-affected France, Poland, Sweden and ending it in Norway as he reached out to thousands of Europeans at various fora such as prestigious universities and parliaments with his message of peace and harmony.  

In Norway,Gurudev addressed the Norwegian Parliament and met with the President of the Parliament, Olemic Thommessen. 

The event witnessed a heated debate when President of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, Mr. Masood Khan, started speaking. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Member of Parliament Mrs. Sylvi Graham managed to drive the debate towards resolution that there should be a united fight against terrorism and poverty and the attention of the society should be towards similarities rather than the differences to bring peace and harmony in diversity.

Earlier on Monday evening Gurudev addressed the civil society and later was joined for a luncheon by the State Secretary of the Prime Minister. On Tuesday Gurudev was received by the Norwegian Olympic Committee and its head Mr. Inge Anderson as well as the record Winning Olympic Medalist Kjetil Andre Aamodt. 

It was decided that The Art of Living and the Olympic Sports Committee Norway will work together to conduct more confidence building programs for athletes.

Please find pictures attached.

 

Caption picture 1) Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of The Art of Living greeted by Olaf Michael "Olemic" Thommessen the President of the Storting or Norwegian Parliament.

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Warm regards,

Rajalakshmi
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Learn to Meditate with Sri Sri's Sister

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Bhanumathi Narasimhan, sister of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, will teach easy meditation technique to thousands across the world from Tripura to New York and from Mumbai to Jamaica with the use of technology. Sahaj Samadhi Meditation program will be held from Oct 21-23 at multiple locations via webcast.

Please find the detailed Press Release below and the Tamil translation is attached.

                                                   

                                                                                                                   

Press Release:

                                                                                         Learn To Meditate With Sri Sri's Sister

                                                        Easy meditation technique will be taught all over the world through webcast

Bangalore, 19 October 2016: Bhanumathi Narasimhan, sister of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, will teach easy meditation technique to thousands across the world from Tripura to New York and from Mumbai to Jamaica with the use of technology. Sahaj Samadhi Meditation program will be held from Oct 21-23 at multiple locations via webcast.

She is also the Director - Child & Women Welfare Program of the Art of Living.

"The modern lifestyle is demanding and stressful. More needs to be done in a limited time and this leads to stress," says Bhanumathi Narasimhan or Bhanu Di, as she is lovingly called, "The relief and solution is the gift of effortless meditation. Meditation helps people get rid of stress, be energized and productive  through the day. It can make your smile unshakable and take your life beyond the mundane."

The Sahaj Samadhi program teaches effortless and easy to practice meditation. Anybody above 14 years of age can learn to meditate. The participant is taught to use a simple sound mentally which allows the mind to settle down. 

Regular practice of the technique can transform the quality of one's life. This meditation technique can ensure good health and a calm mind.

5 Benefits of Sahaj Samadhi Meditation

1. Clear thinking

2. Increased Energy

3. Better physical health

4. Improved relationships

5. Greater peace of mind 

The program in Chennai will be held at Adayar, Perambur and Sholinganallur For more details, call - 9790741665; 9940018751; 9841513105

With warm regards,

Rajalakshmi

9884017767

www.artofliving.org

The Art of Living Tamilnadu

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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to address both Houses of French Parliament

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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder, The Art of Living, who has come to be widely respected in the west for his crucial engagement in peace dialogue in countries and communities facing conflict, will address members of the French Parliament on Wednesday. He is the first Indian leader to address both the houses of the French Parliament.

  
Gurudev will address the members of National Assembly and Senate of France on 18th and 19th October respectively at the behest of Paul Giacobbi, President of India France Parliamentary group and François Marc, the President of India France Group of Senators. The addresses will focus on conflict resolution and inter-confessional and inter cultural dialogue. Gurudev will address questions from French MPs after the sessions. This is the first time that an Indian leader will be addressing both the houses of the French Parliament.

Kindly find the detailed press release below-

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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to address both Houses of French Parliament

 

Bengaluru, October 17: Indian spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose messages for world peace are increasingly finding favor with nations in conflict, will address members of the French Parliament in Paris, a city ravaged last year in one of the world's dastardly terror attacks.

 
Gurudev will address the members of National Assembly and Senate of France on 18th and 19th October respectively at the behest of Paul Giacobbi, President of India France Parliamentary group and François Marc, the President of India France Group of Senators. The addresses will focus on conflict resolution and inter-confessional and inter cultural dialogue. Gurudev will address questions from French MPs after the sessions. This is the first time that an Indian leader will be addressing both the houses of the French Parliament.

 
Gurudev will also deliver a keynote address on 'Ethics for a globalized and sustainable economy' for experts and country representatives of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), one of the world's most powerful political and economic platforms.

 

The October 18 parliamentary speech by Gurudev is considered extremely significant by Paris which, like other Western nations, is trying hard to curb Islamic State driven terror attacks across the globe. Paris suffered last year when the IS terrorists left 130 people dead and over thousands injured in a ghastly attack in the French Capital November last.

 

In May this year, British Prime Minister David Cameron had invited Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to address the House of Commons in London. In the past Gurudev has addressed MPs from across Europe and Africa.

 

"The ground work that has been done by Gurudev (Sri Sri Ravi Shankar) in France provides concrete solutions to the current French problems like social integration. The very fact that both the assemblies of Parliament are keen to hear Sri Sri speak on the current problems of France is a strong indication that the parliamentarians are looking for solutions in the direction of peace and harmony. To receive a spiritual leader without a political mandate is a big step in recognizing the potential of the soft power of India," remarked Serge Michenaud, Executive Director of Art of Living France.

 

The Art of Living has been active for decades in France, its youth leadership programs helping troubled youth from Paris suburbs to reshape their lives and careers. Yoga and meditation-based programs conducted by the Art of Living have had tremendous positive effect on radicalized youth in French prisons, and appreciated deeply by the authorities.

 

After Paris, Gurudev is slated to visit Poland, Sweden and Norway, addressing public programs in these countries. He is scheduled to deliver on October 23, 2016, the keynote address at the Peace Conference in the Norwegian Parliament hosted by Member of National Parliament Ms. Sylv Graham.

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Learn the Art of Meditation with Bhanumathi Narsimhan

Dear Editor,

Please do carry details of a unique meditation workshop in your paper, for the benefit of readers.

Thanks & best regards,

Rajalakshmi
9884017767

The Art of Living Tamilnadu

www.artofliving.org

VYAKTI VIKAS KENDRA TAMILNADU,  No:55/58, 5TH CROSS ST., TRUSTPURAM,  KODAMBAKKAM, CHENNAI-24.

Ph:044 4213 3203 / 89399 02444

Art of Living is organizing a Sahaj Samadhi meditation workshop this week in three locations in Chennai. 'Sahaj' is a Sanskrit word that means natural or effortless. 'Samadhi' is a deep, blissful, meditative state. 'Sahaj Samadhi Meditation' is a natural, effortless system of meditation. The highlight of these sessions is the direct webcast of Smt. Bhanumathi Narsimhan (sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar) leading the meditations from Bangalore ashram and connecting to 1000s of people worldwide, simultaneously.

The participant is taught to use a simple sound mentally which allows the mind to settle down and go within. When the mind and nervous system are allowed to repose a few moments in the profound silence, the blocks that clog the system and our progress gradually dissolve. When the mind is calm, there is greater clarity in the field of expression. Our powers of observation, perception and expression improve. As a result we are able to communicate effectively and clearly.

Dates: Oct 21, 22 & 23, 2016

Time: Multiple Sessions at Adayar, Sholinganallur and Perambur

          

Open to anyone, above 16 years. For more details, please call 9790741665; 9940018751; 9841513105

Best in Holistic Wellness - The Art of Living Recognized for excellence in Yoga and Ayurveda

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We are happy to share that The Art of Living Gets Recognition For Yoga and Ayurveda. The Art of Living's Sri Sri School of Yoga has been officially certified as a Yoga School under Ministry of AYUSH's voluntary certification schemes of yoga schools. Also, Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research has been acknowledged as this year's Best Ayurveda College jointly by the Newspaper Association of Karnataka and the National Council For The Papers Association of India as part of National Education Excellence Awards 2016. Do carry in your publication for the benefit of readers.

With warm regards,

Rajalakshmi

The Art of Living Tamilnadu

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Best in Holistic Wellness-The Art of Living Gets Recognition For Yoga and Ayurveda

Bangalore, 13 October 2016; The Art of Living's prominent state-of-the-art centers of learning, Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research and Sri Sri School of Yoga have been nationally recognized for their standards of excellence in keeping with the philosophy of The Art of Living.

Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research has been acknowledged as this year's Best Ayurveda College jointly by the Newspaper Association of Karnataka and the National Council For The Papers Association of India as part of National Education Excellence Awards 2016. The award recognizes institutions, educationists and researchers for their contributions to excellence in their given academic fields.

Instituted in 2004, the college was started with the objective of boosting research and awareness for the 5000 year old Ayurvedic Sciences and to blend modern research with traditional medicine.    'With growing demand for Ayurveda, we needed good doctors. We needed doctors with commitment, compassion and high standards,' says Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Even The Art of Living's Sri Sri School of Yoga has been officially certified as a Yoga School under Ministry of AYUSH's voluntary certification schemes of yoga schools.

"We are delighted that Art Of Living has chosen to go for Yoga school certification under the Ministry of AYUSH-QCI voluntary scheme – we would like to take the leadership in certifying authentic yoga worldwide and for such a famous school to come into our fold is both a recognition of the value of the certification as well as contribution to our goal of securing leadership," said Dr R. P. Singh, Secretary General, Quality Council of India (QCI).

Sri Sri School of Yoga is the first Yoga School to be certified as a Level 1 Yoga School under the QCI Certification Scheme by TQ Cert Services, earlier called the FoodCert Private Limited. SSSY was certified by the third party auditing agency after the extensive audit of the infrastructure facilities, processes and trainers before recommending the school for the certification.

"TQ Cert appreciates the hard work put in by The Sri Sri School of Yoga Collectively to achieve this feat," said Sampat Suri, Head Certification Business of TQCert.

Sampat Suri from TQCert and S Krishnamurthy representing the Quality Council of India (QCI) presented the certificate to Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder of The Art of Living International Center at Bangalore Ashram on the occasion of Vijayadashami celebration.

Sri Sri School of Yoga offers teacher training and supports teachers in conducting yoga programs. The academic wing specializes in training yoga professionals through a series of training programs aimed at various levels of skill and proficiency, starting with generic yoga programs to specialized programs like yoga for children, yoga for corporates, yoga for pre and postnatal care and much more.