Global Ambassador of Peace Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visits Sri Lanka after eight years -

Thousands of followers from Sri Lanka and around the world accompanied Sri Gurudev
Visiting Sri Lanka on the invitation of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunewardene
Launched twelve technical and vocational training projects in Sri Lanka
A first day cover was launched in honour of his visit

19 th May 2024 Colombo Sri Lanka: Humanitarian, spiritual leader and Global Ambassador of
Peace Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Sri Gurudev) was in Sri Lanka on a three-day tour on the
invitation of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunewardene. Gurudev who inspired a
wave of volunteerism and service to moot one of the largest volunteer-based organizations in
the world – The Art of Living – visited the various projects under the aegis of the Foundation
and launched twelve vocational and technical centers around the island. He was accompanied
by thousands of followers from Sri Lanka and around the world.

Sri Gurudev was in Sri Lanka on the invitation of the Prime Minister Dinesh Gunewardene

Gurudev who is visiting Sri Lanka for the sixth time also had a first day cover launched in honour
of his visit. He is a strong proponent of spreading happiness, using the unique Sudarshan Kriya,
yoga, meditation and practical wisdom to unite people, empower individuals and transform
communities. His programmes provide techniques and tools to live a deeper, more joyous life,
while his non-profit organizations recognize the human identity beyond the boundaries of
gender, race, nationality and religion.

Thousands of devotees flocked to be in the presence of Sri Gurudev

The Art of Living which has more than 30,000 teachers and over one million volunteers across
180 countries has touched in excess of five hundred million people around the world. CNN
called it “Life Changing” and The Washington Post headlined it, “Fresh air to millions”.
In Trincomalee, Gurudev met with war victims and had a heartwarming engagement with the
children from the children’s homes run by the Foundation. He also visited the Koneswara
Temple in Trincomalee and graced the Kumbhabhishekam at Seetha Amman temple at Nuwara
Eliya. He held discussions with the trustees on the progress of the Foundation’s social service
projects, while also holding a special event – Ekamuthuwa – attended by a large number of
dignitaries and his devotees from around the world.

A first day cover was launched in honour of his visit

His time with the Prime Minister was spent discussing the prospects of unity in diversity and
uniting Sri Lanka by adding happiness into the formula of living. In addition, he had discussions
with the Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, prominent
business stewards and civil society leaders.