“We need leadership and we need to empower women. The Art of Living leads with an open mind to education, and that education leads to choice. It opened my eyes to how development could or would occur in the future.”
Mr. Günter Conrad ~ CEO, CON-First, Strategy through Leadership
“So here in this artistic shrine, it is fitting that we celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of India’s stars - the Art of Living Foundation.”
Joseph R. Biden Jr. ~ Vice President. USA Senator
“We need more than ever the contribution of men and women of faith who defend and promote the human values that bind us together...The values you champion including non violence, compassion, and the sanctity of all life go to the heart of what the United Nations stands for.”
Hon. Ban Ki Moon ~ Secretary General, United Nations
“I am proud to be part of the group that is helping to create the important bonds and look forward to working with a man of peace, a man of vision, a man of compassion and man of action. We certainly need that in this world today.”
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky ~ US House of Representatives
“I came here to listen and learn and to appreciate all the great work that His Holiness Sri Sri and the Art of Living foundation have been doing around the world and here in the US.”
Congressman Jim Gerlach ~ US House of Representatives