The global celebrations of the Art of Living Foundation’s 45th Anniversary were held in Bengaluru with great enthusiasm, bringing together spiritual leaders, dignitaries, volunteers, and devotees from across the world. The event highlighted the journey of the Art of Living Foundation’s 45th Anniversary, reflecting four and a half decades of service dedicated to peace, meditation, humanitarian work, and spiritual upliftment.
Vice President Lauds Global Impact of Art of Living Foundation
The Art of Living Foundation’s 45th Anniversary ceremony was attended by the Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, who praised the organisation for its contribution to promoting harmony, compassion, and inner transformation. He noted that the Art of Living Foundation’s 45th Anniversary represents not just a milestone for an organisation, but a global movement that has influenced millions of lives across nearly 180 countries.
Speaking on the occasion, the Vice President said that the Art of Living Foundation’s 45th Anniversary symbolizes the success of a philosophy rooted in the belief that inner peace leads to outer harmony. He emphasized that over the years, the Art of Living Foundation’s 45th Anniversary journey has shown how meditation, service, and education can become powerful tools for social change.
Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the 45th anniversary celebrations of the Art of Living in Bengaluru today.
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The event also featured reflections on the teachings of the founder, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose vision has guided the organisation since its inception. His message of peace, mindfulness, and service was widely appreciated during the Art of Living Foundation’s 45th Anniversary celebrations, which also showcased various humanitarian and wellness initiatives.
Speakers highlighted how the Art of Living Foundation’s 45th Anniversary marks a legacy of projects in rural development, environmental conservation, education, stress relief programs, and interfaith dialogue. These initiatives have helped the organisation evolve into a global platform for spiritual and social transformation.
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Youth Engagement Blends Tradition and Modernity at Art of Living Foundation’s 45th Anniversary
Youth participation was also a key highlight of the Art of Living Foundation’s 45th Anniversary, with programs such as meditation workshops, cultural sessions, and innovative spiritual gatherings designed to connect ancient wisdom with modern lifestyles. Organisers said this blend of tradition and modernity continues to attract young people worldwide.
The Vice President also commended the organisation’s efforts toward a drug-free society, noting that the Art of Living Foundation’s 45th Anniversary stands as a reminder of the importance of discipline, self-awareness, and positive living. He praised the volunteers as “silent architects of service” who have carried the mission to every corner of the world.
The grand event concluded with prayers at the Ganpati Temple within the campus and the release of a commemorative postal stamp marking the Art of Living Foundation’s 45th Anniversary, making it a memorable global celebration of peace and unity.