世界和平领袖 —— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

古儒吉·斯里·斯里·拉维·尚卡尔，生活的艺术基金会创始人，是一位全球人道主义者、精神领袖和全球和平大使。自1981年以来，古儒吉帮助实现个人觉醒和社会转型的愿景，在全球180多个国家点燃了一场全球运动，改善了超过5亿人的生活。

在当今全球化的时代背景下，美中友好促进会（ACFC）秉持着促进国际友好交流与合作、构建和谐世界的使命，积极寻求与具有广泛影响力的国际和平倡导力量携手共进。在此过程中，我们荣幸地与世界和平领袖斯里・斯里・拉维・尚卡尔以及生活的艺术基金会达成全面且意义深远的合作共识。
我们坚信，合作而非博弈才是推动全球发展与人类进步的正确路径。地球是一个相互依存的大家庭，“全球一家” 的理念应深深扎根于每一个国家、每一个群体以及每一个个体的心中。美中友好促进会（ACFC）与斯里・斯里・拉维・尚卡尔及生活的艺术基金会将共同致力于通过文化交流、教育推广、心灵启迪等多方面的协同合作举措，打破地域、种族、文化等差异所带来的隔阂，增进各国人民之间的相互理解、信任与友爱。
在文化交流领域，我们将共同组织各类文化活动，展示不同国家和地区丰富多彩的文化遗产与现代文化创新成果，促进文化的多元共生与相互交融，让人们在领略多元文化魅力的同时，领悟到人类文化的共性与整体性，从而强化全球一家的情感纽带。
在教育推广方面，双方将合作开发一系列旨在培养全球公民意识与和平理念的教育项目和课程资源。通过学校、社区以及线上平台等多种渠道，将和平、友爱、合作、包容等价值观传递给广大青少年及社会各界人士，为塑造具有全球视野和责任感的新一代奠定坚实基础。
在心灵启迪层面，借助生活的艺术基金会在冥想、呼吸法、情绪管理等方面的专业经验与资源，与美中友好促进会（ACFC）的国际交流网络相结合，为人们提供心灵成长与内在平和探索的机会。帮助人们在快节奏的现代生活中，找到内心的宁静与平衡，以更加和谐、友善的心态面对他人与世界，进一步推动全球一家的和谐氛围构建。
美中友好促进会（ACFC）与斯里・斯里・拉维・尚卡尔及生活的艺术基金会将以此次合作为新的起点，持续投入资源与精力，携手全球各界有识之士，为实现合作不博弈、全球一家的美好愿景而不懈努力，为世界的和平、稳定与可持续发展贡献积极且独特的力量。

世界和平领袖斯里・斯里・拉维・尚卡尔在位于印度班加罗尔其修造的“生活的艺术基金会”国际静修社区（如下图）帮助了来自全球180多个国家的千千万万的来访者觉醒，“生活的艺术基金会”在全球帮助超过5亿人及志愿者。

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a world peace leader, has helped thousands upon thousands of visitors from more than 155 countries around the world to awaken at the ashram community of the "Art of Living Foundation" built by him in Bangalore, India (as shown in the picture below). The Art of Living Foundation has over 500 million volunteers worldwide.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar（斯里・斯里・拉维・尚卡尔）

人物简介：

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 于 1956 年 5 月 13 日出生在印度泰米尔纳德邦的帕帕纳萨姆，原名 Ravi Shankar，人们常尊称他为 Sri Sri 、Guru Ji 或 Gurudev 。他毕业于班加罗尔大学圣约瑟夫学院，获得理学学士学位 。

· 哲学与教学：他认为灵性能够提升爱、慈悲和热情等人类价值，不受任何宗教或文化的限制，所有人都可接触。他强调科学与灵性相互关联且兼容，“我是谁” 这一问题导向灵性，“这是什么” 则导向科学。他视呼吸为身心之间的纽带以及放松心灵的工具，重视冥想等精神实践以及为他人服务.

和平与人道主义工作 ：

· 巴基斯坦：2004 年他曾到巴基斯坦进行友好访问，2012 年在伊斯兰堡和卡拉奇为生活的艺术中心揭幕，不过伊斯兰堡中心在 2014 年 3 月被武装人员烧毁.

· 伊拉克：2007 年及 2008 年应伊拉克总理邀请前往访问，会见政治和宗教领袖以促进全球和平。2014 年 11 月，他又前往埃尔比勒的难民营，并举办会议以解决当地雅兹迪人和其他非穆斯林的困境.

· 哥伦比亚和哥伦比亚革命武装力量：2015 年 6 月，他会见了在哈瓦那谈判解决哥伦比亚冲突的哥伦比亚政府和哥伦比亚革命武装力量的代表团，敦促哥伦比亚革命武装力量领导人遵循甘地的非暴力原则来实现其政治目标和社会正义，为此，他获得了哥伦比亚众议院授予的西蒙・玻利瓦尔民主勋章骑士十字级.

· 委内瑞拉：2019 年，他会见了委内瑞拉双方领导人，鼓励对话，以结束该国的政治冲突，恢复和平与稳定.

· 印度克什米尔：2016 年 11 月在查谟举行的 “克什米尔回归天堂” 会议上发起了南亚和平论坛，他认为克什米尔 90% 的人渴望和平，该论坛旨在汇集八个南亚国家，在创业、技能发展、文化交流、教育合作和妇女赋权等领域开展合作.

· 所获荣誉：2016 年 3 月 28 日，印度总统普拉纳布・慕克吉在新德里总统府向他颁发了帕德玛・维布尚勋章.

生活的艺术基金会

· 成立背景与宗旨：1981 年由 Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 创立，以创造一个无压力、无暴力的社会，进而实现世界和平为宗旨，致力于推广各种教育和自我发展项目及人道主义救助方案.

主要项目与活动 ：

· 教育课程：以 “净化呼吸法（Sudarshan Kriya®）” 为核心，配合呼吸调息技术、静心方法、瑜伽体式法及处理情绪的技巧等构成系列课程，帮助人们消除紧张、压力与负面情绪，促进身心健康和灵性成长。如快乐课程、自然三摩地静心课程、高级静心课程、儿童全方位卓越训练课程、青少年赋能课程等，在全球 180 多个国家和地区开展，帮助数百万人改变了生活。

· 人道主义项目：与国际人类价值协会合作，开展冲突解决、救灾、农村可持续发展、妇女赋权、囚犯康复、全民教育和环境可持续发展等项目。例如 “5H 计划”，即健康（Health）、住屋（Homes）、卫生（Hygiene）、人性价值（Human Values）、与异中求同（Harmony Amidst Diversity），在印度及波兰、拉丁美洲、美国等众多国家实施，取得了良好成效 。

· 世界文化节：生活的艺术基金会举办世界文化节活动，如 2006 年在班加罗尔、2011 年在柏林、2016 年在新德里以及 2023 年在华盛顿特区举办的世界文化节，超过375万人，来自全球155国的热爱地球家园的人们，通过音乐、艺术、美食、舞蹈、冥想和演讲等活动，展示人类文化的多样性，促进全球团结与和平.

· 影响力：作为世界上最大的教育与人道主义组织之一，其义工遍布全球 155 个国家和地区，通过各种项目和活动，触及了大量人群的生活，为个人的成长与发展以及社会的和谐与进步做出了积极贡献.

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder of the Art of Living Foundation, is a global humanitarian, a spiritual leader and a global peace ambassador. Since 1981, with his vision of helping to achieve personal awakening and social transformation, Gurudev has ignited a global movement in more than 180 countries around the world and improved the lives of over 500 million people.

In the context of globalization today, the American Chiniese Friendship Council (ACFC), adhering to the mission of promoting international friendly exchanges and cooperation and building a harmonious world, actively seeks to join hands with international peace-advocating forces with extensive influence. In this process, we are honored to reach a comprehensive and far-reaching cooperation consensus with the world peace leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and the Art of Living Foundation.
We firmly believe that cooperation rather than competition is the correct path to drive global development and human progress. The earth is an interdependent family, and the concept of "One World, One Family" should be deeply rooted in the hearts of every country, every group, and every individual. The American Chiniese Friendship Council (ACFC) and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and the Art of Living Foundation will jointly strive to break down the barriers caused by geographical, ethnic, cultural, and other differences and enhance mutual understanding, trust, and friendship among people of all countries through coordinated cooperation initiatives in cultural exchanges, educational promotion, spiritual enlightenment, and other aspects.
In the field of cultural exchanges, we will jointly organize various cultural activities to showcase the rich and diverse cultural heritage and modern cultural innovation achievements of different countries and regions, promote the coexistence and mutual integration of cultures, and enable people to understand the commonalities and integrity of human culture while appreciating the charm of diverse cultures, thereby strengthening the emotional bond of One World, One Family.
In terms of educational promotion, both parties will cooperate to develop a series of educational programs and curriculum resources aimed at cultivating global citizenship awareness and peace concepts. Through various channels such as schools, communities, and online platforms, values such as peace, friendship, cooperation, and inclusiveness will be transmitted to the vast number of adolescents and people from all sectors of society, laying a solid foundation for shaping a new generation with a global perspective and a sense of responsibility.
At the level of spiritual enlightenment, by leveraging the professional experience and resources of the Art of Living Foundation in meditation, breathing techniques, emotion management, etc., combined with the international exchange network of the American Chinese Friendship Council (ACFC), opportunities for people's spiritual growth and exploration of inner peace will be provided. Helping people find inner peace and balance in the fast-paced modern life and face others and the world with a more harmonious and friendly attitude, further promoting the construction of a harmonious atmosphere of One World, One Family.
The American Chinese Friendship Council (ACFC) and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and the Art of Living Foundation will take this cooperation as a new starting point, continuously invest resources and efforts, and work hand in hand with people of insight from all over the world to strive unremittingly for the beautiful vision of cooperation rather than competition and One World, One Family, and contribute positive and unique forces to world peace, stability, and sustainable development.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Profile: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was born on May 13, 1956, in Papanasam, Tamil Nadu, India. His original name was Ravi Shankar. People usually address him with honorifics like Sri Sri, Guru Ji, or Gurudev. He graduated from St. Joseph's College of Bangalore University and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree.
Philosophy and Teaching: He believes that spirituality can enhance human values such as love, compassion, and enthusiasm, without being restricted by any religion or culture, and that it is accessible to everyone. He emphasizes that science and spirituality are interrelated and compatible. The question "Who am I" leads to spirituality, while "What is this" leads to science. He regards breathing as the bond between the body and the mind and as a tool for relaxing the mind. He attaches great importance to spiritual practices like meditation and serving others.
Peace and Humanitarian Work:

· Pakistan: In 2004, he paid a friendly visit to Pakistan. In 2012, he inaugurated the Art of Living centers in Islamabad and Karachi. However, the Islamabad center was burned down by armed men in March 2014.

· Iraq: In 2007 and 2008, at the invitation of the Iraqi prime minister, he visited Iraq and met with political and religious leaders to promote global peace. In November 2014, he went to the refugee camps in Erbil and held meetings to address the plight of the Yazidis and other non-Muslims there.

· Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC): In June 2015, he met with the delegations of the Colombian government and the FARC, which were negotiating to resolve the Colombian conflict in Havana. He urged the FARC leaders to follow Gandhi's principle of non-violence to achieve their political goals and social justice. For this, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Simón Bolívar Democratic Medal by the Colombian House of Representatives.

· Venezuela: In 2019, he met with the leaders of both sides in Venezuela, encouraging dialogue to end the country's political conflict and restore peace and stability.

· Kashmir, India: In November 2016, at the "Kashmir Back to Paradise" conference held in Jammu, he launched the South Asia Peace Forum. He believed that 90% of the people in Kashmir yearned for peace. The forum aimed to bring together eight South Asian countries to carry out cooperation in areas such as entrepreneurship, skill development, cultural exchanges, educational cooperation, and women's empowerment.

Honors Received: On March 28, 2016, Indian President Pranab Mukherjee presented him with the Padma Vibhushan Medal at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

The Art of Living Foundation
Background and Purpose of Establishment: Founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in 1981, with the aim of creating a stress-free and violence-free society and ultimately achieving world peace. It is committed to promoting various educational and self-development programs as well as humanitarian assistance initiatives.

Major Projects and Activities:

· Educational Courses: Centered around the "Sudarshan Kriya®", combined with breathing regulation techniques, meditation methods, yoga postures, and skills for dealing with emotions to form a series of courses. These courses help people eliminate tension, stress, and negative emotions, and promote physical and mental health and spiritual growth. Examples include the Happiness Course, the Natural Samadhi Meditation Course, the Advanced Meditation Course, the All-round Excellence Training Course for Children, and the Empowerment Course for Teenagers. These courses are carried out in more than 180 countries and regions around the world and have helped millions of people change their lives.

· Humanitarian Projects: In cooperation with the International Association for Human Values, it conducts projects on conflict resolution, disaster relief, rural sustainable development, women's empowerment, prisoner rehabilitation, universal education, and environmental sustainability. For example, the "5H Program", namely Health, Homes, Hygiene, Human Values, and Harmony Amidst Diversity, has been implemented in India, Poland, Latin America, the United States, and many other countries, achieving good results.

· World Culture Festival: The Art of Living Foundation organizes the World Culture Festival. For example, the World Culture Festivals were held in Bangalore in 2006, in Berlin in 2011, in New Delhi in 2016, and in Washington D.C. in 2023. More than 3.75 million people who love the earth, our homeland, from 180 countries around the world. Through activities such as music, art, cuisine, dance, meditation, and speeches, they showcase the diversity of human cultures and promote global unity and peace.

Influence: As one of the largest educational and humanitarian organizations in the world, its volunteers are spread across 180 countries and regions. Through various projects and activities, it has touched the lives of a large number of people and has made positive contributions to personal growth and development as well as social harmony and progress.