Celebrating 25 Years of Service
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Art of Living has launched an initiative for a Violence-Free, Stress-Free America. Americans across the nation will move toward this vision by participating in programs that emphasize the innate dignity of human life and a respect for people of all religious and cultural backgrounds.
The initiative for a Violence-Free, Stress-Free America is a collaborative effort driven by a belief that individuals, through our words and actions, are responsible for creating the kind of world in which we want to live. Americans who envision a better tomorrow will engage in landmark events and social projects that honor and give life to human values. This phenomenon will unfold in two-phases, which are Heroes of Humanity and Human Values Week.
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Heroes of Humanity, San Diego
February 17, 2007
Hojel Auditorium
Institute of the Americas (UCSD Campus)
10111 N. Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla CA 92037
3pm-530pm
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Award for Uplifting Human Values
The award recognizes individuals or organizations in the community who embody the values of integrity, compassion and non-violence in their dedication and service to humanity. This year the award will be given in five categories namely non-profit, businesses, public service, faith-based and youth.
Kids for Kids/Teens for Teens Program
Hundreds of classrooms are participating in this program designed to inspire youth of all ages to contemplate and experience values such as generosity, enthusiasm and compassion. For 30 days, students perform random acts of kindness at home and at school, and reflect on the significance of human values through writing and art.
The program is currently being undertaken by classrooms in the following schools in San Diego:
- Monarch School
- Morse High School
- Fallbrook High School
- Holly Drive Leadership Academy
- San Deguito Academy
For information about the Kids for Kids program in the greater San Diego area, please click here.
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Human Values Week
March 25-31, 2007
During this second phase of the initiative, Americans will observe Human Values Week by coming together to celebrate humanity and reaffirm their dedication to cultivating a better world. The highlight of the week will be a gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.
John F. Kennedy Center Gala
The Art of Living Foundation will host a gala on March 28 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, to highlight the critical role human values play in the eradication of violence and stress. The event is a platform for prominent leaders and decision makers in the fields of politics, business and civil society to draw attention to what leaders and ordinary citizens can do together to achieve a violence-free, stress-free society.
Meditation for Peace
As a testament to their commitment for positive social change, more than 10,000 people will gather in the New York-New Jersey area and collectively meditate for peace. This special event will be led by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. |
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His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:
Spiritual Leader & Humanitarian
Founder the Art of Living, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has dedicated his life and work to creating a violence-free society where every human being realizes a disease-free body, stress-free mind and sorrow-free soul.
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Distinguished Judges:
- Azim Khamisa
Founder/CEO, Tariq Khamisa Foundation
- Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell
Founder, Unity Center of San Diego
- Marye Anne Fox
Chancellor, UCSD
Participants*:
Hon. Jerry Sanders
Mayor of City of San Diego (Received Proclamation)
Hon. Leesa Heebner
Mayor of City of Solana Beach (Received Proclamation)
Hon. Art Madrid
Mayor of City of La Mesa (Received Proclamation)
Hon. Donna Frye
Councilwoman, District 6, San Diego
Amita Sharma
KPBS
Jo Ann Anderson
VP-Development, Alzheimer's Association
Susan Stames Hall
Founder & Executive Director, The Angels Depot
Angela Brannon
Executive Director, It's all about the Kids
Walter Philips
Executive director & CEO, San Diego Youth & Community Services
Imam Sharif Battikhi
American Islamic Services Foundation
Dr. M.C.Madhavan
Professor, SDSU
Jae Marciano
Executive Director, Trauma Intervention Programs of San Diego County, Inc
Dr. Ida Greene
Founder, Our Place Center of Self-Esteem
Mary Ferro
Volunteer Coordinator/Community Development, St. Clare's Home, Inc
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts
Michele Little
Founder, Unite in Peace
Chris Rutgers
Founder, Outdoor Outreach
Teresa Leader-Anderson
Public Relations (Special Events), The San Diego Food Bank
Federation of Indian Association
Charles I Cheneweth Foundation
Angela Brannon
Its All About The Kids
San Diego American Red Cross
San Diego Youth and Community Services
SAY San Diego
Alka Subramanian
Director, Power of Love Foundation
Win Cox
President, Women's Empowerment International
Rick Koca
Founder, Stand Up For Kids
Rebecca Tolin
Full Focus Reporter, KPBS TV
Bill Menis, Anchor
NBC News In The Morning
Rev Carla A Friedrich
Swedenborgian Church of San Diego
Sharon Majores
Sufi sect
John Falchi
First Unitarian Chuch
Panditji
Shree Mandir
*Participants include attendees and event supporters
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We understand Human Values to be…
to be social and ethical norms common to all cultures, societies, and religions. They include:
- a deep reverence for all life
- integrity, honesty and sincerity
- generosity and sharing
- non-violence and inner peace
- enthusiasm and joy
- compassion and love
- a responsible attitude toward society and the planet
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