Andean Parliament honored Sri Sri with the award titled "Medalla de la Integracion en el Grado de Gran Oficial" for His Humanitarian work in bringing peace.
While accepting the award Sri Sri said, "We all need to work together to see this entire continent free from violence and stress." He began his speech in Spanish, thanking the President of the Congress and its members, and ended it with "Namaste" which he said means "I am all yours". He also said we need to establish communication on three levels--communication with oneself, communication with the society and communication with nature.
Sri Sri concludes his Peru visit with a huge public event where more than 4000 people are expected to participate .
Picture 1 - Lusia Maria Cuculiza Torre, Representative of the president of the Congress of Peru conferred Sri Sri with Diploma de Honor. She said, "It is so good to see so many smiling faces in the congress. God Bless Sri Sri for keeping up the good work he is doing."
Picture 2 - Diploma de Honor" for Sri Sri's permanent humanitarian work in favor of peace by Congress of Peru
Picture 3 - Gathering at Peru Congress
Picture 4 - Hildebrando Tapia Samaniego conferring the Andean Parliament award on Sri Sri in Lima, Peru
Picture 5 - Sri Sri with Lusia Maria Cuculiza Torre and Hildebrando Tapia Samaniego at the award ceremony
"Some of the Congressman have done the programs that The Art of Living provides, after completing the course and filled with inner peace that they felt that Sri Sri must come to Perú and deliver his message to more people," said Alejandro Martinez Meijide, director of the Art of Living in Peru.
In the backdrop of Peru facing violence, corruption and stress, Mr. Brando Tapia, Congress man in Peru and member of the Andean Parliament shared, "Everyone should have the opportunity to know this worldwide spiritual leader, who helps us to have a better quality of life, who encourages us to do service and create a better society filled with respect, union and happiness.”
In the backdrop of Peru facing violence, corruption and stress, Mr. Brando Tapia, Congress man in Peru and member of the Andean Parliament shared, "Everyone should have the opportunity to know this worldwide spiritual leader, who helps us to have a better quality of life, who encourages us to do service and create a better society filled with respect, union and happiness.”
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has recieved this award for his constant social work and mission to deliver peace to everyone, his foundation and programs have help thousands of people in Perú.
On this visit, Sri Sri will have a private meeting with Brando Tapia, Congressman in Perú and Member, Andean Parliament; Ana María Solórzano, President of the Peruvian National Congress and with Luis Castañeda Lossio, Mayor of the City of Lima
Information on Art of Living's Activities in Peru.
#Art of living Service Initiatives in Peru
1. The objective of The Art of Living in Perú involves promoting human values,fostering interfaith harmony, building communal unity, encouraging social responsibility and spearheading humanitarian causes.
2. The Art of Living started its activities in the South American country of Perú in 2007 and about
thousands
have benefitted from the Art of Living programs, public talks and workshops in schools, universities, companies and jails.3. For International Day of Yoga, along with India’s Embassy, The Art of Living organized a public workshop of yoga and a brief introduction to meditation in 6 districts of Lima and about 1000 people participated.
#There are many social service projects by The Art of Living in Perú.
- Prison SMART (For trauma relief)
- Breath Water and Sound
- Mission Green Earth
- “Limpia tu playa, limpia tu mente” - service project in which volunteers
- develop campaigns for a clean beach while promoting meditation
- “Las Manos que Ayudan” - major service initiative held by The Art of Living volunteers launched in November 2013. Every Monday dozens of volunteers gather and prepare food for 150 people in need.
#Sri Sri's earlier visit to Peru
1. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder, The Art of Living first visited the country in September 2012.
2. On Sri Sri’s last visit to Perú, he received one of the highest awards by theMajor of Lima, Susana Villarán, he had an important meeting with the Congress, he gave a public talk for 2000 people, and lead a meditation on Macchu Picchu for 300 people from all over the world.
(Press Release Coming soon)
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