Channel: Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

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Description: Live from the New York Public Library, Gurudev in conversation with the knowledgeable and insightful Professor John Sexton. They discussed a variety of topics, ranging from religion, god and spirituality to climate change and the environment. This a must watch conversation! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 04:27 - Is meditation, yoga, spirituality the same as religion? 11:17 - What about religion indoctrinates and creates prejudice in people against other faiths? 17:09 - Who or what is God? 19:42 - What is silence and why is it an important part of the spiritual path? 23:10 - How Gurudev came up with Sudarshan Kriya and breath-work? 29:40 - On climate change and the environment. 34:50 - Reaction to the war and atrocities being committed in the world today. 37:27 - How to hopeful in the face of war and suffering? 43:00 - Mistakes young people make in todays world and how to avoid them. 48:24 - How can we heal interfaith relations and reduce hate against minority religions? 51:20 - The role of technology in a post pandemic world. 53:23 If happiness is our true nature why do we get entangled in happenings and lose our happiness? 54:15 - Dealing with our ego and overcoming fear. About #Gurudev - World-renowned humanitarian, spiritual leader, and an ambassador of peace and human values. Through his life and work, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has inspired millions around the world with a vision of a stress-free and violence-free world. Gurudev founded The Art of Living, a non-profit organization that is engaged in stress-management and service initiatives across the world. About John Sexton - John Sexton served as President of New York University from 2002 through 2015. He is NYU’s Benjamin F. Butler Professor of Law and Dean Emeritus of the Law School. During his presidency, the University’s reach and stature grew tremendously, including the emergence of NYU as a global network university, with campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai and 11 international academic centers; a merger with Polytechnic University, now the NYU Tandon School of Engineering; and the largest increase in the number of Arts and Science faculty in the University’s history. A Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, President Emeritus Sexton also serves on the board of the Institute of International Education and is past Chair of the American Council on Education. He received a BA in history, an MA in comparative religion, and a PhD in the history of American religion, all from Fordham University, and a JD magna cum laude from Harvard Law School. Learn Sudarshan Kriya the world's most powerful breathing technique: aoliv.in/learnsudarshankriya Do Like, Comment, Share & Subscribe to the channel! Subscribe to Gurudev's Channel: youtube.com/srisri 🎧Listen to Gurudev on Spotify: Talks - open.spotify.com/show/75Wx1ZyzhReLUFI6lgQGTS Meditations - open.spotify.com/show/6INVWvhJjH9t88iURiN2xf Follow Gurudev on Instagram: instagram.com/srisriravishankar Like Gurudev on Facebook: facebook.com/gurudev Follow Gurudev on Twitter: twitter.com/srisri Follow Gurudev on LinkedIn: in.linkedin.com/in/srisriravishankar Visit Gurudev's website: srisri.org Visit the Art Of Living website: artofliving.org Item License Code: 4T32HEQX7A