「一人ひとりの心のストレスを取り除くことで平和な世界をつくりだす」
ことを目標に、世界各国で教育普及・人道活動をおこなう非営利のNGO。
（本部 インド・バンガロール。日本では一般社団法人として活動）
現在世界156カ国において、平和構築、社会貢献、教育支援等、
さまざまな分野で活動する世界最大規模のボランティア組織。
国連経済社会理事会の特殊協議資格(ECOSOC)を保有。
1981年にシュリ・シュリ・ラヴィ・シャンカールにより創設。
Founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,The Art of Living Foundation is a not-for-profit, educational and humanitarian NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation) engaged in stress-management and service initiatives. The organisation's programs are guided by Sri Sri’s philosophy of peace: “Unless we have a stress-free mind and a violence-free society, we cannot achieve world Peace.” To help individuals get rid of stress and experience inner peace, The Art of Living offers stress-elimination programs which include breathing techniques,meditation and yoga. These programs have helped millions around the world to overcome stress, depression and violent tendencies. The Art of Living Foundation has spread peace across communities through diverse humanitarian projects, including conflict resolution, disaster relief, sustainable rural development, empowerment of women, prisoner rehabilitation, education for all, and environmental sustainability.
