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It has been established in the firm belief that enduring peace can only be attained when individuals achieve inner peace – cessation of conflict within themselves. In creating an atmosphere of tranquility and serenity close to nature, it aims to awaken people to their inner spirituality so that they may return to the world beyond to create constructive change.
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Holistic approach to Healing the Mind, Healing Society, Healing the Environment
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[retinaiconbox icon=”leaf” color=”#999999″ title=”Peace Garden”]The Peace Garden has three elements – the Sand Garden, the Water Garden and the Meditation Garden.[gap]Explore →[/retinaiconbox][/one_third]
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[retinaiconbox icon=”home” color=”#999999″ title=”Peace Museum”]When going through the material available in the Peace Museum, it is well understood how Ariyaratne became a household name.[gap]Take a Tour →[/retinaiconbox][/one_third]
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[retinaiconbox icon=”pencil” color=”#999999″ title=”Peace Library”]Library has around 4,000 books and periodicals of a variety of genres covering philosophy, religion, autobiographies, social science and literature.[gap]Read More →[/retinaiconbox][/one_third_last]
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Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne is the Founder and the President Emeritus of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, a grass-roots humanitarian organization based on the concept of ‘sharing of labour, thought and energy for the awakening of all’. Sarvodaya has been active throughout Sri Lanka since 1958 despite numerous hardships it has faced over the years.
Born in 1931 in the South of Sri Lanka, Dr. Ariyaratne had his primary education in the village school, secondary education at Mahinda College, Galle, and his higher education at Vidyodaya University. He started his teaching career at Nalanda College, Colombo, and while still a teacher there he took forty high school students and twelve teachers on an educational tour to an outcaste village. During this memorable visit, Dr. Ariyaratne guided his students and fellow teachers along his vision of sharing labour, thought and energy with the villagers and helped them develop their village. This first shramadana work camp marked the beginning of the Sarvodaya Sharamadana Movement.
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Testimonials of World Renowned Personalities
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[one_third][testimonial author=”Dr. Deepak Chopra”]It was extraordinary to visit Vishva Niketan and see the work of Sarvodaya and Dr Ariyaratne. This extraordinary work must reach the critical mass globally and create a new civilization.[/testimonial][/one_third]
[one_third][testimonial author=”Prof. Joanna Macy”]What a beautiful and restful haven this has been for myself and my grandchildren Eliza and Julian. Gratitude ever to Vishva Niketan and my Sarvodaya family.[/testimonial][/one_third]
[one_third_last][testimonial author=”Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith”]The work you are doing is magnificent. The lives you are transforming are countless. I am grateful to be part of the Sarvodaya family.[/testimonial][/one_third_last]
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[/tooltip][/responsive][/one_fifth][one_fifth][responsive][tooltip text=”The King Baudouin Award bestowed by King Baudouin of Belgium”]
[/tooltip][/responsive][/one_fifth][one_fifth][responsive][tooltip text=”The Niwano Peace Prize awarded by the Niwano Foundation in Japan”]
[/tooltip][/responsive][/one_fifth][one_fifth][responsive][tooltip text=”The Mahatma Gandhi Peace Prize awarded by the Indian government”]
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[/tooltip][/responsive][/one_fifth_last]Records of the life-long, non-violent efforts of the founder of the Vishva Niketan International Peace Centre and the President of the Sarvodaya Movement Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne to develop a new social structure through Sarvodaya are displayed in the Peace Museum.
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