The Guru of Joy : Sri Sri Ravi Shankar & the Art of Living

Foreword by H.H. The Dalai Lama ix Preface: An Apostle of Peace xi Prologue: A Boat Ride in Banaras xv CHAPTER 1: A Skeptic's Tryst with Serenity 1 CHAPTER 2: Glimpses of Childhood 17 CHAPTER 3: The Celebration That Is Silence 27 CHAPTER 4: The Days with Maharishi 35 CHAPTER 5: The Way It All Began 41 CHAPTER 6: From Student to Teacher 51 CHAPTER 7: The Frame That Holds the Picture 75 CHAPTER 8: The Steps That Speak 103 CHAPTER 9: The Disciples 125 CHAPTER 10: The Miracles 139 CHAPTER 11: The Search for Scientific Proof 155 CHAPTER 12: Sri Sri's Answers for the World Today 169 Epilogue: A Glimpse into Eternity 191 Appendix A: The Knowledge Sheets 195 Appendix B: The Art of Living Courses 207 Glossary 213 References (Medical) 219 About the Author 221