Colombo: Noted spiritual leader and founder of the 'Art of Living' foundation Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been bestowed with Doctor of Philosophy honour by a University here in recognition of his services to alternative medicine.
The degree in Holistic Medicine was conferred on him by the Open International University for Complementary Medicine at the 44th World Congress on Alternative medicine held here over the weekend.
The art of living course, popular in India and abroad, has given a holistic dimension to healthcare by reviving ancient healing techniques and practices and presented them in a way that is suitable for modern lifestyles.
The Open International University was founded in 1962 under the tutelage of World Health Organisation to advance scientific study and professional practice of medicines and to promote and disseminate knowledge of medicines.
First lady Shiranthi Rajapakse, a disciple of the spiritual guru, received the award on his behalf.
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