Exclusive Channel Features Spiritual Teachings of Art of Living Foundation
SILVER
SPRING, Md., Nov. 21 -- WorldSpace
Satellite Radio, (Nasdaq: WRSP), one of the world leaders in
satellite-based digital radio services, today announced the premiere of Radio Art
of Living, a WorldSpace network-exclusive channel with programming aimed at extending
the teachings of the renowned spiritual leader, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
Radio Art of Living showcases the teachings of Sri Sri, which bring together ancient
wisdom and modern science, and is available to subscribers across India and WorldSpace’s
AsiaStar coverage area.
The programming is offered in cooperation with the Art of Living
Foundation, an international nonprofit educational, charitable and humanitarian
organization offering programs in more than 142 countries around the world. Radio Art
of Living has been created to provide a compelling variety of content that inspires
and rejuvenates the body, mind and spirit. Built around the basic tenets of the Art
of Living, Radio Art of Living offers a combination of silence, Sadhana (meditation),
Satsang (celebration) and Seva (service).
“Radio Art of Living will serve WorldSpace listeners like a trusted
companion in their spiritual journey,” said Prasana Prabhu, a senior disciple of His
Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. “The wide variety of programs offered on the station
will not only deepen the spiritual experience of the listeners by helping them to
integrate the teaching of Sri Sri in their daily life, but will also inspire people
to take responsibility to make the world a better place.”
“WorldSpace is delighted to partner with the Art of Living
Foundation and present our listeners with the inspirational teachings of Sri Sri,”
said Billy Sabatini, vice president of content, WorldSpace. “In Radio Art of Living,
we seek to create a unique radio community for people of all backgrounds and cultural
traditions, where they come together in the spirit of service and celebration.”
About WorldSpace, Inc.
WorldSpace (Nasdaq: WRSP)
is the world's only global media and entertainment
company positioned to offer a satellite radio
experience to consumers in more than 130 countries
with five billion people, driving 300 million
cars. WorldSpace delivers the latest tunes,
trends and information from around the world
and around the corner. WorldSpace subscribers
benefit from a unique combination of local
programming, original WorldSpace content and
content from leading brands around the globe
including the BBC, CNN, Virgin Radio, NDTV
and RFI. WorldSpace's satellites cover two-thirds
of the globe with six beams. Each beam is capable
of delivering up to 80 channels of high quality
digital audio and multimedia programming directly
to WorldSpace Satellite Radios anytime and
virtually anywhere in its coverage area. WorldSpace
is a pioneer of satellite-based digital radio
services (DARS) and was instrumental in the
development of the technology infrastructure
used today by XM Satellite Radio.
About the Art of Living Foundation
Founded in 1982 by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Art
of Living Foundation is an international non-profit educational, charitable,
and humanitarian organisation offering programmes in 146 countries.
As a Non-Government Organization, Art of Living Foundation
works in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the
United Nations, participating in a variety of committees and activities relating
to health, education, sustainable development and conflict resolution. Through its
innovative programmes, the foundation has helped millions across the globe experience
inner peace by strengthening the individual. It offers programmes that eliminate stress,
create a sense of belonging, restore human values, and encourage people from all
backgrounds, religions, and cultural traditions to come together in celebration
and service.
The foundation will be celebrating 25 years of service to humanity next year by
organising a three-day global conference on human values from February 17, 2006 in
Bangalore, India. Over 2.5 million people from over a hundred countries are
expected to take part.
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