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The Essential Ari: An introduction to the writings of Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne

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Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne (1931-2024), known to everyone as Ari, was a Sri Lankan activist and educator, best known as the founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement. This movement has enabled the people of 15,000 villages to improve their lives.

Ari was a prolific writer. This small volume selects a dozen stories and lectures chosen to immerse you in the key ideas that underlie his work. Sarvodaya Shramadana means "The Awakening of All through Shared Labor." The Movement was inspired by the wor...