People from across the globe, are preparing for a transformative and calming experience as the first-ever World Meditation Day is celebrated. The event, titled World Meditates with Gurudev, will be a Live Global Meditation session held on Saturday, 21 December 2024, at 4:30 PM CAT. Hosted by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a renowned global spiritual leader, the event promises to offer an opportunity for deep reflection and inner peace.
The United Nations General Assembly declared 21 December as World Meditation Day, acknowledging its profound benefits for mental and physical health, as well as its power to foster peace and unity across the world. This inaugural event marks the beginning of an annual global celebration of meditation and its transformative impact on personal well-being and global harmony.
United Nations Commemorates First World Meditation Day
In a landmark event, the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations will mark the first-ever World Meditation Day at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 20 December 2024. The event will feature a keynote address by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, themed Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony. This significant occasion will bring together dignitaries, senior UN leaders, diplomats, and international representatives, highlighting meditation’s role in addressing global challenges.
Gurudev expressed his thoughts on the recognition, stating, “The recognition of meditation by the United Nations is a profound step forward. Meditation nurtures the soul, calms the mind, and offers a solution to modern challenges.”
Key Highlights:
- Keynote Address by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Renowned for his efforts in stress relief, conflict resolution, and humanitarian work, Gurudev will address a global audience at the UN, emphasizing meditation’s role in fostering peace and unity.
- Global Livestream Event: On 21 December, Gurudev will lead a live global meditation session to mark the Winter Solstice—a time for reflection, renewal, and inner peace.
Why World Meditation Day Matters
The United Nations’ adoption of World Meditation Day underscores the profound potential of meditation in addressing modern-day challenges such as stress, violence, and the erosion of social connections. Meditation provides a universal solution to achieving mental clarity, emotional resilience, and societal harmony.
Gurudev, who has spent over 43 years spreading the benefits of meditation to more than 180 countries, believes that meditation transcends boundaries, offering a path to peace that unites people from all cultures. By combining inner peace with outer action, meditation has become a cornerstone of global peace-building efforts.
About Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a globally respected humanitarian, spiritual leader, and peace envoy. Known for his work in reducing stress and promoting social change, Gurudev has developed trauma-relief and meditation programs for at-risk youth, war veterans, prisoners, and disaster survivors. His teachings encourage deep inner peace, happiness, and overall well-being.
Gurudev has played a pivotal role in peace negotiations in conflict zones such as Sri Lanka, Iraq, Venezuela, and Colombia, contributing to significant peace-building processes, including the resolution of the 52-year conflict between FARC and the Colombian government. He has received numerous awards, including the highest civilian honors from several nations, and honorary doctorates from 27 universities for his humanitarian efforts.
About the Art of Living Foundation
The Art of Living Foundation, founded by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in 1981, operates in 180 countries and is dedicated to creating a stress-free, violence-free society through its educational and humanitarian programs. The foundation has impacted over 800 million people worldwide, promoting meditation, stress-relief techniques, and personal development tools that foster inner peace and social harmony.
Join millions of people worldwide on 21 December for the first World Meditation Day and experience the transformative power of meditation, guided by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
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