World Meditation Day will become an annual celebration, showcasing the transformative benefits of meditation for both mental and physical well-being, as well as its potential to promote peace, unity and global harmony. This occasion will bring people together from around the world to practice meditation.
World Meditation Day 2024: Theme
The theme for World Meditation Day 2024 is “Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony.” The theme emphasizes the role of meditation in fostering global peace and unity.
India Leads Historic Celebrations at UN
Today marks a historic moment as the world comes together to celebrate the first-ever World Meditation Day. The Permanent Mission of India hosted a special event at the UN headquarters in New York, featuring a live, global meditation session led by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. This day aims to promote meditation as a powerful tool for enhancing mental well-being and global peace. This initiative also aims to address rising stress, violence, and social disconnection in today’s fast-paced world.
Meditation has emerged as a guiding light to lead people across the globe towards inner peace and self-discovery. Deeply rooted in the history and culture of India, this practice has transcended geographical boundaries and become a powerful tool for fostering international goodwill and promoting mental well-being.
What is meditation?
Meditation is an ancient practice rooted in religious, yogic and secular traditions across cultures, according to the UN. It has been practiced for thousands of years and involves focusing one’s attention on the present moment.
Today, it has evolved into a global phenomenon, transcending its origins to become a vital tool for personal well-being and mental health.
Meditation is a practice where individuals use techniques such as mindfulness, focused attention, or concentrated thought to train the mind and achieve a state of emotional calmness, physical relaxation and mental clarity.
With various types of meditation offering unique approaches, this versatile practice can reduce stress, improve focus and emotional balance, alleviate anxiety and depression, and enhance sleep quality as well as improve physical health such as lowering blood pressure and managing pain.
