For media inquiries, please contact:

Fei Yu

Board Member

World Meditation Foundation

Email: fei@worldmeditationfoundation.org

Website: www.worldmeditationfoundation.org

 

 

About the World Meditation Foundation

The World Meditation Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the practice and benefits of meditation worldwide. Through advocacy, education, and collaborative initiatives, the Foundation seeks to create a more mindful, compassionate, and sustainable world.

Global Delegates Gather for a Landmark Event

Held in a hybrid format combining both in-person and online participation, the Assembly brought together a distinguished and diverse group of participants from across the globe. Experts, scholars, institutional representatives, and practitioners from a wide array of fields—including meditation, mental health, religious philosophy, artificial intelligence, education, philanthropy, and social innovation—convened to take part in this milestone event.

 

Online attendees joined from across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, underscoring the Association’s growing international reach and its commitment to openness, cooperation, and global exchange.

 

Three Key Global Initiatives for 2025 Announced

As part of its forward strategy, the Governing Council approved three major international initiatives for 2025:

 

1. Establishment of the World Meditation Day Committee

 

This committee will oversee the planning, coordination, and promotion of World Meditation Day activities worldwide, helping to grow public engagement and expand the global influence of meditation culture.

 

 

2. Launch of the First AI + Meditation International Forum

 

Scheduled for October 2025, the inaugural AI + Meditation Forum will explore the innovative intersections between artificial intelligence and meditation practices—including applications in guided meditation, mental health, education, and data analytics. The goal is to foster integration between technology and mindfulness for the benefit of global well-being.

 

3. Launch of the Global Synchronized Meditation Campaign

 

On 21 December 2025, designated as World Meditation Day, the Association will lead a global synchronized meditation. At 00:00 GMT, people around the world will be invited to participate in at least 15 minutes of silent meditation, collectively envisioning peace, awareness, and human flourishing.

 

 

Interfaith and Intercultural Meditation Session Fosters Mutual Understanding

 

In the afternoon, the Association hosted a special interfaith and intercultural meditation exchange. Representatives from diverse spiritual and cultural backgrounds engaged in shared meditation practices, heartfelt reflections, and open dialogue.

 

The gathering offered a space for exploring the shared wisdom of different traditions, and fostered a spirit of inclusion, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence.

Building a Global Platform for Meditation Collaboration

The World Meditation Day Association sees this General Assembly as a new beginning for advancing meditation through scientific research, global education, cross-cultural exchange, and international cooperation.

 

With a commitment to openness, diversity, and innovation, the Association aims to become a leading global platform for collaboration in meditation and mental well-being—serving the broader aspirations of peace and health for all.

 

 

  

For media inquiries, please contact:

Fei Yu

Board Member

World Meditation Foundation

Email: fei@worldmeditationfoundation.org

Website: www.worldmeditationfoundation.org

 

 

About the World Meditation Foundation

The World Meditation Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the practice and benefits of meditation worldwide. Through advocacy, education, and collaborative initiatives, the Foundation seeks to create a more mindful, compassionate, and sustainable world.

World Meditation Foundation’s Thailand Retreat: Promoting Global Meditation Culture and Inner Peace

1. Meditation Journey: A Deep Experience of Harmony

 

The retreat began with a simple walking meditation.

 

One participant wrote:"On the second day at the temple, after a brief opening ceremony, Master Da Hui led us into the forest to choose a small area and practice walking meditation barefoot. As we wandered among the trees, he instructed us to stop thinking and analyzing, and simply hear, see, feel, and be aware."

 

Participants, barefoot, connected with the earth, experiencing inner peace and strength through prolonged walking and seated meditation.

 

One participant shared: "After nearly 30 hours of walking, I felt the earth beneath my feet, emptied my mind, and found stillness. Over 20 hours of seated meditation taught me to accept pain. 'Practical experience outweighs theory.' Realisation through practice is key."

 

Another said: "For the first time, I walked for hours, focusing on the sensation of my feet on the ground. At first, my mind wandered, but over time, I calmed myself and maintained mindfulness. By the end, seven days felt too short, and I deeply grasped the wisdom of integration."

2. Meditation's Power: Awakening the Spirit

 

Meditation isn’t just physical—it's spiritual. An 8-year-old novice monk at Wat Pa Si Saeng Tham of Thailand, though small, embodied calm and strength, impressing all with the transformative power of meditation, regardless of age.

 

Yao Qinfang reflected, "This retreat filled me with love and warmth. Every practitioner I met here offered kindness and support."

 

Another added, "Through meditation, I found inner peace and learned to stay mindful in everyday life."

3. Meditation as a Way of Life: Finding Peace in the Present

 

Meditation is about being mindful of the present. Participants not only experienced meditation’s benefits during the retreat but also integrated this mindfulness into their daily lives.

 

One participant noted: "Seven days passed quickly. Guided by the teacher's advice, I learned to embrace each moment and let go of expectations, focusing on each step and the earth beneath."

4. Global Meditation Advocacy: Promoting Health Worldwide

 

The retreat furthered the Foundation’s global meditation advocacy. Their message of “15 minutes of meditation daily” resonated with many, and more people worldwide are embracing meditation.

 

Master Da Hui, a long-time partner of the Foundation, promotes daily meditation at his temple, inspiring others to follow suit. His actions serve as a valuable example of how meditation can foster global well-being.

5. Conclusion: A More Harmonious Global Future

 

Meditation is not only a path to inner growth but also a way to improve global health. The World Meditation Foundation will continue to spread meditation culture, helping more people experience its benefits and work towards a more harmonious future.

 

We invite more individuals to join us, participate in our retreats, and experience the peace and strength meditation can bring. Meditation is a part of daily life, helping us manage stress, unlock inner wisdom, and foster spiritual growth.

  

For media inquiries, please contact:

Fei Yu

Board Member

World Meditation Foundation

Email: fei@worldmeditationfoundation.org

Website: www.worldmeditationfoundation.org

 

 

About the World Meditation Foundation

The World Meditation Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the practice and benefits of meditation worldwide. Through advocacy, education, and collaborative initiatives, the Foundation seeks to create a more mindful, compassionate, and sustainable world.