WORLD MEDITATION FOUNDATION

2026/02/273 min read

The Unified Mind: Bridging Science and Tradition for the Future of Meditation Globally – The 2nd World Meditation Day Forum

March 20-21, 2026

On-site in Korea + Zoom for virtual sessions + YouTube livestream

1. Background

Guided by the vision of “The Unified Mind”, the World Meditation Day Forum convenes as a landmark international gathering, dedicated to weaving the distinct threads of scientific, religious, and secular thought into a coherent tapestry of understanding. Building on the success of its predecessor, this second edition moves beyond dialogue toward integration—seeking to establish a common identity for meditation that is both empirically sound and wisdom-informed. By uniting meditation masters, neuroscientists, researchers, and practitioners from across the globe, the Forum aims to forge a shared path forward, laying the foundational framework for a unified global meditation ecosystem.

2. Forum Objectives and Themes

a) Establish a Common Foundation

Synthesizing a unified understanding of meditation across scientific, religious, and secular perspectives.

o Suggested Themes: Cross-traditional dialogues on methods and goals; historical and contemporary adaptations of practices; identifying shared core principles or definitions.

b) Define Measurable Impact

Identifying the core human qualities that meditation cultivates, alongside developing standards for assessing its impact.

o Suggested Themes: Presenting empirical research (neuroscientific, psychological, clinical) on meditation’s effects; discussing methodologies for measuring outcomes like awareness, compassion, or well-being.

c) Catalyze a Global Movement

Fostering a collaborative ecosystem to mainstream meditation worldwide, and translating insights into actionable collaboration.

o Suggested Themes: Proposing models for public engagement, education, or policy; designing frameworks for future collaborative research or campaigns; sharing case studies of successful community or institutional integration.

3. Preliminary Program Schedule1

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.

2025/12/234 min read

Use meditation as a bridge to resonate with the world

Use Meditation as A Bridge to Resonate with the World

-- Global Collective Meditation on December 21 connects the world

As the first rays of the winter solstice on December 21 light up different continents one after another, a spiritual action that transcends language, culture and national boundaries quietly unfolds.

The "15 Minutes of Global Silence" meditation initiative, jointly launched by the World Meditation Council and the World Meditation Foundation, connects the hearts of tens of millions of people around the world on this day.

From the United Nations Headquarters to the serene valleys of the Himalayas;

From the skyscrapers of busy cities to the open squares of the countryside;

People of different skin colors, beliefs and backgrounds settle in their hearts at the same moment and pass on peace, awareness and empathy through meditation.

At this moment, the world is quiet, yet closer to each other.

As a global spiritual community long committed to promoting meditation practice and cross-cultural understanding, the World Meditation Day Committee and the World Meditation Foundation officially launched the initiative:

On the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, which symbolizes the first movement of the sun, people around the world are called to join in a silent meditation of no less than 15 minutes at 12:00 GMT on December 21.

The initiative received a swift response from more than 70 countries.

Global meditation organizations, educational institutions, businesses and public welfare groups have joined in to support it. Multilingual meditation guidance audio and online synchronization channels have been made freely available to the world through platforms such as Zoom and YouTube, making it easy for people of all cultures and ages to join.

Ms. Fei Yu, a member of the World Meditation Day Committee's presidium and acting director-generall, said:

"15 minutes of silence brings together spiritual power that transcends mountains and seas.

It's not just a global collective action, but a growing mental movement."

It is reported that the committee will systematically summarize the experience of this global meditation event and continue to promote inner practices such as meditation, mindfulness, sitting in stillness and meditation to be more deeply integrated into personal life and the daily life of society.

This global meditation campaign once again proves:

In a world full of noise, silence is the common language of humanity;

And when hearts are truly connected to each other, the world has more possibilities.

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

2025/12/033 min read

15-Minute Initiative for World Meditation Day

15-Minute Initiative for World Meditation Day

Meditation as a Bridge, Resonance Across the World

Dear Friends,

Meditation is not only a vital way to promote health and mental well-being, but also embodies profound values—fostering harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature .

World Meditation Day, as a bridge transcending ethnicities, cultures, and regions, connects countless practitioners and mobilizes collective strength to advance the progress of human civilization . Established by the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly on December 6, 2024, this annual observance falls on December 21—chosen to align with the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, symbolizing inner stillness and cosmic balance .

This international celebration aims to raise awareness about the benefits of mediation. We sincerely invite you to join this global moment of silent meditation on December 21st, World Meditation Day, at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) . Zoom link: 6288686649

Let go of distractions, gently close your eyes, and let your 15-minute meditation be a gift to the world. Your participation is the key force driving the evolution of global consciousness, form a wave of harmony and positivity.

We look forward to your participation—across regions, cultures, and time zones—in this shared meditation moment on December 21st.