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.