In the lead-up to World Meditation Day on December 21, 2025, global humanitarian, spiritual leader, and peace envoy Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will lead a worldwide call for “peace, resilience, and unity” through a global meditation initiative scheduled for December 21.

Observed annually, World Meditation Day highlights meditation as a powerful tool for individual and collective well-being at a time of rising global stress and division. To mark the occasion, Gurudev will guide participants across continents in a synchronized meditation experience, according to a statement from the Art of Living Foundation.

“World Meditates with Gurudev will stream live, inviting people of every background and belief to pause together in a shared moment of stillness, reflection, and renewal on the Winter Solstice. Last year’s event drew millions of participants worldwide and earned a Guinness World Record for the most viewers of a guided meditation livestream on YouTube,” the statement said.

Event Details:

• What: World Meditates with Gurudev
• When: Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET
• Where: Global livestream at worldmeditationday.com

As part of the official World Meditation Day observance, Gurudev also delivered a keynote address at the United Nations on December 19. The event brought together senior UN leadership, diplomats, and international representatives to examine the role of meditation in advancing global peace, unity, and conflict resolution.

The address built on last year’s historic inauguration of World Meditation Day at the United Nations, when meditation was formally recognized for its profound impact on mental, emotional, and societal well-being.

“Meditation is a must for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing,” says Gurudev.

Widely recognized for his work in stress relief, trauma healing, and peacebuilding, Gurudev has emphasized meditation’s increasing relevance amid global polarization and uncertainty. World Meditation Day aims to elevate meditation as a unifying force that can reduce stress, strengthen resilience, and foster peace within communities worldwide.

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