On Saturday, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu hosted a special meditation program to commemorate the inaugural World Meditation Day. The event, held at the Embassy premises, was organized in collaboration with the Sri Chinmoy Centre of Kathmandu. The Indian Embassy took to X (formerly Twitter) to share details about the event. It stated, “In collaboration with the Sri Chinmoy Centre, Kathmandu, @IndiaInNepal organized a meditation session at the Embassy today to mark the inaugural #WorldMeditationDay. Members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, along with Embassy officials, gathered to practice meditation. The […]
Indian Embassy In Kathmandu Celebrates Inaugural World Meditation Day
On Saturday, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu hosted a special meditation program to commemorate the inaugural World Meditation Day. The event, held at the Embassy premises, was organized in collaboration with the Sri Chinmoy Centre of Kathmandu.
The Indian Embassy took to X (formerly Twitter) to share details about the event. It stated, “In collaboration with the Sri Chinmoy Centre, Kathmandu, @IndiaInNepal organized a meditation session at the Embassy today to mark the inaugural #WorldMeditationDay. Members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, along with Embassy officials, gathered to practice meditation. The occasion was organized to promote mental well-being and fostering global harmony.
World Meditation Day was recently recognized by the United Nations General Assembly. The organization declared December 21 as the official date of world meditation day. The declaration emphasizes the right of every individual to achieve the highest possible standard of physical and mental health. Furthermore India played a significant role in the adoption of this resolution, which was passed unanimously by the General Assembly.
The resolution also highlights the vital connection between yoga and meditation. The occasion also focused on recognizing them as complementary practices that contribute to overall health and well-being. The timing of the adoption is particularly significant, as it underscores the importance of cultivating peace, calm, and well-being during a time when the world faces numerous challenges and conflicts.
World Meditation Day coincides with the Winter Solstice, which occurs on December 21, exactly six months after the International Day of Yoga on June 21, the summer solstice. Moreover this alignment further symbolizes the global commitment to promoting health and harmony through mindful practices like meditation.
