On 6th December, the United Nations General Assembly in New York adopted a resolution sponsored by six countries comprising Sri Lanka, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Mexico, Nepal, and India declaring 21st December as ‘World Meditation Day’.
The Resolution recognizes meditation's contribution to health and well-being and its universality. Seventy-one (71) states from all geographical regions and cultural backgrounds co-sponsored the resolution which was adopted by consensus.
Introducing the draft resolution on behalf of the six (6) main sponsoring countries, the Representative of Liechtenstein stated that, at a time of armed conflict, climate crisis, and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, it was important to support and uplift the human consciousness including through meditation. The International Day will provide an important anchor in the UN calendar year to promote further understanding of the practice and benefits of meditation for the health and well-being of people worldwide.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism
Colombo
19 December 2024
