Washington, Dec 18 (NationPress) Approximately one million participants from around the globe are preparing to engage in a meditation event on December 21, organized by the Heartfulness Institute. This initiative fosters peace and harmony through collective meditation and aims to establish a new Guinness World Record.

In an interview with IANS, James Joseph, Executive Vice President of HTC Global Services and a senior trainer for Heartfulness Meditation, expressed that the event aligns with World Meditation Day and will include a live, guided session.

“On December 21, we are celebrating World Meditation Day with a live meditation at 9:30 a.m. in the US,” said Joseph. “We anticipate about one million individuals from all over the world to join this event.”

He emphasized that this collective endeavor aims to cultivate a moment of tranquility amid rising global tensions. “The primary goal is to enhance peace and harmony worldwide through one million people meditating,” Joseph informed IANS.

The Heartfulness Institute, an international meditation movement with origins in India, is spearheading this program. According to Joseph, the session will be led by Daaji, the organization’s global guide who is currently residing in India.

“This initiative is organized by the Heartfulness Institute, which is under the leadership of Daaji, who is based in India,” he noted. “He serves as the global guide for Heartfulness meditation and will oversee this meditation.”

Joseph characterized Daaji as the contemporary leader of a meditative tradition that seamlessly merges ancient practices with modern accessibility. “Daaji represents what we refer to as the Heartfulness tradition, which is an ancient form of Raji yoga,” he explained, adding that “the modernized version is now known as Heartfulness.”

He highlighted that the movement has a substantial global presence. Daaji, according to Joseph, leads an organization comprising about 10 million meditators worldwide, either experienced or currently practicing meditation.

The meditation on December 21 is anticipated to have participants from all continents. “Individuals from 160 countries are expected to enthusiastically engage in this meditation,” Joseph stated.

Participation in the event is complimentary and accessible to everyone, he added, mentioning that interested individuals can register through a provided QR code.

“There are no charges involved. It is completely free,” he emphasized.

Reflecting on the broader implications of the initiative, Joseph highlighted India’s significant role in shaping global wellness traditions. “India’s greatest contribution lies in the realms of yoga and meditation,” he remarked, calling the December 21 event “a remarkable opportunity for us to contribute and partake in that movement.”

He expressed that meditation serves as a pathway toward collective transformation. “Meditation is the ideal method to change minds and hearts to promote peace for humanity,” Joseph conveyed to IANS, adding that participants would join “one million souls, one million hearts meditating together.”

World Meditation Day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly and is celebrated annually on December 21, coinciding with the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere—a period traditionally associated with introspection and inner tranquility.

Heartfulness is based on the Shri Ram Chandra Mission, a global spiritual organization headquartered in India, and has grown internationally through meditation centers, trained practitioners, and digital platforms, with its leadership and guiding philosophy firmly rooted in India.