{"disclaimer":"Transcripts available through this tool are created by using automatic speech recognition and are not official records nor official documents of the United Nations. Official records and official documents are available on the Official Document System of the United Nations.","url":"https://transcripts.un.org/es/asset/k1f/k1fz454xwg","llms":{"note":"Plain-text sibling of this page, compact for LLM context. For the full API guide (search, listing, URL grammar) see /llms.txt.","textUrl":"/es/asset/k1f/k1fz454xwg.txt","guide":"/llms.txt"},"video":{"id":"k1f/k1fz454xwg","kaltura_id":"1_fz454xwg","title":"United Nations World Meditation Day 2025: Healing the World from Within","clean_title":"United Nations World Meditation Day 2025: Healing the World from Within","url":"https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1f/k1fz454xwg","date":"2025-12-19T00:00:00.000Z","scheduled_time":"2025-12-19T17:00:00.000Z","status":"finished","duration":"00:49:30","category":"Goals Lounge","body":null,"event_code":null,"event_type":null,"session_number":null,"pv_symbol":null,"pv_part":null,"slug":"asset/k1f/k1fz454xwg"},"metadata":{"summary":"A special event hosted by the UN Goals Lounge in collaboration with the Chaka Khan Foundation marking a shared commitment to global well-being and mental health. The Foundation uplifts overlooked communities through wellness, education and creative expression. Together, the UN and the Chaka Khan Foundation will honor the power of stillness and its connection to global well-being and will feature music, guided meditation and inspiring reflections from cultural and spiritual leaders.","description":"In a time of global challenges—from armed conflicts and climate crises to rapid technological change—meditation offers a powerful pathway to cultivate peace, unity, and compassion. The United Nations World Meditation Day serves as a timely reminder of the importance of nurturing human consciousness to address these pressing issues and foster harmony within ourselves and our communities. By cultivating inner peace, individuals contribute to building a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable world for current and future generations.\nTo raise awareness about meditation and its benefits, the General Assembly proclaimed 21 December as World Meditation Day, recalling the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. Additionally, the General Assembly acknowledged the link between yoga and meditation as complementary approaches to health and well-being.\nSpeakers:\nChaka Khan: Award-winning artist and co-founder Chaka Khan Foundation\nGayle King [Moderator]: Award-winning journalist and co-host of CBS Mornings\nMelissa Fleming: United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications\nMichael Beckwith: Founder and spiritual director of the Agape International Spiritual Center\nAnnemarie Hou: Executive Director, UN Office for Partnerships\nPerformers:\nMichael Beckwith: Founder and spiritual director of the Agape International Spiritual Center\nSara Auster: Sound Therapist\nCall to action/announcement:\nJoin the UN in making stillness a statement\nMeditate\nShare\nInspire\nLet's build a healthier world—from the inside out.\nWhat can be mobilized from session?\nGlobal Awareness & Engagement: Inspire individuals and communities worldwide to embrace meditation as a tool for well-being, aligned with SDG 3.\nPartnership & Collaboration: Activate networks across wellness, music, and social impact sectors to support ongoing healing initiatives.","categories":["News & Features","Goals Lounge"],"geographic_subject":[],"subject_topical":["INTERNATIONAL DAYS","MENTAL HEALTH","HEALTH"],"corporate_name":[],"speaker_affiliation":[],"related_documents":[{"title":"World Meditation Day website","url":"https://www.un.org/en/observances/meditation-day"}]},"transcript":null,"message":"No transcript available"}