Vancouver, 28th September 2024 – On September 28th, Heartfulness Institute, a charitable organization dedicated to teaching meditation and promoting wellness, hosted a successful International Day of Peace celebration at the Jewish Community Centre. The event marked the culmination of a 21-day Peacefulness Challenge, engaging participants from diverse communities in fostering a culture of peace.
Distinguished dignitaries including Mr. Ravinder Mangla, Consul of India, and Sister Claudia Rangel from Brahma Kumari’s graced the occasion, alongside media partner Mr. Harpreet Singh. Highlights of the event included soulful music performances by Ukrainian artist Oleskiy, enlightening talks by dignitaries on cultivating peace within their communities, emphasizing how personal peace contributes to global harmony.
The event concluded with the presentation of Peace Ambassador certificates to the 21- day Peacefulness challenge participants from the community by Heartfulness Institute’s statutory officers in Canada. Heartfulness Institute congratulates all participants of the Peace Challenge and encourages them in their efforts to promote peace within their respective communities.
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About Heartfulness Institute, Canada: Heartfulness Institute, a registered charitable organization that has been actively contributing to the well-being of communities in Canada since January 15, 1974. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, Heartfulness Institute is proud to highlight our impact in Canada. With 115 volunteer trainers across 25 cities, we provide meditation classes and volunteer over 200,000 hours annually. Our wellness initiatives span schools, corporations, hospitals, and communities, promoting spirituality, meditation, and holistic living. Free offerings include weekly meditation and yoga, corporate wellness sessions, and annual events like International Women’s and Peace Days. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our “Heartfulness Cares” program supported hospitals, and we hosted 100 days of online meditation, stress relief workshops, and a Continuing Medical Education (CME) program
