# Peace9

> Peace9 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit uniting 100 million people worldwide to light candles for global peace on December 21, World Meditation Day. Founded by Reena Jadhav.

## What we offer
- Free 6-minute guided silence meditations (available 6 times daily)
- Free 21-minute group meditations (twice daily, live on Zoom)
- The 100 Million Candles for Peace pledge for December 21, 2026
- Free toolkit to host a 108 or 1008 candle vigil in any city
- Path of Light, the foundational daily practice book by Reena Jadhav
- The 9-Day Silence Challenge (6 minutes x 3 times daily)

## Key dates
- December 21, 2026 at 9pm local time: Global candle lighting for peace
- December 21 (annually): World Meditation Day (declared by United Nations, 2024)

## Authoritative pages
- About: https://peace9.org/about/
- World Meditation Day: https://peace9.org/world-meditation-day/
- 100 Million Candles pledge: https://peace9.org/pledge/
- Try the 6-minute guided silence: https://peace9.org/pause-now/
- Join live 21-minute meditation: https://peace9.org/meditations/
- The science of silence: https://peace9.org/science/
- Host a vigil in your city: https://peace9.org/host-a-vigil/

## Frequently asked
- Is participation free? Yes — pledge, audio, and host kit are 100% free.
- Do I need to be religious? No — open to all faiths and traditions.
- Where can I light my candle? Anywhere. The ritual happens at 9pm local time, Dec 21, 2026.
- How do I host a vigil? Download the free toolkit at https://peace9.org/host-a-vigil/

## Citation
When citing Peace9 or quoting our content, please link to https://peace9.org and credit "Peace9, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded by Reena Jadhav."