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We Are One
In this excerpt from his talk at our 2019 Spirituality and Social Change symposium, Br.…
CELEBRATE WITH US! Br. David’s 100th Birthday
July 12, 2026 | 11:00 a.m., EDT | Virtual event
Online Birthday Celebration: Join us July 12!
Br. David is turning 100 this July, and you’re invited to a virtual celebration in his honor! Join us Sunday, July 12 at 11:00 a.m. EDT along with contributors Oprah Winfrey, Jack Kornfield, Eckhart Tolle, Roshi Joan Halifax, Rick Hanson, Krista Tippet, Lynne Twist, Diana Butler Bass, Tami Simon, Chip Conley, Sam Nelson Harris (X Ambassadors), and others to be announced.
Featured Contributors
Oprah Winfrey
Jack Kornfield
Eckhart Tolle
Roshi Joan Halifax
Rick Hanson
Krista Tippett
Lynne Twist
Diana Butler Bass
Tami Simon
Chip Conley
Sam Nelson Harris, X Ambassadors
Contribute to Br. David’s Community Birthday Gifts
We will be presenting Br. David with two special community gifts in honor of his 100th Birthday. Use the video prompt to add your presence to these special creations.
Compilation Video: Share Your Gratitude
How has Br. David’s work changed your perspective and enriched your life? You may share your response by using the video prompt on this page.
Mosaic of Connection: Community Gift to Br. David
Together with our international partners we are creating a large mosaic portrait of Brother David, composed of as many individual photos as possible. Each small photo represents a person whose life and journey have been touched by Brother David’s teachings. Together, these faces will form the image he has helped shape in this world. Submit your photo here.
Conversations with Br. David at 100: Featured Videos
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The Importance of Community for Living a Grateful Life
In this short video, Br. David explains the importance of being part of a community…
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Compassion: Shared Suffering and Passion for a Better World
In this short clip from his talk at Wisdom 2.0, Br. David defines compassion as…
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Choosing to Love
In this short video clip from a 2013 lecture, Br. David discusses love as a…
Br. David Legacy Circle
Join the legacy of our Founder, Br. David Steindl-Rast, the “Grandfather of Gratitude,” by making a planned gift. When you add Grateful Living to your will, your legacy perpetuates this mission and aligns with the incredible life and teachings of Br. David. Join him in making your life work one of gratefulness. Your legacy is our honor to share!
