CELEBRATE WITH US! Br. David’s 100th Birthday

July 12, 2026 | 11:00 a.m., EDT | Virtual event

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 video or audio recording using the video prompt on this page.

Videos

Compassion: Shared Suffering and Passion for a Better World

by Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB
In this short clip from his talk at Wisdom 2.0, Br. David defines compassion as…
Videos

Choosing to Love

by Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB
In this short video clip from a 2013 lecture, Br. David discusses love as a…
Videos

Learning to Trust: Br. David Steindl-Rast and Jack Kornfield

by Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB
Br. David Steindl-Rast and Jack Kornfield discuss how being grateful is an expression of trust…
Videos

Living Gratefully Is a Spiritual Practice for Higher Consciousness

by Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB
Br. David Steindl-Rast shares how living gratefully makes us more joyful, and why the spiritual…

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!