The Patrizio Paoletti Foundation launches a national petition to include meditation in Italian school curricula as a tool for awareness and well-being
A more conscious school begins with silence
On World Meditation Day, the Patrizio Paoletti Foundation sheds light on a revolutionary yet simple idea: bringing meditation into schools. Through a national petition, the Foundation is inviting citizens, families, and educators to sign and support the inclusion of contemplative practices like guided meditation and structured silence in the school curriculum.
This proposal responds to an urgent need in education: restoring the school’s transformative role, where mental well-being and self-awareness are not a luxury, but a right.
The need for inner education
“In a time of global educational and health crisis, schools must return to being spaces for inner growth,” states Patrizio Paoletti, founder of the initiative. His words are backed by over twenty years of neuro-psychopedagogical research, confirming the effectiveness of meditation in improving attention, emotional regulation, and resilience.
Recent scientific studies clearly show how such practices help teenagers manage stress, develop focus, and enhance creativity during a critical phase of personal development.
Structured silence and meditation: tools of civilization
The Foundation has tested these tools in the field within various school environments, proving that silence is not emptiness, but a powerful educational space. A space where students learn to know themselves, listen to others, and develop empathy and presence.
Introducing meditation as a school subject means acting not only for students’ mental health, but also for building a new educational paradigm based on being rather than just doing.
A petition for the future of education
The signature campaign, available on the Foundation’s website, has a bold goal: delivering to the Ministry of Education and public institutions a strong signal from civil society, expressing the need for a more human-centered school—a school that teaches students how to “be well”.
The petition’s manifesto is clear and powerful:
“It is never too early to learn to pause. Silence is an educational space. Meditation is a tool of civilization.”
And today, society is called upon to choose whether or not to support this evolutionary step.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
1. What does the petition propose?
The inclusion of meditation and structured silence in Italian school programs.
2. Who launched the petition?
The Patrizio Paoletti Foundation, which has over twenty years of experience in neuro-psychopedagogical research.
3. Why is meditation useful in schools?
It enhances concentration, emotional regulation, reduces stress and anxiety, and promotes overall well-being.
4. Is the initiative supported by science?
Yes. Numerous studies confirm the positive effects of meditation on youth.
5. What practices would be introduced?
Guided meditation and structured silence, tailored to school-age students.
6. Is this a religious proposal?
No. These are secular, scientifically validated practices.
7. Where can I sign?
On the official website of the Patrizio Paoletti Foundation.
8. What were the results of the trials?
Students showed significantly reduced stress and improved resilience.
9. Who can sign the petition?
Any Italian citizen over the age of 18.
10. What’s the ultimate goal?
A systemic transformation in the educational approach of Italian schools.
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