On July 12, 2026, Brother David Steindl-Rast will celebrate his 100th birthday and “Day of Continuation.” Numerous celebrations and events are planned to mark this anniversary:
THEMED TOUR: July 9, 2026, 2:30 p.m.
Europakloster Gut Aich, Aich 3, 5340 St. Gilgen
An insight into Brother David’s philosophy – more infoHERE
THE MYSTERY OF LIFE– SYMPOSIUM: Friday, July 10, 4:00 p.m. – Saturday, July 11, 6:00 p.m.
Kremsmünster Abbey, Stift 1, 4550 Kremsmünster
Lectures and panel discussion, solemn Mass with Archbishop Josef Grünwidl
REGISTRATION (sold out!): https://www.stift-kremsmuenster.at/aktuelles/geheimnis-des-lebens-faszination-david-steindl-rast-osb
MINDFUL WALKorganized by the "Living Gratefully" network
Sunday, July 12, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Meeting point at the Paradiesgarten, Europakloster Gut Aich, Winklstr. 2, 5340 St. Gilgen
The route (approx. 45–60 min.) leads from the Europakloster Gut Aich along the lake to St. Gilgen and the park near the Mozart House.
JOINT INTERNATIONAL PICNIC–The European network “Dankbar leben,” “Vivir Agradecidos,” and “Grateful Living” invite you to a joint picnic.
Sunday, July 12, 2026, starting at 1:00 p.m.
in the park near the MoHA Mozarthaus St. Gilgen, “Sharing moments that nourish body and soul with family and friends.” Food and drinks will be provided in exchange for a voluntary donation.
DOCUMENTARY FILM“A Fulfilled Life – When the Cup Overflows”
Sunday, July 12, 2026, 3:00 p.m., at MoHA Mozarthaus St. Gilgen
featuring Hans Fuchs and Prof. Dr. Brigitte Kwizda-Gredler.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Europakloster Gut Aich, Aich 3, 5340 St. Gilgen
Join us for prayer and celebration in the monastery’s inner cloister.
DAVID100 EXHIBITION: "
" at the MoHA Mozarthaus in St. Gilgen
Friday, June 12 – September 20, 2026,Openingon June 12, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
To mark the 100th birthday of Br. David Steindl-Rast, aninterdisciplinary EXPERIENTIAL PROJECT is being created in St. Gilgen that explores the central themes of his thought, faith, and doubt. In addition, there is a wide-ranging accompanying program featuring concerts, readings, lectures, dance events, book presentations, and readings (program details on the website).
Venue:MoHA Mozarthaus, Ischlerstraße 15, 5340 St. Gilgen am Wolfgangsee
Admission to the exhibition and events: voluntary donations
Opening hours: Thursday – Sunday 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location-independent online services on July 12, 2026
The "Living Gratefully" meeting spaces invite you to anonline celebration on Zoom starting at 7:00 p.m.with blessings for Brother David. ( Please note: The date may be updated!)
Grateful Living is hostinga virtual celebrationstarting at 5:00 p.m., featuring video messagesfrom Oprah Winfrey, Jack Kornfield, Eckhart Tolle, Roshi Joan Halifax, Rick Hanson, Krista Tippett, Lynne Twist, Diana Butler Bass, Tami Simon, Chip Conley, and Sam Nelson Harris (X Ambassadors), among others. Participation is free of charge uponregistration.