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The 24th Universal Peace Conference occurred from October 20 to 22, 2024, in collaboration with the Mahavatar Babaji Meditation Centre Trust at the Mahavatar Babaji Meditation Centre in Palampur. The entire conference was streamed live online, allowing participants worldwide to join virtually.
The Universal Peace Conference was more than just an event; it provided a unique opportunity to connect with and learn from individuals of diverse backgrounds and beliefs who shared their wisdom and experiences. This free and exclusive gathering fostered unity across various fields, including religion, yoga, spirituality, science, and technology, all to promote universal peace and prosperity. The conference envisioned a world of peace, unity, harmony, and brotherhood on Earth and beyond. Participants experienced the warmth and closeness of a family gathering, as past conferences have consistently brought people together in a profoundly fulfilling way.
UPC 2024 Day 1 Sessions
Inauguration
Integrative Health Solutions and Wellness Management
The Causes of Global Warming and Strategies for Correction
The Influence of Media and Art in Cultivating a Peaceful Mind
Cultivating Spiritual Insight in Today’s Youth Through Education
Special Guest Talk
Cultural Program
UPC 2024 Day 2 Sessions
Fostering Harmony: Ahimsa and Conscious Food Choices
Implications and Considerations of AI and Robotics
Preserving Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for a Harmonious Humanity
The Role of Nari and Yuva Shakti (Women and Youth Strength) in Shaping a Peaceful Humanity
Harmonisation of Spiritual Practices and Religions
Special Guest Talk
Cultural Program
Day 3: 22nd October 2024
Strategies for Overcoming Severe Mental Health Issues and Addictions
Sustainable Ecological Agriculture: Fostering Peace and Prosperity
The Psychology of War and Peace
Special Guest Talk
Celebration of UPC2024 Participants
Honoring Session
Cultural Program
Speakers Schedule
Day 1: Sunday, 20 October 2024
Time (IST) | Session | Speakers | Video Gallery |
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10:00 – 11:00 am | Inauguration | Yogiraj Amarjyoti Babaji, Shakti Durga, Sunyogi Umasankar | Watch Video |
11:00 – 12:30 pm | Integrative Health Solutions and Wellness Management | Lakshmi Venkatachalam, Nicolas Xuan Vinter, Meenal Jaisswal, Dr Prabal Chakraborty | Watch Video |
02:00 – 03:30 pm | The Causes of Global Warming and Strategies for Correction | Prashant Bhatt, Shashanka Mouli, Ra Castaldo, Dr. Gopi Chand | Watch Video |
03:30 – 05:00 pm | The Influence of Media and Art in Cultivating a Peaceful Mind | Axel Johansson, Shashanka Mouli, Harshit Om Bhardwaj, Crystal C.C. Goh | Watch Video |
05:30 – 07:00 pm | Cultivating Spiritual Insight in Today’s Youth Through Education | Dr. Sujit Kumar Surroch, Smita Chatterjee, Marie-Ginette Lichère, Dr. Kamal Taori | Watch Video |
07:00 – 08:00 pm | Special Guest Talk | Sunyogi Umasankar | Watch Video |
Day 2: Monday, 21 October 2024
Time (IST) | Session | Speakers | Video Gallery |
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10:00 – 11:30 am | Fostering Harmony: Ahimsa and Conscious Food Choices | Vipin Pathak, Akanksha Arya, Lakshmipriya, Meena Bindal | Watch Video |
11:30 – 01:00 pm | Implications and Considerations of AI and Robotics | Bhavana Gesota, Dr. Jim Lai, Cristiana Eltrayan | Watch Video |
02:30 – 04:00 pm | Preserving Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for a Harmonious Humanity | Dr. Neena Sharma, Dr. Kamal Taori, Dr. Gopi Chand, Dr. Amit Chawla | Watch Video |
04:00 – 05:30 pm | The Role of Nari and Yuva Shakti (Women and Youth Strength) in Shaping a Peaceful Humanity | Smita Chatterjee, Tiyasa Sardar, Julie Gerland, Reema Sonkar | Watch Video |
06:00 – 07:30 pm | Harmonization of Spiritual Practices and Religions | Shakti Durga, Vedananda Babaji, Dr. Anita Surroch | Watch Video |
07:30 – 08:30 pm | Special Guest Talk | Shakti Durga | Watch Video |
Day 3: Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Time (IST) | Session | Speakers | Video Gallery |
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10:00 – 11:30 am | Strategies for Overcoming Severe Mental Health Issues and Addictions | Silvia Straub, Prashant Bhatt, François Gerland, Dr Kiran Kiranmaye Jayaraman | Watch Video |
02:30 – 04:00 pm | Sustainable Ecological Agriculture: Fostering Peace and Prosperity | Dr Niranjan K. Verma, Nitin Ahuja | Watch Video |
04:00 – 05:30 pm | The Psychology of War and Peace | Prashant Bhatt, Amrendra Bhatt | Watch Video |
06:00 – 07:00 pm | Special Guest Talk | D. R. Kaarthikeyan, Prof. Dhruv Kumar | Watch Video |
Topic Abstracts
Day 1
1. Integrative Health Solutions and Wellness Management
This session explores blending modern medicine with ancient practices like Ayurveda and Naturopathy to treat the body, mind, and spirit. It focuses on managing wellness, reducing stress, and offering long-term preventive healthcare solutions for optimal well-being.
2. The Causes of Global Warming and Strategies for Correction
This talk examines the major contributors to global warming, such as fossil fuels and deforestation. Strategies to address this include shifting to renewable energy, reforestation, promoting sustainable behaviour, and stabilising temperatures.
3. The Influence of Media and Art in Cultivating a Peaceful Mind
This session explores how media and art can foster empathy and peace by promoting understanding. It highlights the role of responsible journalism and creative expression in healing societal divides and encouraging peace.
4. The Role of Nari and Yuva Shakti (Women and Youth Strength) in Shaping a Peaceful Humanity
This session celebrates women and youth as agents of peace. It discusses how empowering them in governance, activism, and social reform strengthens peaceful societies.
Day 2
1. Fostering Harmony: Ahimsa and Conscious Food Choices
This session highlights how plant-based diets and reducing food waste align with Ahimsa (non-violence). Speakers will discuss how conscious food choices foster sustainability, compassion, and personal well-being, deepening the connection between humans and nature.
2. Implications and Considerations of AI and Robotics
This session examines the impact of AI and robotics on society, the economy, and ethics. Discussions will focus on benefits like innovation and efficiency, and risks such as job displacement, privacy concerns, lethargy, and encouraging responsible use of these technologies.
3. Preserving Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for a Harmonious Humanity
Speakers emphasise the importance of biodiversity for human survival. Strategies for conservation, habitat restoration, and sustainable land use will be discussed, showing how a balanced ecosystem supports long-term peace and prosperity.
4. Cultivating Spiritual Insight in Today’s Youth Through Education
This session explores integrating spiritual education into formal and informal learning to foster empathy and mindfulness in youth. Practical methods for embedding spiritual teachings in schools and communities will be shared to cultivate future leaders.
Day 3
1. Harmonization of Spiritual Practices and Religions
This session highlights common principles across spiritual traditions that promote peace and unity. It will explore how interfaith dialogue and everyday practices can transcend religious divides and foster mutual respect.
2. Strategies for Overcoming Severe Mental Health Issues and Addictions
This session addresses mental health and addictions through a holistic approach, combining medical treatments, meditation, and community support. Experts will discuss destigmatising mental health and providing recovery strategies for those in need.
3. Sustainable Ecological Agriculture: Fostering Peace and Prosperity
Speakers discuss sustainable farming practices that protect the environment and support food security. Methods like organic farming will be explored to reduce hunger, get healthier food and promote peace.
4. The Psychology of War and Peace
This session explores the psychological factors driving conflict and war, offering insights from sociology and psychology. It will also discuss how empathy, emotional regulation, and nonviolent communication can cultivate lasting peace.