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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)SessionSpeakersVideo Gallery
10:00 – 11:00 amInauguration Yogiraj Amarjyoti Babaji, Shakti Durga, Sunyogi UmasankarWatch Video
11:00 – 12:30 pmIntegrative Health Solutions and Wellness Management Lakshmi Venkatachalam, Nicolas Xuan Vinter, Meenal Jaisswal, Dr Prabal ChakrabortyWatch Video
02:00 – 03:30 pmThe Causes of Global Warming and Strategies for Correction Prashant Bhatt, Shashanka Mouli, Ra Castaldo, Dr. Gopi ChandWatch Video
03:30 – 05:00 pmThe Influence of Media and Art in Cultivating a Peaceful Mind Axel Johansson, Shashanka Mouli, Harshit Om Bhardwaj, Crystal C.C. GohWatch Video
05:30 – 07:00 pmCultivating Spiritual Insight in Today’s Youth Through Education Dr. Sujit Kumar Surroch, Smita Chatterjee, Marie-Ginette Lichère, Dr. Kamal TaoriWatch Video
07:00 – 08:00 pmSpecial Guest Talk Sunyogi UmasankarWatch Video

Day 2: Monday, 21 October 2024

Time (IST)SessionSpeakersVideo Gallery
10:00 – 11:30 amFostering Harmony: Ahimsa and Conscious Food Choices Vipin Pathak, Akanksha Arya, Lakshmipriya, Meena BindalWatch Video
11:30 – 01:00 pmImplications and Considerations of AI and Robotics Bhavana Gesota, Dr. Jim Lai, Cristiana EltrayanWatch Video
02:30 – 04:00 pmPreserving Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for a Harmonious Humanity Dr. Neena Sharma, Dr. Kamal Taori, Dr. Gopi Chand, Dr. Amit ChawlaWatch Video
04:00 – 05:30 pmThe Role of Nari and Yuva Shakti (Women and Youth Strength) in Shaping a Peaceful Humanity Smita Chatterjee, Tiyasa Sardar, Julie Gerland, Reema SonkarWatch Video
06:00 – 07:30 pmHarmonization of Spiritual Practices and Religions Shakti Durga, Vedananda Babaji, Dr. Anita SurrochWatch Video
07:30 – 08:30 pmSpecial Guest Talk Shakti DurgaWatch Video

Day 3: Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Time (IST)SessionSpeakersVideo Gallery
10:00 – 11:30 amStrategies for Overcoming Severe Mental Health Issues and Addictions Silvia Straub, Prashant Bhatt, François Gerland, Dr Kiran Kiranmaye JayaramanWatch Video
02:30 – 04:00 pmSustainable Ecological Agriculture: Fostering Peace and Prosperity Dr Niranjan K. Verma, Nitin AhujaWatch Video
04:00 – 05:30 pmThe Psychology of War and Peace Prashant Bhatt, Amrendra BhattWatch Video
06:00 – 07:00 pmSpecial Guest Talk D. R. Kaarthikeyan, Prof. Dhruv KumarWatch 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.