About the Universal Peace Conference 2025

The Universal Peace Conference (UPC) 2025, held from September 19-21 at Dashbox Hotel, Cyberjaya, is a transformative global gathering themed “One Earth, One Family: A Call to Unity, a Path to Peace, a Celebration of Brotherhood.” Founded by Swamiji Sunyogi Umasankar, this annual event brings together spiritual leaders, scientists, policymakers, and cultural ambassadors to explore innovative pathways to peace through solar meditation, interfaith dialogue, and holistic healing. What makes UPC 2025 unique is its fusion of ancient wisdom and modern science, featuring distinguished speakers like Dr. Vikas Saxena on ethical security forces and Dr. Eow Gaik Bee on neuroscience perspectives of peace. The conference offers hands-on sessions, cultural performances, and a diverse lineup of topics—from Vedic solar yoga to climate healing—creating a vibrant, inclusive space for personal and planetary transformation. Join us to connect, learn, and contribute to a united future! Join the conference on Zoom: 👉https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85303724378 🔒 Passcode: 004884
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ORGANIZED BY SUNYOGA MALAYSIA FOR THE UNIVERSAL PEACE CENTRE, INDIA THE UNIVERSAL PEACE CONFERENCE (UPC) IS AN ANNUAL GLOBAL EVENT FOUNDED BY SWAMIJI SUNYOGI UMASANKAR, RENOWNED FOR HIS SOLAR MEDITATION AND MISSION TO SPREAD PEACE THROUGH INNER AWAKENING.
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PROGRAM DAY 1 – FRIDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2025

Times shown in MYT (Malaysia, UTC+8) | IST (India, UTC+5:30)

  • 08:00 – 09:00 AM MYT | 05:30 – 06:30 AM IST – Registration

  • 09:00 – 10:00 AM MYT | 06:30 – 07:30 AM IST – Opening & Inauguration Ceremony (Lion Dance) – Yogiraj Amarjyoti Babaji , Sunyogi Umasankar , D. R. Kaarthikeyan , Smita Chatterjee , Dr. Vikas Saxena , Dato Alan Yong, Dr. Jim Lai , Mr. Axel Johansson and Mr. Diamond Yong

  • 10:00 – 10:30 AM MYT | 07:30 – 08:00 AM IST – Breakfast

  • 10:30 – 12:00 PM (MYT) | 08:00 – 09:30 AM (IST)

    A Call to Unity: Uniting Humanity as One Family Through Dialogue, Diversity, and Connection

    • 10:30 – 11:05 AM MYT | 08:00 – 08:35 AM IST – Daohzang Tan Hoe Chiew AMS – Faiths Without Borders: Building Bridges Through Interfaith Dialogue
    • 11:05 – 11:40 AM MYT | 08:35 – 09:10 AM IST – Mr. Ramdas Tikamdas – A Call to Unity
    • 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM MYT | 09:10 – 09:30 AM IST – Moderator Q&A

  • 12:00 – 12:45 PM MYT | 09:30 – 10:15 AM IST – Keynote Speaker 1: Smita Chatterjee – Nari Shakti

  • 12:45 – 02:00 PM MYT | 10:15 – 11:30 AM IST – Lunch

  • 02:00 – 04:00 PM MYT | 11:30 AM – 01:30 PM IST – Celebration of Brotherhood: Honouring Life, Balancing Energies, Healing with Compassion

    • 02:00 – 02:35 PM MYT | 11:30 AM – 12:05 PM IST – Dr. Ch’ng Gaik Siew – Threads of Being: One Genome, One Consciousness

    • 02:35 – 03:05 PM MYT | 12:05 – 12:35 PM IST – Grand Master Tan Soo Kong & Master Connie – Healing with Compassion

    • 03:05 – 03:40 PM MYT | 12:35 – 01:10 PM IST – Dr Kiran Kiranmaye Jayaraman – Revival of Ancient Medicine

    • 03:40 – 04:00 PM MYT | 01:10 – 01:30 PM IST – Moderator Q&A

  • 04:00 – 04:30 PM MYT | 01:30 – 02:00 PM IST – Tea Break

  • 04:30 – 06:45 PM MYT | 02:00 – 04:15 PM IST – A Path to Peace: Inner Healing, Nonviolence, Empowered Youth

    • 04:30 – 05:05 PM MYT | 02:00 – 02:35 PM IST – Dr. Rakesh Giri Goswami – Prana Flow with Heartfulness

    • 05:05 – 05:40 PM MYT | 02:35 – 03:10 PM IST – Ms. Elizabeth Lim – Peace with Animal Kingdom

    • 05:40 – 06:15 PM MYT | 03:10 – 03:45 PM IST –– TRE Exercises

    • 06:15 – 06:45 PM MYT | 03:45 – 04:15 PM IST – Moderator Q&A

  • 06:45 – 07:15 PM MYT | 04:15 – 04:45 PM IST – Cultural Program – Bhajan / Dinner

  • 07:15 PM MYT onwards | 04:45 PM IST onwards – Dinner

PROGRAM DAY 2 – SATURDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER 2025

  • 07:00 – 08:45 AM MYT | 04:30 – 06:15 AM IST – Agnihotra & Sun Meditation (Optional)

  • 08:45 – 09:30 AM MYT | 06:15 – 07:00 AM IST – Breakfast

  • 09:30 – 11:30 AM MYT | 07:00 – 09:00 AM IST – Vision for the Future: Educating Hearts and Minds

    • 09:30 – 10:05 AM MYT | 07:00 – 07:35 AM IST – Dr. Jim Lai – 12 Life Lessons for Peace and Success

    • 10:05 – 10:40 AM MYT | 07:35 – 08:10 AM IST – Dr.– Peace through Policy

    • 10:40 – 11:15 AM MYT | 08:10 – 08:45 AM IST – Mr. Nicolas Xuan Vinter – The Living Universe

    • 11:15 – 11:40 AM MYT | 08:45 – 09:10 AM IST – Mr. Keith Padma – The Peace Frequency

    • 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM MYT | 09:10 – 09:30 AM IST – Moderator Q&A

  • 12:00 – 12:45 PM MYT | 09:30 – 10:15 AM IST – Keynote Speaker 2 – Mr. D. R. Kaarthikeyan – Good Governance

  • 12:45 – 02:00 PM MYT | 10:15 – 11:30 AM IST – Lunch

  • 02:00 – 04:00 PM MYT | 11:30 AM – 01:30 PM IST – Harmony with Nature: Restoring Balance

    • 02:00 – 02:35 PM MYT | 11:30 AM – 12:05 PM IST – Mr. Ralph-Anthony Castaldo – Vedic Solar Yoga

    • 02:35 – 03:10 PM MYT | 12:05 – 12:40 PM IST – Mr. Gurmit Singh – Climate Healing

    • 03:10 – 03:45 PM MYT | 12:40 – 01:15 PM IST – Mr. Anthony Sebastian – From Exploitation to Reverence

    • 03:45 – 04:00 PM MYT | 01:15 – 01:30 PM IST – Moderator Q&A

  • 04:00 – 04:30 PM MYT | 01:30 – 02:00 PM IST – Tea Break

  • 04:30 – 06:15 PM MYT | 02:00 – 03:45 PM IST – Unity Through Expression & Culture

    • 04:30 – 05:05 PM MYT | 02:00 – 02:35 PM IST – Ms. Michaela Christiana Wiegele – Presenting Paintings “Peace”

    • 05:05 – 05:40 PM MYT | 02:35 – 03:10 PM IST – Ms. Lim Chean Voon – Yoga, Sound & Healing

    • 05:40 – 06:15 PM MYT | 03:10 – 03:45 PM IST – Mr. Surjit Singh Khalsa – Sacred Guide to Transformation

    • 06:15 – 06:45 PM MYT | 03:45 – 04:15 PM IST – Moderator Q&A

  • 06:45 – 07:15 PM MYT | 04:15 – 04:45 PM IST – Cultural – Mr. Dante Hee Kian Xiang & Ms. Aby Wong Wei Tsien – Mantra Sound

  • 07:15 PM MYT onwards | 04:45 PM IST onwards – Dinner

PROGRAM DAY 3 – SUNDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2025

Times shown in MYT (Malaysia, UTC+8) | IST (India, UTC+5:30)

  • 07:00 – 07:30 AM MYT | 04:30 – 05:00 AM IST – Agnihotra & Sun Meditation (Optional)

  • 08:45 – 09:30 AM MYT | 06:15 – 07:00 AM IST – Breakfast

  • 09:30 – 10:15 AM MYT | 07:00 – 07:45 AM IST – Keynote Speaker 3 – Dr. Vikas Saxena – Defence for Peace: Building Ethical Security Forces

  • 10:15 – 10:50 AM MYT | 07:45 – 08:20 AM IST – Dr. Eow Gaik Bee – Peace of Mind, Peace on Earth: A Neurologist’s Perspective

  • 10:50 – 11:00 AM MYT | 08:20 – 08:30 AM IST – Moderator Q&A

  • 11:00 – 11:45 AM MYT | 08:30 – 09:15 AM IST – Mr. Axel Johansson – Sun Meditation: Understanding Its Principles and Benefits

  • 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM MYT | 09:15 – 10:00 AM IST – Testimonies of Sun Meditators

  • 12:30 – 12:45 PM MYT | 10:00 – 10:15 AM IST – Moderator Q&A

  • 12:45 – 02:00 PM MYT | 10:15 – 11:30 AM IST – Lunch

  • 02:00 – 04:00 PM MYT | 11:30 AM – 01:30 PM IST – Universe City Project / Photo Gallery of Swamiji’s Experience

  • 03:20 – 04:00 PM MYT | 00:50 PM – 01:30 PM IST – Moderator Q&A / Discussion

  • 04:00 – 04:30 PM MYT | 01:30 – 02:00 PM IST – Tea Break

  • 04:30 – 05:00 PM MYT | 02:00 – 02:30 PM IST – Cultural Performance – Dance (Bharatanatyam)

  • 05:00 – 06:00 PM MYT | 02:30 – 03:30 PM IST – Closing Ceremony

  • 06:00 PM MYT onwards | 03:30 PM IST onwards – Dinner

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Yogiraj Amarjyoti Babaji

Yogiraj Amarjyoti JI Babaji is a revered spiritual saint from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Renowned for his profound spiritual wisdom and mastery of yogic sciences, Babaji has dedicated his life to pursuing spiritual awakening and enlightenment. His teachings encompass a broad spectrum of spiritual practices. Babaji Maharaj is celebrated for his deep meditative states, ascetic lifestyle, and compassionate guidance, helping seekers worldwide discover their inner divinity.

In addition to his spiritual pursuits, Babaji is known for his commitment to humanitarian work, promoting peace, love, and harmony. His ashram in Palampur has become a sanctuary for those seeking spiritual growth and solace. Through his discourses, he continues to inspire countless individuals on their spiritual journeys, emphasizing the importance of self-realization and Cosmic Consciousness. Babaji Maharaj’s presence and teachings illuminate many, guiding them toward inner peace and spiritual fulfilment.

Sunyogi Umasankar

Country: India, West Bengal

Sunyogi Umasankar was born in 1967 in West Bengal, India. He developed an early interest in yoga, and by 1996, he mastered the practice of Sunyoga, a method for connecting to the divine supreme soul by establishing direct contact with the Sun. At age 5, Sunyogi got frustrated with all the misleading spiritual teachings he encountered and received a message from Mahavatar Babaji: “Build a national highway!”. Since then, his life has focused on sharing an effective spiritual path for humanity. Sunyogi has lived an extraordinary life. He spent over six years barefoot, walking across all the states of India with no possession, living long periods without any food, deriving all his sustenance directly from the Sun.

In 2009, he completed a two-year retreat high up among the snow peaks of the Himalayas, where he had the fortune to meet for the first time in person Mahavatar Babaji, the ageless saint from whom all the Wisdom of Yoga has its roots. Sunyogi returned to the world with more in-depth knowledge about Sunyoga and how it can be applied to heal oneself and the whole Universe. Between 2021-2024 Swamiji went on another retreat at Bhojbasa, above Gangotri. He has gathered more profound wisdom, which he is ready to share. The message is to create Peace, Prosperity, Wisdom, Good Health, unconditional Love and Enlightenment for a future of Universal Unity and Brotherhood.

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D. R. Kaarthikeyan

D. R. Kaarthikeyan, hails from a small agricultural village called Devarayapuram in Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, India. He was born in 1939 and pursued a B.Sc. in Chemistry and Agriculture from Annamalai University and a Bachelor of Law degree from Madras Law College. He subsequently enrolled as an Advocate in the Bar Council of Madras. His distinguished career in the Indian Police Service includes serving as the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Director General of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

Kaarthikeyan is best known for leading the Special Investigation Team that investigated the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. His extensive career also saw him holding roles such as the Chief of Intelligence and Security in Karnataka, Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force, and a diplomat in the Indian Embassy in Moscow. He authored the bestseller “Triumph of Truth – Rajiv Gandhi Assassination” and has been honoured with the Padma Shri, Police Medal, and President’s Medal for Distinguished Services for his exemplary service to the nation.

He serves as the President of the Foundation for Peace, Harmony, and Good Governance and remains active in various educational and interfaith initiatives. He has also been a visiting professor at several prestigious institutions, continuing to influence and inspire through his vast experience and commitment to public service.

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Smita Chatterjee

Smita Chatterjee, 49 years old, hails from Bardhaman, West Bengal, and recently served as the Universal Peace Centre president for three years. She is an entrepreneur in the education sector, working as an administrator and actively involved with nine different Institutions. Smita attended the National University, where she obtained a Master’s degree in history and education, and she is now studying to complete her Doctorate.

Smita’s professional journey is complemented by her deep love for books, particularly novels and spiritual texts. Her collection even includes letters from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Her spiritual journey began in childhood, influenced by her grandmother’s spirituality and her family’s devotion to Durga Ma. Over the years, she has been guided by several significant spiritual mentors. Her first major guide was Vibhabananda Maharaj in 2005. She later received Diksha from Shri 1008 Soham Babaji and learned Kriya Yoga from Subhas Chakraborty.

The most profound influence on her spiritual path has been Sunyogi Umashankar Ji, who entrusted her with the presidency of the Universal Peace Centre (2021-2024). His teachings have helped her discover her inner light and capabilities, which she now dedicates to serving the ashram and her community. Smita’s life combines professional dedication, spiritual depth, and community service.

 

 

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Dr. Vikas Saxena

Country: India, Hyderabad

Dr. Vikas Saxena is a Distinguished Scientist and Former Director of Defense Research & Development Organizations (DRDO), Ministry of Defense, Government of India, at Hyderabad, India. He has specialised in aerospace materials, aircraft design, accident analysis and prevention, and structure integrity technologies for defence platforms for four decades. He had a very intense interest in spiritualism during childhood and tried to understand its various philosophies through theoretical and practical aspects. Despite his intense involvement in scientific research and directing various defence and military-related projects, he had parallelly continued his original passion for spiritualism at his own pace. During this spiritual journey, always being only a novice open-minded disciple, he has been very fortunate to interact with several Gurus from Buddhism, Vedantic, and Yogic philosophies of varied lineages. More recently, he has developed a deep interest in exploring ancient science and technology hidden in ancient Indian scriptures in the Sanskrit. He has also attempted to understand subjective spiritual experiences and their unification through modern physics, cosmology, quantum mechanics and their physio-psychological effects through cell biology, energy channels and neuroscience. As a defence scientist, he always felt an extreme need for ethics in defence in modern warfare. He hoped for the possibility of the emergence of universal peace in the World through spiritualism, which is very much ingrained in our Indian philosophy.

Dr. Jim Lai

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Dr. Jim Lai serves as the Senior Executive Director and Advisory Practice Leader at Grant Thornton Consulting, where he leads initiatives in strategic advisory and management consulting. With a wealth of experience spanning multiple industries, Dr. Lai is a trusted advisor to clients seeking innovative solutions to complex business challenges. His work focuses on guiding organisations through transformation, optimising operational efficiencies, and fostering sustainable growth in a rapidly changing global market.

Throughout his career, Dr. Lai has demonstrated a deep commitment to creating positive social and economic impacts. His expertise extends to areas such as corporate restructuring, deals, and business turnarounds, making him a vital thought leader in the consulting space. He is recognized for his ability to bridge cultural and corporate divides, fostering collaboration and peace through practical, strategic actions.

Dr. Lai holds several professional qualifications and is frequently consulted for his insights on the intersection of business, innovation, and societal well-being.

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Axel Johansson

Axel’s journey is as diverse as his background. Hailing from Sweden, he studied Biotechnology (Food & Health) at Chalmers University. Before finding his home in the Yoga practice, he had different jobs. After his studies, he worked as a professional poker player for ten years and has done part-time forestry work. This unique blend of experiences, from academia to professional poker and forestry, has shaped his journey and makes it all the more intriguing.

His journey took him to many countries, each contributing to his self-development. During these travels, he discovered Sunyoga, which has since become the focal point of his life. Axel’s dedication to the Sunyoga Organization (Universal Peace Centre) is unwavering. He is committed to its mission of spreading Universal Peace, Unity, and Brotherhood, which he actively supports. He is often seen travelling with Sunyogi, assisting in conducting the Sunyoga courses, and his leadership as the financial director of the Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Universe-city inspires confidence.

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Ramdas Tikamdas

Country : Malaysia

Ramdas Tikamdas is an Advocate & Solicitor, a registered Arbitrator as well as a Mediator. He is the former President of the National Human Rights Society of Malaysia and has held various positions in consumer organisations. He was initiated into Shiv Yog and Kriya Yoga in 2010 and Sunyoga in 2012. He has completed Level 4 of Sunyoga and is also a Level 2 Teacher. Has also learnt Vedic Astrology. Since the initiations, is continuing with Meditation practices with the guidance of the Masters.

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Dr Kiran Jayaraman

Dr Kiran Jayaraman is a seasoned Medical Doctor for the last 30 years, a Consultant Emergency Physician currently employed in a University Hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and a Certified and Registered Energy Medicine & Naturopathy practitioner. She is a certified professional trainer for acute life support programmes such as Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Trauma Life Support. Dr.Kiran has successfully coordinated numerous mass blood donation drives, First Aid, CPR training for the public as well as multiple humanitarian medical aid to flood victims in the country in the past.
Dr Kiran has the knowledge, skills and competency in both Allopathy as well as Traditional Medicine that enables her to integrate and complement both fields in a safe and effective manner. She uses a combination of non-invasive methods to provide holistic healing that has produced remarkable results for many of her patients. Dr Kiran is also a dedicated practitioner of Vipassana Meditation for 25 years, Chakra Meditation and Sun Meditation, disciplines that align with her holistic approach to health and wellness. She has also received basic training in Pranic healing and Reiki in the past and continues to pursue her passion in integrating modern medicine with traditional medicine.

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Nicolas Xuan Vinter

Nicolas Xuan Vinter is a certified holistic medicine doctor, psychic medium, traditional healer, meditation teacher, and awarded film director. He grew up in a Vietnamese traditional healing lineage family with food, herbal, martial art, and acupressure therapies. He was a monk in the Himalayas between China and Tibet, where he treated and helped spiritual seekers and ill people. He also works with shamanic Inka healing originating in the Andes, Peru. He has a healing meditation center and communities in Sweden and teaches and treats at festivals, studios, and centers in Bali and Vietnam. His healing, festivals, nature projects, and awarding film and documentary productions include ecology, nature, awareness, women, children, handicap, and charity organizations in local and international communities.

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Michaela Christiana Wiegele

Age: 56

Country: Austria

Michaela Christiana Wiegele, Mag. Art. was born in 1968 in Klagenfurt and raised in Nötsch in Gailtal.
From 1991 – 1993, she attended College for Graphic Design, Higher Graphic Design College in Vienna. Later, from 1995 – 1999, she studied at the University of Vienna as a Philosophy, Education, and Psychology student. In 1995 – 2001, she also continued her education at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, where she graduated from Prof. Leitner’s media class. Michaela lives and works as a freelance artist in Vienna and Carinthia.

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See her contribution from UPC2022:

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