THEMES & AGENDA

6th World Parliament  of Science, Religion and Philosophy 2020

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I. Inaugural Session

II. Need to Promote Gandhian Philosophy for Establishment of World Peace and Survival of Humanity
 

III (a). Special Session in partnership with Rotary International - India's role in World Peace
 

III (b). Panel Discussion - Union of Science & Spirituality/Religion alone will bring Peace and Harmony to Mankind
 

IV. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
 

V. Doctors - The Guardians of Human Survival & Angels of Peace (Special Session in times of Covid19)
 

VI. Student Session: Climate Change - Impact on World Peace

VII. Panel Discussion: The Need for Eradication of Biological and Chemical Weapons

VIII (a). Youth Session: Grass Root Stories of Peace Initiatives

VIII (b). Launch of MIT-WPU World Peace Fellowship

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IX. India will become a Vishwaguru in 21st century – A Roadmap

X (a). Declaration: The Dalai Lama Chair Hosted by MIT-WPU at World Peace Dome

X (b). Panel Discussion: Importance of Indic Studies/The Dalai Lama Studies for Future of World Peace

XI. Youth Session - Personal Identity and Peace

XII. Valedictory & Pune Declaration

Day 1 - Friday, October 2, 2020

Day 2 - Saturday 3rd October, 2020 

10:15 am - 12:30 pm          

Inaugural Session

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12:45 pm - 02:00 pm          

Session on Need of the hour to Promote Gandhian Philosophy for World Peace and survival of humanity. 

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4:00 pm - 4:45 pm             

Special Session in partnership with Rotary International - India's role in world Peace

4:50-5:45 PM
Panel Discussion - Union of Science & Spirituality/Religion alone will bring Peace and Harmony to Mankind

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6:00 pm - 7:15 pm             

SDG 17: Partnerships for The Goals

10:30 am - 12:30 pm          

Doctors- The Guardians of Human Survival & Angels of Peace (Special Session in Times of Covid19)

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12:45 pm - 02:00 pm          

Student Session: Climate Change - Impact on World Peace

4:30 pm - 5:45 pm             

Panel Discussion: The Need for Eradication of Biological and Chemical Weapons

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6:00 pm -7:15 pm             

(a) Youth Session: Grass Root Stories of Peace Initiatives
Launch of MITWPU World Peace Fellowship

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(b) Launch of MIT-WPU World Peace Fellowship

Day 3-  Sunday Oct 4th, 2020  

10:30 am - 12:30 pm         

India Will Become a Vishwaguru In 21st  Century – A Roadmap

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12:45 pm - 02:00 pm          

(a) Declaration: The Dalai Lama Chair Hosted by MIT-WPU at World Peace Dome

(b) Panel Discussion: Importance Of Indic Studies For Future Of World Peace

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4:30 pm - 5:45 pm             

Youth Session - Personal Identity And Peace

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6:00 pm -7:15 pm             

Valedictory And Pune Declaration

By

Dr. Richard Nelson

THE BIGGEST DOME IN THE WORLD

The concept and creation of the world's biggest dome, in the words of its visionary creator and architect, Revered Prof. Dr. Vishwanath Karad

Union of science/ spirituality will alone bring peace and harmony to mankind 

Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad

Creator and Architect of World's Biggest Dome

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Friends,

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You are fully aware that the entire world is passing through a tense and chaotic stage, even worse than what was experienced during the two world wars. The present one is also a war, war between good and evil, sacrifice and greed, virtues and vices, tolerance and stubbornness, religious co-existence and fundamentalism, traditional time-tested values and quick gains and ego, and so on. The various issues involved are not only local i.e. restricted to one’s own country, but are global as well.

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The world is witnessing mind-boggling scientific and industrial developments like artificial intelligence, internet, IT, digital technology, robotics, journey to the outer space and what not on the one hand and on the other, unfortunately, there is total chaos, confusion, suspicion, terrorism, bloodshed, violence and massacre in the name of caste, creed, race, religion and trifle issues like boundaries of nations. The family system, which is vital for the survival of the mankind, is also on the rocks. 

PHILOSOPHER SAINT SHRI DNYANESHWARA

WORLD PEACE LIBRARY & WORLD PEACE PRAYER HALL

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Presently known to be the largest dome in the world, the remarkable monument has a diameter of 160 feet. With only 24 pillars as the foundation, the structure can  accommodate more than  3,000 people at any given time. Connecting back to the philosophy  of  Philosopher  Sant  Dnyaneshwara that the world we live in and perceive is not merely an illusion, but a manifestation of the ultimate reality/ the truth – the Almighty God, that lies beyond the perception of senses and the grasp of logic, the dome  is  an enlightened  edifice  in entirety.

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The dome houses a library at the base and a prayer hall above, with 54 bronze statues of revered  scholars, saints, scientists, philosophers and gurus. The library covers an unbelievable expanse of 62,500 sq. ft. and is a testament of the knowledge and  wisdom  that  India  as  a  country  holds  and disseminates. The center of the dome houses the meditation  center,  from  where  all  the  divine energy  and  positivity  emanates.  Eight  grand pillars at the core represent the life-sustaining and enriching systems that propagate the core values of life and existence such as Yoga, Vipassana,

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Namaaz,  Prayer  etc.  The  meditation  center  is designed with a purpose to scientifically balance the seven chakras of the human body and align the self with the universal forces that drive the mind, soul and entire existence. This is because the life force, or 'prana', that moves inside of everybody is spinning and rotating. This spinning energy  has  seven  centers  in  the  body,  called 'chakras'  starting  at  the  base  of  the  spine  and moving  towards  the  crown  of  the  head.  In  a healthy,  balanced  person,  the  seven  chakras provide exactly the right amount of energy to be very part of the body, mind and spirit , synchronizing the body with the higher universal forces.  The  ensuing  12  pillars  symbolize  the religious  duty  that  humans  abide  by  –  duty towards  the  mother,  father,  family,  society,  the Nation and the world. They represent the 12 major religions that have thrived and transformed the word – Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism,  Judaism,  Zoroastrianism, Baha'i, Taoism, Shintoism and Confucianism.