- World Meet – Invitation –
- World Meet – Invitation
- World Meet – Invitation
- World Meet – Invitation
- World Meet – Invitation
- World Meet – Invitation
- World Meet – Invitation
- World Meet – Invitation
- World Meet – Invitation
- World Meet – Invitation
- World Meet – Invitation
PROGRAMME
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
- 8:30-9:30 am All Faiths Prayer Meet in the presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (in the Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna).
- 9:30-9:50 am Dedication of the New Museum on Swami Vivekananda by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Srimat Swami Smarananandaji Maharaj, Vice President, Ramakrishna Math and Mission (Temple basement)
- 10:00-11:15 am Inaugural Session of World Meet for Peace and Harmony: Inauguration by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Invocation by the children of Sarada Children Forum, Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi
- Welcome address by Swami Shantatmananda, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi
- Address by Guest of Honour, Srimat Swami Smarananandaji Maharaj, Vice President, Ramakrishna Math and Mission
- Address by the Chief Guest, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India
- Benediction by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- 11:15-11:40 am Tea Break
Session 1: Peace and Harmony: the Religious Perspective
Chairperson: Pujya Swami Tejomayanandaji
- 11:45 am Rev. Father Maria Arokiam Kanaga (Christianity)
- 12:05 pm Shaikh Kabir Helminski (Sufism)
- 12:25 pm Rabbi Rami Shapiro (Judaism)
- 12:45 pm Pujya Swami Tejomayanandaji (Hinduism)
- 1:10 pm Interactive session with the delegates
- 1:35-2:20 pm Lunch Break
Session 2: Peace and Harmony: Religious perspective
Chairperson: Archbishop Rev. Felix Machado
- 2:25 pm Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena Mahathera (Buddhism)
- 2:45 pm Janab Muhammad Suheyl Umar (Islam)
- 3:05 pm Dr. Sagarmal Jain (Jainism)
- 3:25 pm Archbishop Rev. Felix Machado (Christianity)
- 3:50 pm Interactive session with the delegates
- 4:15 pm Tea
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Session 3: Contribution of Peace Museums towards Peace and Harmony
- 8:00 am Presentation on Museum of World Religions, Taipei by Dr. Maria Reis Habito
- 8:25 am Presentation on Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles by Ms. Liebe Geft
- 9:00 am Inauguration of the New Museum on Swami Vivekananda by the Hon’ble President of India.
- 9:45 am Tea Break
Session 4: Contribution of the Ramakrishna Movement towards World Peace and Harmony
Chairperson: Srimat Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj
- 10:10 am Swami Atmarupananda (U.S.A)
- 10:30 am Swami Amarananda (Switzerland)
- 10:50 am Swami Vimokshananda (South Africa)
- 11:10 am Swami Medhasananda (Japan)
- 11:30 am Swami Muktirupananda (Singapore)
- 11:50 am Srimat Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj (India)
- 12:10 – 12:25 pm Interactive session with the delegates
Session 5 – Contribution of Science towards Peace and Harmony
Chairperson: Swami Atmapriyananda
- 12:30 pm Prof. (Dr.) N.Mukunda
- 12:50 pm Prof (Dr.) M. M. Sharma
- 1:10 pm Swami Atmapriyananda
- 1:30- 1:45 pm Interactive session with the delegates
- 1:45 pm-2:25 pm Lunch Break
Session 6 – Contribution of Music towards Peace and Harmony
Chairperson: Pandit Vidyadhar Vyas
- 2:30 pm Janab Mir Mukhtiyar Ali (Sufi Music)
- 2:45 pm Mr. Justin McCarthy (Western Classical Music)
- 3:00 pm Smt. Gurinder H. Singh (Gurbani)
- 3:15 pm Pandit Vidyadhar Vyas (Hindustani Classical Music)
- 3:30 – 3:40 pm Interactive session with the delegates
Session 7 – Contribution of Sports towards Peace and Harmony
Chairperson: Swami Shantatmananda
- 3:45 pm Mr. Krishnamachari Srikkanth (Cricketer)
- 4:00 pm Mr. Kapil Dev (Cricketer)
- 4:15 pm Swami Shantatmananda
- 4:20 – 4:30 pm Interactive session with the delegates
Session 8 – Valedictory Session
Chairperson: Dr. Karan Singh
- 4:35 pm Address by Srimat Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj
- 4:50 pm Valedictory Address by Dr. Karan Singh
- 5:05 pm Vote of thanks by Swami Shantatmananda
- 5:15 pm Closing Song by Swami Swatmaramananda
- 5:20 pm Tea
Please Note:
- This Invitation Card (Official Printed version) is not transferable.
- Please carry your photo-identity.
- Mobile phones, laptop computers, cameras, lighters etc. shall not be permitted inside the premises.
- Please be seated at least 30 minutes before the programme begins.
- The All Faiths Prayer Meet and dedication and inauguration of the new Museum on Swami Vivekananda shall be held in the Temple/Temple Basement where entry shall be restricted due to security reasons. The proceedings shall be video-cast in the auditorium/pandals. Delegates and invitees shall view these programmes from their seats.
- Due to paucity of parking space we request all delegates to use public transport to reach the venue. The limited parking facility available is at a distance of about 1 KM from the venue.
- This invitation card will serve as your entry pass. Upon entry please wear your delegate badge at all times.