International Summit on

Title : Global Peace and Interfaith Harmony in the 21st Century 

Venue : India International Centre / A Suitable Venue

Dates : 14 - 15 December 2013 

Organizers : Interfaith Foundation, India

 Global Peace Foundation, India

 IASE (D) University and Gandhi Vidya Mandir 

We are passing through a phase of uncertainty, tension, psychological chaos and a kind of 

imbalanced culture, worldwide. No doubt, scientific advancement, hi-technology and electronic 

media have brought about a new revolution in the world, accompanied by unprecedented increase in 

production. The distances have shrunk unbelievably. We hear the world having shrunk to a ‘global 

village’. However, this is one side of the picture.

Prosperity has increased, but only in a limited number of industrially advanced countries. A very 

large chunk of humanity is still denied a healthy loaf of bread and some drinking water. This 

apart, a cut throat competition, bereft of human values, is rampant in the society. Man has become 

reckless and aggressive in his behaviour, both in the society and with the nature. 

The priestly class is unmindful of its religious responsibility. Politics has become negative all over. 

Regionalism and sectarianism are the ugly cards played to divide the society into castes and sub-

castes. Heinous crimes against women and child are a talk of the town. Needless to say, the so- 

called religious communities show rigidity and exclusiveness in their stance. The new religious 

prophets are a class by themselves. Denominational languages have kept the knowledge of the 

Spiritual Scriptures away from the masses. 

To transform a large number of people, who otherwise, come from different background, is not an 

easy task. It is high time that truly religious people from all communities along with other selfless 

leaders unite to bring about healthy transformation at all levels. Most of the problems have their 

international dimensions therefore it calls for a united effort on the part all nations of the world. 

God is one. Religion is one. Mankind is one. There is an urgent need for correct and unbiased 

interpretations of Spiritual Scriptures. All prophets and all Spiritual Scriptures have given the 

message of love, peace, harmony, brotherhood, cooperation and coexistence. The acceptance of 

universal human values and the ‘golden rule’ will ensure global peace and interfaith harmony. We 

should have high ideals before us but our approach should be pragmatic.

- The Global Interfaith Peace Summit 2013 will explore the relevance of religion and spirituality 

while addressing the critical issues of poverty, coexistence and interfaith harmony. The Summit 

will bring together prominent religious and spiritual leaders, scholars, social and peace activists, 

as well as influential policy makers, and civil society actors from institutions such as government, 

business, education, science, media, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and students 

from around the world to share their views on the theme of the Summit. 

- The dialogue will promote understanding and spiritual environment for peace, harmony and 

- Build bridges between different religions and spread message of peace.

- Promote common consciousness for a world culture

- Promote multi-disciplinary research and activities for peace and harmony. 

Theme 1: Interfaith Harmony: Healing the Earth with Care and Compassion. 

Theme 2: Intercultural understanding & Interfaith dialogue for World Peace. 

Theme 3: Education for Interfaith Harmony in the 21st Century. 

Theme 4: Role of Media in the Interfaith Harmony. 

- Religious Philosophies on Peace & Harmony 

- Existence as Coexistence for World Peace from Religious Perspective

- Peace, Harmony and Spirituality from Religious Perspective

- Need for Interfaith Togetherness in the 21st Century

- Harmony in Self and Harmony with nature from Religious Perspective 

- Good Governance from Religious Perspective

- Interfaith Togetherness and Harmonious Society

- Economic Harmony from Religious Perspective

- Religious Harmony, World Peace and Interfaith Coexistence 

Papers will be invited from eminent scholars and faith leaders, with a focus on the above themes 

NOTE: Interested Organizations from outside can sponsor their representative(s) to the Summit. 

Sponsorship must include Air ticket and hotel accommodation in India.

The organizers would welcome interested donor organizations to give support in the following 

areas: Conference materials and manuals on the topics. Resource persons, publication of the 

proceedings, boarding and lodging at the Conference venue.