Global Peace Training Conference at University of Oxford
Published by Dr. R. M. Chitnis in Events · Monday 08 Apr 2024 · 4:30
Warm greetings from MIT
World Peace University, Pune, India.
I am happy to share about a One-Day
Conference scheduled at the Said Business School, University of Oxford, UK;
on 19th April 2024 organised by MIT World Peace University, Pune, India;
for which we request you to participate in.
THE ONE DAY ROUND TABLE
CONFERENCE ON THE NEED TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE A PEACE-LOVING HOLISTIC
GLOBAL SOCIETY THROUGH VALUE BASED UNIVERSAL EDUCATION SYSTEM has been
organised with the following objective: UNESCO asks: Are we giving adequate
attention to teach peace? Are our education institutes really interested in
producing a peaceful young generation? Quite unfortunately, those who want
‘war’ (consumerism, sex, violence, drugs, lower pleasures, and
entertainment) prepare the young for war; but those who want peace, have
neglected training the young for peace.
In Education system, the major
focus should be on inculcating good values, habits, discipline, manners,
care, and concern for each other, being helpful, learning to share, being
friendly, doing their duties, clean, simple hygiene. This is the age to
imbibe through good stories, fun, playful activities, human values of
truth, love, non-violence, righteous conduct, peace, etc.
That is why, we
need to reflect on:
- Are education and science superior to spirituality, wisdom and character?
- Is education today producing men of character and wisdom?
- Are educated people virtuous, full of goodness, committed to their duties?
- Has freedom of choice given to everyone equally, been a good or bad experience?
- Or have they allowed people to rise to their levels beyond their character and competence?
It is observed that the education systems developed in the past couple of centuries have been focused on the development of the body and the brain (intellect) but paid little attention to the nourishment of the mind and the soul (spiritual education). It is time we made a slight diversion from the set syllabi to include this aspect of human development also. And according to me, only the introduction of a value based universal education system can achieve that. The highly developed and scientifically advanced education system carefully devised by the great thinkers, philosophers, academicians, scholars, scientists and taught in reputed Universities all over the world. The values of the bygone era, which helped this planet earth to sustain over the ages, are missing. Once the time-tested value system is missing, then there is no difference between human beings and other living beings like animals. Hence, curriculum in education must develop key values on Truth, Peace, Non-violence, Love, Righteous conduct also honesty and integrity along with qualities like regularity, punctuality, cleanliness, self-control, industriousness, sense of duty, desire to serve, responsibility, enterprise, creativity, etc.
Who can attend? All learned scholars,
thinkers, teachers, professors, academicians, scientists and others from
across the world are welcome to participate in this path breaking and
historic One Day Round Table Conference. We appeal to you to participate in
this conference and also forward this information to your esteemed
colleagues. The ideology and principles of 'service for humanity' of the
Rotary International resonate well with our principles of value based
holistic education for creating responsible global citizens.
The extensive
work and vast experience of Rotary members in diverse fields are most
befitting to grace the occasion to participate and/or briefly speak on the
prudent topics related to the role of education in establishing world
peace, harmony, compassion, and so on. In the round table conference, the
following eminent speakers shall deliver their addresses, in addition to
others: Dr. Neil Hawkes (Values-Based Education, UK) Dr. Yukteshwar Kumar
(University of Bath, UK) Prof. Brian Ford (University of Cambridge, UK) Dr.
Christopher Germann (University of Plymouth, UK) Dr. S. N. Pathan (former
Vice Chancellor of Nagpur University, India) Ms. Madhu Sethi (Head of
Education wing, Indian High Commission in UK) Our Founder President Dr.
Karad strongly believes that "Religious scriptures of all faiths are
the life guiding principles for the entire humanity". That is why,
participation of speakers from various faiths will surely help in
accomplishing the desired objective of devising a universal education
system for establishing world peace. We look forward to your feedback and
kind confirmation of yourself and the Rotary members from your District
Club as well as other District Clubs for participation in the conference on
19th April 2024 at the Founders Room, Saïd Business School, University of
Oxford. This conference is fully sponsored by MIT World Peace University,
Pune, India and we do not seek any financial assistance from any
organization. Registration in the conference is free but necessary. It also
includes lunch hosted by Dr. V. D. Karad.
Should you require any additional
information and registration, you may contact Mr. Sachin Kulkarni on sachin.kulkarni@mitwpu.edu.in
and/or (+91) 8446158837.
Thanks and best regards,
Dr. R. M. Chitnis Vice
Chancellor MIT World Peace University, Pune, India
Email Id: vc@mitwpu.edu.in
Contact No.: +91 9850041773