On Monday 28th July 2003, in the heart of the Indian Thar Desert, a significant multi-cultural and multi-religious environmental event took place. More than 200 delegates representing fourteen countries participated in an International Tree Plantation Action Conference. This occasion follows the United Nations' Earth Charter proposal to reforest arid regions of the world.
On June 5th, 2003 in Ostrava/Czech Republic a Conference named "Development of Spirituality for World Peace" will take place, that will address topics of World Peace, Tolerance, Respect and Understanding among Nations, Cultures and Religions.
On June 9th 2003 a fundraising event took place to support the flood victimis of Sri Lanka. In Vienna/Austria Dr. Karan Singh, Member of Indian Parliament and Prince of Kashmir lectured on the topic of Vedanta in front of an international audience and several dignitaries and prominent guests. His complete lecture is now available online in MP3 format. Please join our efforts and donate your contribution to support this campaign!
In May 2003 Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda visited Croatia where he held many different programs: several public lectures, international yoga seminar and many satsangs with disciples. Swamiji's visit received great media and public attention and culminated with the public lecture in Zagreb's Dome Of Sports. With 2500 visitors it was the largest audience in Europe ever to be present at one of Swamiji’s programs.
Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda is paying a yearly spring visit to India with a group of disciples.