New Delhi, 31 March (H.S.):

The 'Global Conference of Meditation Leaders' (GCML 2026) will be held from April 3-5 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, with Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan serving as the chief guest.

The 'Buddha-CEO Quantum Foundation' announced these details during a press conference at the Press Club of India on Tuesday, revealing that the event is being organized in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH. The primary objective is to raise global awareness about meditation among world leaders, positioning it as a powerful tool for mental and physical well-being, enhanced decision-making clarity, and meaningful social transformation. It also seeks to integrate meditation as a practical, scientifically validated practice into public policy, education, and healthcare systems.

Key partnering institutions include S-Vyasa University, Global Trade and Technology Council of India (GTTCI), PMC Telugu, Quantum Life University, and BeSuperMind, all playing pivotal roles in the initiative.

Distinguished Speakers and Sessions

The conference will feature eminent figures from spirituality, politics, and medicine, such as revered Swami Chidanand Saraswati; Dr. Vinod K. Paul, member of NITI Aayog; Padma Shri D.R. Kartikeyan, former Director of CBI and CRPF; Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi, BJP spokesperson and Rajya Sabha member; Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of the Ministry of AYUSH; Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, International Director of Parmarth Niketan; Prof. Dr. Reema Dada from AIIMS New Delhi; and Dr. Sara Lazar, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, USA, among others.

Sessions will focus on research-backed discussions about meditation's impact on mental and physical health, its role in sharpening decision-making, and its potential for driving social change. Participants will also experience practical benefits through guided meditation sessions designed to offer hands-on insights.

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar