Vice President addresses Global Conference of Meditation Leaders at Bharat Mandapam
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on 5 April 2026 addressed the Global Conference of Meditation Leaders at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, citing the Tamil sage Thirumoolar.
Summary
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the Global Conference of Meditation Leaders – 'Meditation for Holistic Living and a Peaceful World' – at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 5 April 2026. The conference was organised by the Pyramid Spiritual Societies Movement and the Buddha-CEO Quantum Foundation. Citing the Tamil sage Thirumoolar, who described the human body as a temple and meditation as the means to realise the Divine within, he said meditation is like lighting an inner lamp that dispels ignorance. He said meditation can reduce stress and help combat drug addiction among youth, and that nurturing mental well-being matters alongside economic growth on the path to a developed India by 2047.
Key facts
- Event
- Global Conference of Meditation Leaders
- Venue
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Organisers
- Pyramid Spiritual Societies Movement; Buddha-CEO Quantum Foundation
- Cited
- Tamil sage Thirumoolar
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the Global Conference of Meditation Leaders addressed by the Vice President on 5 April 2026 held?
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Correct answer: D — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
The Vice President's Secretariat said the conference was held at Bharat Mandapam.
Which Tamil sage did the Vice President cite at the Global Conference of Meditation Leaders, describing the body as a temple and meditation as a means to realise the Divine within?
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Correct answer: D — Thirumoolar
The Vice President recalled the teachings of the Tamil sage Thirumoolar.