On August 6 2004 at YIDL summer seminar in Strilky/Czech republic the "Yoga in Daily Life Youth Union" was founded. Inspired by His Holiness Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwaranandaji, a group of children and youngsters joined under the frame of "Yoga in daily Life" to communicate with each other and present their views on the following themes: peace in the world, tolerance among nations and religions, multi-culture, vegetarianism and protection of animals and environment.

His Holiness Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda Ji, today addressed the 8th Annual Colourful India Festival, hosted by the India-Slovak Friendship Society, an event held each year to promote Multi-Culturalism.

On August 12, 2004, in the beautiful area of the International YIDL Centre in Strilky, Czech Republic, the 2nd International Children Peace Conference, titled "HOW TO BRING MORE LOVE TO THE WORLD", took place. Initiated by His Holiness Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwaranandaji, the Conference was a huge event, with more than 1000 visitors from across Europe and special guests from Indian Embassy in Czech Rep., Mr. Kumar Mukesh (Indian Cultural attaché) and Mr. Charee. Letters of support came from Mrs. Dagmar Havlova (the wife of the ex-president of Czech Republic, Mr. Vaclav Havel) and from the Minister of Environment, Mr. Ambrozek

His Holiness Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda was warmly welcomed by his devoted South African bhaktas in Johannesburg. "It is a divine blessing and privilege to be here in South Africa", said Swamiji, "to serve you and to share with you the ancient teachings of the Rishis, which are for the benefit of the entire planet."