February 3, 2026Stardreaming is home to Temple of the Cosmos, a 22-acre sacred stone temple labyrinth complex located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  The sanctuary was founded by artist and visionary James Jereb. Visitors are welcome to make a pilgrimage to Stardreaming throughout the year A friend we met at The World Congress on Illumination,…

February 2, 2026 The Peace Pole at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School in Baltimore, Maryland, was recently replaced with a brand new Peace Pole after standing for more than ten years in the schoolyard. The re-dedication ceremony was held in the presence of all 400 students from preschool through middle school. The Peace Pole features…

Hello, my name is Lilybelle (Cattariya Damrongnukun). This is my first year participating, and I am truly delighted to share what I love through my artwork. In my view, freedom is the happiness that comes from doing something without causing harm to others  whether it is something so small that no one notices, or something…

Submitted: February-2026 Rotary District 7030’s Governor Soraya Warner -Gustave unveiled a Peace Pole at the Adele School of Special Children attended, present was Assistant Governor Jonah Ormond, District RYLA Chair Evangeline Allen, Rotary Club of Antigua President Elisa Graham, Rotary Club of Antigua Sundown President Nicole Stevens, committee members, and RYLA participants. The Peace Pole…

February 1, 2026 On November 13, 2025, the Rotary Club of Winchester in Virginia has dedicated what is recognized as the world’s first Peace Pole Garden, located in Jim Barnett Park. This landmark, installed in November 2025, serves as a permanent symbol of peace and community reflection, featuring a Trex bench made from recycled plastic.  Key Details…

About myself and the theme, “Freedom.”  Hi, my name is Danbi Joung from Korea, and I am currently in grade 11 at Pickering College in Canada. Freedom means being able to live as myself, to make my own choices, and to express myself. I believe freedom is shown when we can choose our own beliefs…

January 26, 2026 Such a nice find at the Byodo-In Temple in Kane’ohe, Hawaiian Island while we were there last Tuesday. Richard Schlegel

The Peace Pals International Art Contest is a great and fun way to spread the message of peace, and it has done a wonderful job in doing so. I am very grateful to receive my certificate and desktop peace pole, and hope the message of peace spreads far and wide. To see all of the…

Submitted:  January 25, 2026 Members of the Galveston Rotary Club joined community leaders, residents, and partners from the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce for a ceremonial ribbon cutting celebrating the installation of a Peace Pole at the corner of Post Office and 22nd Streets in downtown Galveston. The event marked a collaborative effort to promote…

Why I created the artwork? The idea behind my artwork, “Freedom,” was to show fraternity and friendship between many societal spheres, nations, etc. There should be no discrimination on the basis of nationality, socioeconomic status, race, caste, or religion. Freedom of thinking and the ability to do as one pleases will foster development, strength, and…