Archive for September 2008
Professor Ervin László attends Peace Pole Planting on July 19, 2008
Student Tamás Sleiner of the University of Pécs, Hungary, was one of the organizers of the 12th International Culture Week in Pécs in July 2008, A youth festival, which has been growing each year. Mr. Sleiner inspired by the peace message May Peace Prevail On Earth took the initiative to suggest a Peace Pole planting…
Read MoreCynthia’s Kindergarten Peace Pole Planting – Sandpoint, Idaho USA-August 11, 2008
<!–[endif]–> Submitted by Keiko Lewis – May Peace Prevail On Earth Dear Peace Friends, I would like to share the lovely Peace Pole planting ceremony at Cynthia’s Kindergarten which was held on August 11, 2008. The ceremony began with the native Indian flute music played by Eloiwa. The children shared their images, words & artworks…
Read MoreThe Philosopher Saint Shree Dnyaneshwara-World Peace Prize 2008-August 1, 2008
Mr. Hiroo Saionji and Mrs. Masami Saionji, President and Chairperson of The World Peace Prayer Society and The Goi Peace Foundation were awarded the Philosopher Saint Shree Dnyaneshwara World Peace Prize 2008 from the World Peace Center in Pune, India on August 1, 2008.
Read MoreAt Ground Zero-August 11, 2008
Submitted by Renee Marie, Peace Representative of The World Peace Prayer Society. Some of you know that I happened to make it to Ground Zero (World Trade Center site) on August 11, 2008 to visualize and pray for World Peace. It must have been by divine plan that the right security superintendent, Pio Monsini, saw me (I was in my…
Read More"Chalk it Up 4 Peace" —MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH!-September 1, 2008
News from WPPS Peace Representative, Reneé Marie – USA. In Midtown, Sacramento, CA a benefit event was held for the local children’s art programs. Sponsors purchase sidewalk squares at various rates. Community space is available for all “others.” I found out about it last minute so I went down and did a May Peace Prevail On Earth picture.…
Read MorePeace Pole planted at the Grotto-August 31, 2008
Sunday, August 31, 2008 The Grotto community was first formed when permission was granted by the Order to commence the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother back in 1923. Fr. Ambrose Mayer, OSM, had purchased the property from the Union Pacific Railroad, and with the title came the impetus for starting his dream project. Father…
Read MoreYokosuka Navy Sullivans School-May-2008
Submitted by Masayo Shibamoto, Peace Rep. This year in May, we also joined the school festival, MINE festival, of Yokosuka Navy Sullivans School. We had 5 times of WPPCs. Each time, we have welcome a class of pupils of that school. We enjoyed a short flag ceremony with them. They were given little dolls with…
Read MoreA CALL TO PEACE – at THE WORLD PEACE SANTUARY-August 9, 2008
Our annual “A Call to Peace” festival was held at the World Peace Sanctuary in Wassaic, New York on August 9th, 2008 to spread the message, “May Peace Prevail On Earth.” This year, the annual program also marked the 20th Anniversary of the World Peace Prayer Society. The ceremony included many speakers with a…
Read MoreAn Equinox Ceremony and Peace Pole Dedication on September 22, 2008
The response and support for The Peace Pole Project has been gratifying. Thank you to all who’ve written and who felt called to contribute to this visible commemorative anchoring of the Prism of Light. Five Peace Poles are being made now by the World Peace Prayer Society at The World Peace Sanctuary in Wassaic, NY. …
Read MoreSeptember 11 Memorial, 7th Anniversary-September 11,2008
The World Peace Prayer Society and its members aligned prayers with thousands of fellow citizens throughout the United States during the memorial service at ground zero. Prayers for a world without violence, prayers for those who lost their lives, the families they left behind and the many who still suffer from the devastation.
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