Archive for May 2019
Webatuck Elementary Learns about Peace at The World Peace Sanctuary, Wassaic, NY
On May 30th, 2019, The World Peace Sanctuary hosted the third grade class from Webatuck Elementary School. The Field trip included the students participating in a World Peace Flag Ceremony. They learned the flags of the Nations and the main premise to send your energetic words, thoughts and intentions for peace to prevail on Earth.…
Read MoreThe United Nations International School Teaches Peace by Creating Peace Pole. NY, NY USA
The United Nations International School, UNIS, educates and inspires its students to become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate and sustainable, according to their Mission Statement. The values taught are about having respect for one’s own culture as well as a mutual respect of other creating awareness of multiculturalism. These values…
Read MoreSound Bath and Guided Meditation at The World Peace Sanctuary Wassaic, NY
On Wednesday evening, Cristina Reyes-Schleifer presented an original and enthralling presentation at the World Peace Sanctuary. She combined a relaxing guided meditation along with her unique therapeutic “Sound Bath.” Cristian lulled the participants into a state of deep relaxation with the gentle sounds of Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, gongs, bells, rain sticks, and…
Read MoreSymphony of Peace Prayer Flag Ceremony at The World Peace Sanctuary, Wassaic, NY
On Sunday, May 19, 2019, The rain generously held back, creating space for the sun to shine through, and the clouds parted to reveal a soft blue sky. People from the community joined us at the World Peace Sanctuary for the Symphony of Peace Prayer- Flag Ceremony held in conjunction with the 15th Annual International…
Read MoreSOPP and Peace Pole Honors The Aboriginal Counsel at Wind Song, Little Swanport, Tasmania
A Symphony of Peace Prayers and Peace Pole planting marked a historical event for the Indigenous Aboriginal People of Tasmania at Wind Song BnB; where it is said ‘The wind, land and people sing.” The Symphony of Peace Prayers (SOPP) is, as the name says, a ‘symphony’ of different faiths, traditions, and cultures coming together in harmony”.…
Read MorePeace Pole West Linn Interact Club and Rotary of West Linn, Oregon, USA
The Peace Pole is an internationally recognized symbol, with a purpose to promote multicultural understanding and World Peace. The Peace Pole Project began in Post-World War II Japan and was launched with a dedication to uplift humankind toward harmony rather than conflict. The languages of Rotary International around the world are many and varied, but…
Read MoreCreatively Spreading Peace at Edmonds Elementary, Edmonds, WA
Edmonds Elementary, in the state of Washington, holds an Annual STARS Foundation Fundraiser to help support Science, Technology, Art & Reading for their students. This year a very special teacher led the way with a one of a kind designs created by her Kindergarten class. Jennifer Martin, Developmental Kindergarten teacher at Edmonds, was determined her…
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