The World Peace Sanctuary
Spreading Peace and Making History. The First Female to Earn The Rank of Eagle Scout. Discovery Bay, California, USA.
Aiming to be among one of the first girls in the United States to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, Riley Lee of Discovery Bay, CA planted three Peace Poles at St. Anne’s Catholic Church on July 8, 2020. It’s been more than nine months since Boy Scouts of America launched Scouts BSA, its…
Read MoreWorld Peace Flag Ceremony at the World Peace Sanctuary, Wassaic, NY-USA
An intimate powerful World Peace Flag Ceremony here at the World Peace Sanctuary in Wassaic, New York. We will resume Flag Ceremonies as soon as it is safe to do so. Please keep eye for news on upcoming events in future at worldpeace.org
Read MoreMexico launches first May Peace Prevail On Earth Amigos de la Paz Peace Tourism Program Ixtapa-Zihuantanejo, Guerrero, Mexico
Ixtapa-Zihuantanejo became the first city in Mexico and the world to launch the Amigo de la Paz Peace and Sustainable Tourism Program. The Amigo de la Paz Tourism Program is designed to recognize cities, companies, and civic organizations that support ecology, a sustainable environment, quality education, enhancement of cultural heritage, and other UN Sustainable Development goals. Hotels, restaurants, schools…
Read MoreYoga For Peace at The World Peace Sanctuary Wassaic, NY
The World Peace Sanctuary has offered Hatha Yoga classes for eight years. Classes are held on Monday afternoons, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., instructed by Maria Polhemus; a Yogini with over 30 years of experience. New participants are welcome, previous yoga experience is not required. Beginning a Hatha Yoga Practice is a great way to…
Read MorePeace Poles planted by local YMCA in Catawba County, North Carolina.
The YMCA branches in Hickory and Conover have added two monuments to peace at their locations. A Peace Pole was planted at the Adrian Shuford YMCA on Wednesday. On Thursday, the Hickory Foundation YMCA unveiled their new symbol of Peace. “Peace poles are part of an international effort to provide physical markers intended to inspire…
Read More2020 New Year Guided Meditation at The World Peace Sanctuary, NY-USA
Wednesday January 8th, 2020 at the World Peace Sanctuary we held our first evening meditation of the new decade. It took place from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Where all could relax, meditate, and enjoy the healing effects of sound. The new year opened with the intention To approach life “joyfully” and dedicate ourselves to live a purposeful life.…
Read MorePeace Pole Dedication, Townsend, TN
Family installs Peace Pole while all together in Townsend, TN. They were planning to install the Peace Pole for Christmas, but when they discovered their son’s were coming in the first week in December, felt it would be the perfect time. I have plans for a garden in the spring but for now the blue…
Read MoreCity Plants Two Peace Poles as Symbol of Acceptance and Unity. Beaverton, Oregon
The Rotary of Beaverton working with The Jubitz Family Foundation, planted two Peace Poles in Beaverton. One is outside City Hall, the other in City Park”, Mayor Denny Doyle stated of Peace Poles: “ a symbol of our commitment to inclusion” Each pole has “May Peace Prevail On Earth” translated in eight languages. English and…
Read MorePEACE POLE CEREMONY AT MATER DEI PREP Middletown, New Jersey
Mater Dei Prep, of Middletown, New Jersey, held a Peace Pole Ceremony where Capstone Academy and Global Leader students, Saint Mary students, special guests and the MDP Chorus joined together to speak about the addition of a Peace Pole on campus. Special guests included Fr. Rick Osborne, Deacon Martin McMahon, and Rev. Dr. Cornell Edmonds…
Read MoreShamanic Plant Medicine Journey at the World Peace Sanctuary Wassaic, NY
On October 26th, 2019, A Shamanic Plant Medicine Journey was held at the World Peace Sanctuary. It was a wonderful day of healing, connecting with the Spirit of Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) and our ancestors at the World Peace Sanctuary in Wassaic, NY. Shamanic Plant Medicine Journey, was a Saturday weekend class. The Eastern…
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